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Welcome to the Young Pioneer Tours Blog, the place where we we keep you informed about everything YPT, from current tours, to future tours and a whole lot of eclectic stuff in between.
YPT first started blogging in 2008 and are considered the best North Korean Travel blog that there is.
But, as Young Pioneer Tours have expanded our locations, so have we expanded our blog. Now we have one of the best travel blogs in the world!
And while most of our content is about the numerous destinations we go, including travel guides and what to pack, we also delve into more serious subjects such as the safety of certain destinations, as well as how LGTBQ+ friendly the places we visit are.
While the vast majority of our content is produced in-house, we are always on the look-out for guest bloggers and writers. Want to write for us? Then simply get in touch.
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Ultimate Guide to Bhutanese Cuisine
4 July 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
There is a fairly common trope online that Bhutanese cuisine is not all that good, but is this really a fair assessment? Well in part yes it is because the extremely remote nature of the Kingdom means that they are not exactly awash with culinary optio …
Can you smoke in Bhutan?
4 July 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
There is a common myth that you can’t smoke in Bhutan, but in actuality the rules are probably a lot more relaxed than in much of Europe, America, and much of the Philippines. This though was far from always the case! And in fact, the rules here on the …
Who are the Duka (Tsaan) people? The Incredible Reindeer Herders of Mongolia
3 July 2025 / by Caitlin Graham
If you’ve ever seen photos of the reindeer herders of Mongolia – people riding reindeer through dense forests, living in gers (yurts) – you’re probably looking at the Dukha. Also known as the Tsaatan, they’re one of Mongolia’s smallest ethnic groups, n …
Is the Mosque of the Companions in Eritrea the oldest mosque in the world?
3 July 2025 / by Morgan Bourven
Located on the dusty fringes of the Red Sea port of Massawa, the Mosque of the Companions (Masjid al-Sahaba) is not only one of Eritrea’s most fascinating religious sites, it may be the oldest mosque in the world. On YPT’s tours to Eritrea, we make sur …
Can you drink in Bangladesh?
3 July 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
So you’re thinking of booking a trip, but are worried about if you can drink in Bangladesh, or whether it will be a dry week? Well, the good news is that you can definitely drink in Bangladesh, but there are rules and regulations, cultural norms, and, …
Ultimate Shaoshan Guide 2025
3 July 2025 / by Steven Zhang
Shaoshan, a small yet profoundly significant town nestled in Hunan Province, China, holds a place of honour in Chinese history as the birthplace of Chairman Mao Zedong, one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. This quaint town, surround …
The Young Pioneer Podcast: S3, Ep6: Travel to Lebanon – Navigating History, Culture, and Resilience
2 July 2025 / by Justin Martell
Join YPT’s Caitlin Graham on a Special Episode on Travel to Lebanon YPT’s Caitlin Graham with a YPT Group in the Roman Ruins in Baalbek, Lebanon A Different Host! In our latest episode of the Young Pioneer Podcast, host Justin Martell hands the mic ove …
Why fast Internet in Tristan da Cunha is a life-changing revolution
1 July 2025 / by Morgan Bourven
Imagine life without the internet. No emails, no video calls, no streaming. Now imagine living like that not by choice, but because you’re on the most remote inhabited island on Earth. That’s Tristan da Cunha. But it’s now changing. Table of ContentsEd …
What’s it like taking the train in Bangladesh
1 July 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
While not nearly as famous, or indeed as big as what they have in India, taking the train in Bangladesh is one of the epic railway experiences you can do in Asia. So, of course YPT integrate a train journey into our Bangladesh tours! Specifically from …
