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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.
You can also check out our sister publication YPT Life.
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What’s new in 2015?
20 February 2015 / by Gareth Johnson
This year promises to be our biggest ever year on the international front, with a calendar jam packed with marquee tours from all the way to December! There are going to be a lot of firsts this year. We’ve added Turkmenistan to the calendar in October …
The Question All YPT Tour Guides Are Asked
8 February 2015 / by Gareth Johnson
I would say it usually comes within the first hour of meeting the group going into North Korea, usually when we have beers after the orientation, or if its a quiet group on the train, and for those that fly into the country over beers in the …
Eurasian Adventure Part One – Trans-Siberian Tales
6 February 2015 / by Gareth Johnson
“Quite possibly there’s nothing as fine as a locomotive starting across country in early morning, Hardesty thought. That’s when you learn that the tragedy of plants is that they have roots.” Winter’s Tail – On the morning of November 5, 2014 …
5 Reasons Iran Should Be Your Next Stop
3 February 2015 / by Gareth Johnson
Westerners have largely avoided this ancient and beautiful land since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. With warming relations with and an increase of foreign visits in the last two years, this country is finally getting the recognition it deserves after …
Breaking News: DPRK Ebola Update
27 October 2014 / by Gareth Johnson
Breaking news regarding the DPRK travel ban: As you may by now be aware, the DPRK has closed it’s borders to tourists to prevent any possibility of Ebola entering their country. Further measures have been implemented to protect the DPRK from Ebola …
What kind of adventures can I have in Malta?
20 October 2014 / by YPT Team
If you are interested in traveling to Malta, you should read this article to get the best out of it. It may not be what you are expecting. Figuring out where to stay in Malta is one of the most important decisions you will need to make initially, along …
Partying Alongside the DPRK: Our Guide to the Borderlands Nightlife
10 October 2014 / by Gareth Johnson
Since 2013, YPT has been offering an exclusive tour of the Borderlands of the DPRK and China. A tour packed with amazing photography opportunities, the sight of Mt. Paekdu (Changbaishan on this side), intriguing chinese-dprk relationship and much more. …
First impressions of the DPRK from the eyes of a long time observer
18 July 2014 / by Alistair Riddell
My fascination with North Korea began in 2008 while studying for my masters degree in International Relation. I have spent the last 8 years peering through the window wondering what it was really like on the other side. I travelled to Korea last week f …
DPRK Travel Update
6 June 2014 / by Gareth Johnson
The recent news of a third American being detained in North Korea, or as it is correctly termed the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea will potentially throw up doubts for some people, particularly Americans thinking of visiting the DPRK. The latest …
