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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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The Magical Kingdom of Bhutan: A Ultimate Travel Guide for Visitors
4 August 2025 / by Yvonne Lin
An essential guide for travelers seeking magic, mystery, and mindful discovery in the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Nestled high in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a kingdom like no other—where ancient monasteries cling to cliffsides, Gross National Hap …
Essential Bhutan Travel Customs and Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts
4 August 2025 / by Yvonne Lin
Bhutan, known for its pristine landscapes and deep-rooted Buddhist traditions, is a destination shaped by unique customs, etiquette, taboos, and entry restrictions. This guide outlines essential practices to help travelers enjoy a respectful and meanin …
Bhutan’s Currency and Shopping Guide
4 August 2025 / by Yvonne Lin
Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, offers travelers a rare blend of spiritual depth, cultural authenticity, and natural beauty. This guide helps you navigate everything from the country’s unique currency system to shopping for meaningful, handcraf …
Alcohol in Bhutan: A Cultural & Craft Beverage Guide
4 August 2025 / by Yvonne Lin
Bhutan may be renowned for its Gross National Happiness and deep-rooted spirituality, but it also boasts a quietly flourishing alcohol scene. From centuries-old traditional brews like Ara to modern craft beers, small-batch wines, fruit-based spirits, a …
Bhutan Weather & Packing Guide: What to Expect and What to Bring
4 August 2025 / by Yvonne Lin
Bhutan’s unique geography, nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, creates a diverse range of climates—from subtropical valleys to alpine highlands. This guide provides an overview of Bhutan’s seasonal weather patterns, temperature ranges, and rainfall acros …
Bhutan Travel Policy & Entry Guide 2025
4 August 2025 / by Yvonne Lin
Interested in visiting Bhutan? Here’s what you need to know before you go. This 2025 guide covers updated visa rules, reduced Sustainable Development Fees, travel insurance requirements, and what to budget for your trip. Discover why Bhutan remains one …
What is the Naxalite Rebellion and how does it affect tourism?
1 August 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Whilst completely unknown to most everybody, India and for over 60 years has been going through the Naxalite rebellion, a Maoist insurgency that seeks to turn India communist. How though did this start, why are they trying to do it, just how serious is …
The Akasaka Guide 2025
31 July 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
If you end up coming to Japan with Young Pioneer Tours then you will end up staying in Akasaka, pretty much our favorite place in Tokyo. Why do we like it so much? Well Akasaka has a bit of everything, bars, restaurants, weird food, adult bars and a wh …
Cambodia and Thailand A Hot or Cold War?
31 July 2025 / by Gareth Johnson
Let’s be honest. If you have spent any time in Southeast Asia you already know that Cambodia and Thailand get along about as well as two drunks arguing over who owns the jukebox. Every few years things get heated borders light up and nationalist chest …
