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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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Can you listen to music in North Korea?
24 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
One of the more obscure questions people ask about the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) is “Can you listen to music in North Korea”. This is a rather silly question, witch a fairly obvious answer, which we will explain in this article. Why d …
What is the life expectancy in North Korea?
24 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
What is the life expectancy in North Korea? The average life expectancy for North Koreans is 73.27 years old. How though does this compare for men and women, how does it compare with the south, the US and the world in general? Here is the YPT guide to …
6 Tips for Staying in Touch With Your Parents While You’re Traveling
24 November 2023 / by Webmaster YPT
Work or pleasure, traveling can be an exhilarating experience, indeed! Sadly, it might also mean spending time away from loved ones. Whether it’s that long-awaited vacation or an extended business trip overseas, staying in touch with those closest to y …
Flag of Iran
22 November 2023 / by Dominic Perry
The Islamic Republic of Iran is a country with history stretching back thousands of years, covering many different regimes, cultures and ideologies. It can be quite confusing to understand, but a good way to learn about a country is to look at its flag …
Flag of Iraq
21 November 2023 / by Dominic Perry
The Republic of Iraq has had a long and turbulent history since its modern borders were first established after World War One. In that century of history there have been many flags for many governments, so here we plan to give you the definitive guide …
Can you take the train from Phnom Penh to Bangkok?
18 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Can you take the train from Phnom Penh to Bangkok? The short answer is that yes you can, but it will involve a very small bit of walking to complete the journey. When it comes to getting from Phnom Penh to Bangkok there are actually a lot of options. F …
Skiing in Belarus Guide 2025
18 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Despite being on the peripherals of the war in Ukraine, tourism, while not currently popular in the country remains possible, as doing skiing in Belarus. You can read about the Belarus Exclusion Zone here. What is the history of skiing in Belarus? As a …
Skiing in Afghanistan Guide 2025
18 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
Afghanistan might be more famous for war and conflict than tourism, but that has not only not always been the case, but it is also something quickly changing, vine under the Taliban. Can you though go skiing in Afghanistan? You can read about if it eth …
What’s it like taking the train in Cambodia – 2025 Guide
17 November 2023 / by Gareth Johnson
At YPT we do like a train journey and while Cambodia does not exactly have the same infrastructure of Vietnam, or China, taking the train in Cambodia is still an extremely unique and enjoyable experience. You can read our Cambodia Guide here History of …
