by Andy Khong A Hidden Jewel of South-East Asia When you think of tropical fruits in South-East Asia, durians, mangosteens, rambutans, pomelos, snake fruit, and jackfruit usually come to mind. But tucked away in the vibrant markets and roadside stalls lies a delicious secret: the Langsat fruit (Lansium domesticum). Sweet, tangy, and refreshing, langsat is […]

Turkmenistan’s UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage traditions are not museum pieces or staged performances — they are living, breathing parts of daily life, and two of the best examples are traditional clothing and the ritual dance Küştdepdi. Traditional Turkmen clothing is instantly recognizable for its strong colors, detailed embroidery, and deep symbolism. Women wear long dresses […]

Sikkimese Cuisine

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan’s capital – Ashgabat, is unlike any other city on earth. Over the past two decades it has been deliberately shaped not just as a capital, but as a record-holding showcase. White marble dominates the skyline, monumental symbolism defines public buildings, and mass participation events are staged with Guinness World Records in mind. Most […]

When thinking of the Middle East, the flat plains of Iraq or arid deserts of the empty quarter come to the forefront of many people’s minds – enjoying a recreational skiing holiday seems bizarre and frankly not possible. However there are many more places where it snows and make an optimal, cost effective and less […]

Zichang is a county-level city in central Shaanxi Province in China. You may never have heard of this place before. Zichang played an important role in the Chinese revolutionary period. It has a special place in modern Chinese history. If you want to experience real red tourism in China, Zichang is a destination you should […]

Most people associate rats with fear or disgust. Very few know that in Cambodia, some of them are actually saving lives. Since the Cambodian Civil War and the Khmer Rouge period, the country has been left with a deadly legacy: hidden landmines and unexploded ordnance. Even decades later, people are still losing their lives or […]

While in many ways Bali is the complete opposite of who YPT are it is still not just a great place that we use to transit to other parts of Indonesia but also a hidden gem in itself. So yes while much of it is dominated by party going 20 year olds drunken Australians and […]

At Young Pioneer Tours we do like a dead communist and have visited both Kim’s, Mao, Lenin, Uncle Ho, Hoxha and even Ceaucescu over the years. One we had not managed to Pokemon catch all styles until now though was Karl Marx in his final resting place of Highgrove. This despite the fact he is […]

Why YPT considers Vanuatu Kava the best in the South Pacific, from nakamals and washemout to how and where travellers can try it properly.