When it comes to conflict between arch enemies of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Nagorno Karabakh is often the flash point. It’s one of the four unrecognized countries dotted across the former Soviet Union and disputed territory between the two countries. The tension surrounding this country has spilled over into conflict in Northern Armenia. Early news reports […]

While this might not be the best of times for humble travel agents and travellers every now and again, someone comes out with a crazy scheme to put a small back on our faces. As of June 18th China Eastern, notoriously one of the worst airlines in China, but also one of the most prolific […]

As of today (July 1st), Thailand has reopened its airports to international flights, although before you get too excited, there are still a number of restrictions on exactly who will be able to fly into Thailand. As things currently stand, Thailand will initially open its six main airports to returning Thais citizens, residents, diplomats, those […]

2020 has proven to be quite the year so far, especially for travel agencies like YPT but also for our Pioneers around the world we know are itching to getaway. Is travel possible now? At present, the current situation regarding COVID-19 is that we still need to take things slowly, but for the first time […]

On Tuesday, the government of Somaliland has decided to lift its restrictions regarding travel to Somaliland due to Covid-19 and tourism now resumes in the country. The Republic of Somaliland’s Covid-19 Preparedness national committee announced, Tuesday, that all restrictions previously imposed to prevent the intensity and spread of the pandemic will be categorically lifted starting […]

Gunfights were reported in Hadibo, the main town on the island of Socotra, Yemen, today. Reports state that the Southern Transitional Council, backed by the United Arab Emirates, captured the security administration building from the government forces. According to early reports medium and heavy weapons including rocket launchers were being used. The ongoing Yemeni civil […]

After a long and uncertain few months, it finally seems that there is a light at the end of the tunnel to the coronavirus lockdown. Europe, despite being one of the worst affected areas is starting to see the curve flattening and making attempts to resume life in the ‘new normal’. I’ve been in exile […]

Potential for Travel to the World’s Newest Nation You may be forgiven thinking that there’s been nothing in the news that is not related to covid-19 in recent months. But on the 22nd February 2020 one piece of positive news you might have missed was the ending of the civil war in South Sudan with […]

We realize better than most how badly coronavirus is affecting everyone, we are travel agents after all! During this hectic time, we also realize that many people are stuck at home with not all that much to do. With that in mind, we are hiring for the following positions! Remote Webmaster We are looking for […]

After COVID-19 sent China into lockdown in late January the next country to be hit particularly hard was Iran, one of our traditional favourites countries and tours around the world. Our annual spring tour was, of course, cancelled with no prospect of travel to Iran this spring. YPT’s local partners in Iran have sent us […]