Introduction Since we opened our dedicated Soviet Europe office over two years ago, our European Soviet tour section has expanded massively. From the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea and from the Balkan Mountains to the Caucasus mountains, there are few places in Europe we can’t take you. One of the hidden gems of our […]

Unfortunately, Turkmenistan is still closed to foreigners. It is not possible to enter Turkmenistan and the Embassies and Consulates of Turkmenistan are not currently issuing visas, nor are State Migration Services issuing Letters of Invitations. There is still no COVID-19 in Turkmenistan and there are no COVID-19 related restrictions inside the country. There has however […]

The Memorial of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea Museum or unofficially known as the Korean War Memorial in Dandong will be reopening on the 19th of September, 2020. The museum was closed back in 2013 to undergo major renovations to modernise the museum and the outdoor exhibits. This is a great […]

As the world slowly begins to ease into the ‘’new normal’’ we’re gradually beginning to ease back into running tours, in accordance with health and safety guidelines. Today, we’re happy to announce that we have reopened the possibility to carry out our independent Chernobyl tours to both Belarus and Ukrainian Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Ukraine is […]

Introduction In breaking news, China has announced that citizens of a number of European countries are to be allowed to return to China if they meet specific visa requirements. Who Can Return to China? China has now decided that foreign nationals from the listed countries (see below) who hold valid residence permits, including work permits, […]

Introduction Some of you will have already heard, but one of the stranger news stories to come out of the COVID-19 crisis is that of the US$3000 payment that Uzbekistan has announced. That’s right, Uzbekistan, the Central Asian republic, surrounded by Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, is offering US$3000 to anyone who travels to Uzbekistan […]

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 […]