North Korea Tour Updates 2025 17th December 2024 – We would like to inform you that YPT has removed our 2024, 2025, and 2026 North Korea tours from our website. This decision is not due to any cancellations, but rather a response to anticipated changes in tourism within the country. To read more about the […]

From November 11th 2024, Vietnam is simplifying its immigration rules and introducing a new, user-friendly e-Visa scheme. This scheme has been designed to allow easier access for international tourists to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and to boost tourist numbers.  This enhanced platform, accessible at evisa.gov.vn, promises a more efficient application process, as well as extended […]

Young Pioneer Tours are once again looking for energetic staff to join our growing team for 2025. We are principally looking for tour guides and sales agents with a relevant experience and ideally language skills, as well as interns looking to take their place in the world. In exchange we offer an extremely interesting job, […]

From 1 October 2024, Sri Lanka announced 35 nationalities can enter Sri Lanka without paying a visa fee if entering as a tourist and staying in the country less than 30 days. This will officially be launched as a trial for 6 months, lasting until 30 April 2025, which also coincides with the country’s high […]

As of August 2024, Pakistan released a free travel to Pakistan eVisa scheme which now allows 126 nationalities to apply for a “Visa Prior to Arrival.” This eVisa is completely free, and processed within 24 hours. Continue reading for more details. Previously, there were only 64 countries that were eligible for the Pakistani eVisa – however, […]

After months of planning, the new Nauru football shirt – sponsored by Young Pioneer Tours – is now available for purchase in home, away, goalkeeper and special edition designs. The overall project, which was started in January of this year, aims to see Nauru finally compete at soccer/football and has seen the hiring of ex-Premier […]

The Republic of Belarus has announced that citizens of 35 European countries will enter by land, road, and railway checkpoints.

The latest update on tourism to North Korea As of 1st September 2025, North Korea (DPRK) remains officially closed to international tourism, with the sole exception of Russian nationals who are currently permitted to visit under limited arrangements. No official announcements or timelines have been released regarding when the country will reopen its borders to […]

As of the 2nd September 2025, the People’s Republic of China has continued to expand on their visa free travel scheme to China. This scheme is announced in order to further expand and grow the tourism sector of the country. The following nationality have been granted visa free access to enter China as a tourist for up […]

Thailand, already one of the most popular tourist destinations in South-East Asia and worldwide, has announced changes to its visa policies, making it even easier for visitors to enjoy longer stays in the country. Coming into effect in June this year, the number of visa-free countries is extended from 57 to 93 and the respective […]