Following on from December, January and March updates we can confirm that North Korea in indeed closed to tourism and is most likely to remain so. In what is fast becoming like seeing a Yeti, companies, NGOs and everyone with more than a passing interest in the country is suddenly an expert on when it […]

We are issuing a Republic of Sudan update with regards to the recent events that have befallen the country. What is happening in Sudan? Essentially one militia group, namely the Rapid Support Services (RSF) are in open conflict with the Sudanese military, the current rulers of the country. The militant group had been negotiating an […]

Young Pioneer Tours are happy to announce that we will be continuing to support grass roots football in Cambodia through our sponsorship of Next Step FC for the 2026-27 Cambodian Premier League 2 season. To read about the Cambodian Premier League click here Who are Next Step FC? Next Step FC were founded as a […]

Can Americans travel to Syria now? We are pleased to announce that after improved diplomatic relations, they now can, with us already having taken guests. To read if Americans can go to North Korea click here. Previous policy on American travel to Syria Prior to the pandemic we had in the past applied for many […]

Around a month ago Iraqi Kurdistan launched a new e-visa schemes, to replace physical visas and visas on arrival. We were a little sceptical at first, but not only does the system seem to work, but we and our associates have gotten around to testing it out. What was the previous visa regime? Previously Kurdistan […]

After three years of being closed to tourism due to the Covid-19 pandemic, China has announced that they will be issuing all kinds of visa, as well as honouring previous visas from Wednesday 15 March 2023. But, as with all things China there are rules, caveats and exceptions. To read about China’s initial reopening click […]

We are happy to announce that Turkmenistan will reopen to tourism from March 6th 2023 and thus we will be resuming tours. This though is still early news and we are still finalizing exact details. Amongst many of the exciting developments, this stands out because now we can bring you what you want and deserve. […]

One of the things we love most at YPT is seeing people get quite literally nailed to a cross in the Philippines. So, with baited breath and a 2 year absence, we ask with the 2026 Cutud Lenten Rites Festival take place! What is the Cutud Lenten Rites Festival? Quite simply a mixture between a […]

Eritrea visa on arrival scheme launched in news that YPT and other travelers had been desperate to hear, thus marking its true return to the tourist calendar post-Covid-19. Is Eritrea the North Korea of Africa? What was the previous Eritrean visa situation? Previously visa for Eritrea, often called the North Korea of Africa were a […]

For those that have missed the news China has seen unprecedented protest bordering on riots related to its zero-covid policy, a policy it double downed on as Xi Jinping was given an unprecedented 3rd term in office. To read about the zero-covid policy click here. What was the zero-covid policy? Quite as it sounds, the […]