There’s no avoiding it, Afghanistan has a new government now. One of the most symbolic changes for any government is the lowering of its flag and the raising of the new one, which was no exception for Afghanistan. The Taliban flag now flies all over the country and soon enough, pending international recognition, it may […]

FC Sheriff Tiraspol vs Real Madrid, king of the unrecognized country of Transnistria (and Moldova) vs, well the kings of the world pretty much. To say this is somewhat exciting would be quite an understatement. As the Kings of tours to Transnistria, we have already been inundated with questions about how you may be able […]

Cuba develops COVID vaccine in hopes of haling spread in infections. In Havana, 1 May would normally mark one of the biggest public events not just in Cuba but in the whole world. Upwards of a million people would parade through Revolution Square to celebrate International Workers’ Day, otherwise known as May Day. May Day […]

The flag of Angola is unique in its design and has a simplistic, yet aesthetically pleasing symmetry to it. The current flag of Angola has been in use since the Republic of Angola’s independence in 1975 from Portugal. After more than a decade of anti-colonial struggle during the Angolan War of Independence, the country adopted […]

China open to tourism, subject to “travel passport”. The China Daily, the mouthpiece of the government has announced a resumption of tourism in the “second half of 2021”. Hoping for levels to return to 30-50% of pre-covid levels for inbound tourism. America first policy? The Global Times announced on March 2nd that travel restrictions between […]

Introduction As with many Middle Eastern countries, the official language of Egypt is literary Arabic or Modern Standard Arabic. However, as any student of the Arabic language has painfully learned, if you attempt to speak MSA on the busy streets of Cairo you will be laughed in the face.  So to not have the same […]

Introduction In order to ensure you get the most out of your trip to Algeria, you will want to make sure you are adequately prepared with the right gear to explore Africa’s largest country. From the ancient ruins of the Roman Empire, to the punishing Saharan desert and the fertile port cities of Algiers and […]

Introduction to Algerian cuisine Algerian cuisine is a mix of food made up of the historical influences of Turkish, Arab, Berbers and French taste. Dishes range on a vast spectrum from mild to incredibly spicy, appealing to all palates with a diverse wide range of different flavourings used. Chicken, lamb, grains, fish, vegetables and dried […]

As the world continues to navigate through these unprecedented times, we are happy to announce a new way you can give the gift of future travel in better days ahead to the adventurer in your life with our Young Pioneer Tours gift certificates just in time for the holidays. What Is the Young Pioneer Tours […]

Introduction to Egypt Egypt is one of the most recognisable travel destinations in the world. From the bustling streets of the ancient capital of Cairo to the mighty Nile River and the awe-inspiring towering pyramids and monuments that loom over the desert, it is easy to see why so many have fallen in love with […]