YPT tours to India India is chaos, colour and contrast rolled into one. Megacities, deserts, jungles, border towns and backwater regions where tourism barely exists. While most visitors stick to the same safe routes, we head for secondary cities, forgotten corners and rough frontier areas that still feel properly local. Expect long drives, basic hotels, […]

Few things say “Iran” quite like its carpets. For over 2,500 years, Persians haven’t just been weaving rugs — they’ve been weaving stories. A Persian carpet isn’t just something under your feet; it’s something you experience. Every knot reflects the country’s land, history, and imagination — from the elegant studios of Isfahan to the tents […]

This may seem like an easy question and answer – Why is Jordan still facing a 60% drop in tourism? Perhaps because of regional instability since 2023. However, if this was the case, we would likely see a drop in tourism rates in all surrounding countries, however, interestingly enough, tourism in some countries has increased. […]

Red Tourism, or being a red tourist company, is a stick we often get hit with at YPT. The truth, of course, is that we are much more than purveyors of this particularly niche genre. What is also true, though, is that the company was to some degree founded on the back of red tourism—and […]

Syria is a poly-ethnic country with many different ethnic groups. Syria is home to Arabs, Kurds, Assyrians, Armenians, Yazidis and more. This also contributes to Syria’s religious diversity and large range of languages of Syria – with most people speaking Arabic as a first language, but some have a second – or even a different […]

To visit Angel Falls – which at 979 metres is the tallest waterfall in the world – is, unsurprisingly, a breathtaking experience. However, it is made more remarkable by the adventurous trip required to reach it.  Our Venezuela tour recently completed a 3-night expedition into the remote Canaima National Park, a region often described as […]

When you think of Turkmenistan, you probably picture the surreal, white marble city of Ashgabat, with its deserted streets and gleaming buildings. Perhaps your thoughts linger on the capital’s numerous golden statues, grand monuments, or even that bizarre indoor Ferris wheel. And if your mind ventures beyond the city, it might produce images of the Darwaza Gas […]

YPT Tours to Albania Our Albania tours are unique and also the gateway to many other interesting countries.  Nestled on the shores of the Adriatic sea, Albania is an independent nation with a strong ethnic identity. Despite having a wealth of natural beauty, hospitable locals, and an abundance of history from ancient to modern, this […]

YPT Tours to Slovenia Our Slovenia tours are unique and the gateway to many other interesting countries. Slovenia is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe. The word itself, “Slovenia”, etymologically stands for the ‘land of the Slavs’, which is an ethnic group commonly situated in this larger geographical area. Slovenia […]

by Andy Khong Heard of Baluchistan? It is not a country, but a region veiled in the mists of history; spans the nations of Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. Its rich heritage, diverse landscapes, and vibrant culture make it an intriguing destination. In this article, we will explore the historical context of Baluchistan before delving into […]