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Can you visit Panguna mine in Bougainville Papua New Guinea? Yes you can, yes you should and yes YPT can take you to visit Panguna Mine! So, what next?| Young Pioneer Tours
Can you visit Panguna mine in Bougainville Papua New Guinea? Yes you can, yes you should and yes YPT can take you to visit Panguna Mine! So, what next?| Young Pioneer Tours
Here is the Young Pioneer Tours Papua New Guinea Tour schedule, as well as options for independent packages to the country.| Young Pioneer Tours
When it comes to the tribes of Papua New Guinea and indeed the Mount Hagen festival, probably no image stands out more than the Mudmen of Goroka, but who are| Young Pioneer Tours
Before coronavirus YPT took about one-quarter of all annual tourists to Nauru! Alas, as the least visited country in the world this did not make us rich. It| Young Pioneer Tours
The General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, AKA Chongryon, is one of the two main groups in Japan representing the Zainichi Koreans: the long-term| Young Pioneer Tours
The Taedong River (대동강) is a river in southern North Korea that runs through Pyongyang City and is one of the five longest rivers on the Korean Peninsula. The| Young Pioneer Tours
Nampo petrol clam BBQ is without a doubt the most unique and quintessential DPRK culinary experience available and no visit to the west coast port town of| Young Pioneer Tours
How does one go about getting a North Korean suit? Well it turns out it is not that hard to do with our handy guide.| Young Pioneer Tours
Our Rason Gambling tour adds a unique spin to our usual Rason visit. Whilst there is famously a casino on the ground floor of the Yanggakdo Hotel in| Young Pioneer Tours
We’ve all seen the TikToks: drone shots over Shanghai’s sci-fi skyline, high-speed trains gliding across the countryside, and a latte made by a humanoid robot| Young Pioneer Tours
There’s a decent chance you have probably not heard of Qingyan Ancient Street as a foreigner, but it is that well known in China that Guiyang (which it is| Young Pioneer Tours
like looking at maps to see disputed areas then you mat have noticed the Halaib Triangle and Bir Tawil adwicged between Egypt and Sudan.| Young Pioneer Tours
With the proclamation of the Republic of South Sudan, does that now mean that there is a Republic of North Sudan?| Young Pioneer Tours
In 2019 Young Pioneer Tours became the only tour to ever visit Bir Tawil. In 2024 we decided to go back, so what is the story of Bir Tawil?| Young Pioneer Tours
If you thought the conflict in Western Sahara was wild, strap yourselves into this one. Welcome to Darfur! Darfur is a region of around 9.5m people,| Young Pioneer Tours
A staple of any tour of Pyongyang is the Korean War Museum, known to locals as ‘The Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum’, (조국해방전쟁승리기념관) and in| Young Pioneer Tours
Although quite small in size compared to the other hotels in Pyongyang, the Pothonggang Hotel certainly packs a lot in the building by offering a massage| Young Pioneer Tours
It was 11 years ago that I first had the idea of crowdfunding to buy an island, to run as a business and micronation. In fact, I even purchased the domain| Young Pioneer Tours
Following a return to the international stage under the stewardship of Marshal Kim Jong Un, the DPRK is reporting an unprecedented boom in the number of| Young Pioneer Tours
Young Pioneer Tours (YPT) was born in 2008 and recognised as the leading Worldwide Adventure Travel Company embracing the spirit of travel| Young Pioneer Tours
North Korea hosts international trade exhibitions in various cities, and this blog will serve as your most comprehensive guide to the Pyongyang International Trade Fair.| Young Pioneer Tours
Mount Myohyang which is nestled two hours northeast of Pyongyang may not be as famous as some of North Korea's other mountains such as Mt. Paektu or Mt.| Young Pioneer Tours
YPT was the first company to organize Bir Tawil tours and was even the only company allowed to take people there. Bir Tawil is the only “unclaimed” piece of| Young Pioneer Tours
Bhutan is often painted (much like Tibet) as a kind of Buddhist utopia where everyone prays and is really happy. I mean ,they even measure Gross Domestic| Young Pioneer Tours
Join Young Pioneer Tours for an immersive week exploring one of Asia’s newest and least-visited nations, East Timor - Timor-Leste. From its colonial past to| Young Pioneer Tours
Young Pioneer Tours are the only company to offer Oecusse tours, as well as travel packages to this Timorese exclave. Oecusse is a unique and often overlooked| Young Pioneer Tours
What is the situation with football in East Timor? Timor-Leste or East Timor is one of the world’s newest countries, having only become an independent country| Young Pioneer Tours
The most important is probably Juche (‘self-reliance’), created by Kim Il Sung. Secondary to this is Songun – ‘military first’ – which was created by Kim Jong Il.| Young Pioneer Tours
Join YPT for full-on exploration of one of China’s wildest province, the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia.| Young Pioneer Tours
The CPC was originally led by Chen Duxiu, before stints by Xiang Zhongfa, Bo Gu and Zhang Wentian. Mao Zedong took over until his death in 1976, before Hua| Young Pioneer Tours
Saint-Helena is home to an iconic resident: Jonathan the Giant Tortoise, officially the oldest known living land animal on Earth| Young Pioneer Tours
When asking the question of Korean territorial borders, you’ll find there’s a lot more debate than you’d expect. Of course there’s the question of whether the| Young Pioneer Tours
Welcome to our Xinjiang Tours, bringing you to the wild west of China where camels roam the deserts, mountains wear snow caps year-round, and rich cultural| Young Pioneer Tours
Embark on a journey you won't forget with our Tibet tours, to a place often referred to as the "Roof of the World," where majestic mountains, ancient| Young Pioneer Tours
Welcome to our Ordos Kangbashi Tours, where we bring you to a futuristic district in Inner Mongolia that embodies unrealized dreams and grand ambitions. This| Young Pioneer Tours
Young Pioneer Tours are offering fully guided Eritrea tours for 2025 and 2026. Join us and discover Eritrea's pristine coastline, untouched Red Sea islands,| Young Pioneer Tours
Join YPT for a unique perspective on China - a carefully curated tour not just for those interested in China's recent communist history, but also for those| Young Pioneer Tours
Located at the southernmost tip of the continental United States lies Key West, a vibrant island city known for its sunsets, parties, and laid-back lifestyle. But beyond the tourism and tropical beauty lies a tale of humorous rebellion and spirited independence - the story of the Conch Republic, a tropical island nation full of charm, cocktails, and conch shells [Website for Conch Republic].| Young Pioneer Tours
To visit Angel Falls – which at 979 metres is the tallest waterfall in the world – is, unsurprisingly, a breathtaking experience.| Young Pioneer Tours
Whether you’re interested in urbanism and development in China, or just urban exploration and adventure, Ordos is the place for you.| Young Pioneer Tours
The flag of Rwanda, introduced in 2001, is a powerful symbol of the country's journey of unity, hope, and peace after the Genocide Against the Tutsi.| Young Pioneer Tours
Like many travellers, I am partial to a bizarre museum or two. So I was excited to visit Tashkent and discover the Islam Karimov Museum.| Young Pioneer Tours
The DRC Flag, adopted in its current form in 2006, was designed to proudly represent the nation’s identity and unity despite the Congo's challenges.| Young Pioneer Tours
Bagan is an ancient city located in the Mandalay region of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). It was the capital of the Bagan Kingdom from the 9th to 13th| Young Pioneer Tours
Namaste! Join us on one of our Nepal tours and discover a land of breathtaking landscapes, enchanting cultures, and spiritual wonder.| Young Pioneer Tours
There are a lot of cool things to do in Kathmandu, with watching a Nepalese funeral at the Pashupatinath Temple being one of the more surreal and macabre| Young Pioneer Tours
In 2019 Young Pioneer Tours added the Republic of Palau (amongst other places) to our Least Visited Countries itinerary and it was without doubt the standout| Young Pioneer Tours
Mt Chilbo, or known as Chilbosan to the Koreans, is located in the North East of North Korea in North Hamgyong Province. It is located three and a half hours| Young Pioneer Tours
The Memorial of the War to Resist Us Aggression and Aid Korea is the only museum in China that openly discusses and gives a comprehensive view of the events| Young Pioneer Tours
If you're making your way to the Chinese border town of Dandong it's most likely you're heading onto North Korea or simply exploring this unique Chinese city.| Young Pioneer Tours
Dandong is considered a small quiet city where families expect their family members to return back home in time for dinner. So Dandong nightlight or “going| Young Pioneer Tours
History is strewn with people screwed over by humanity. Armenians, Jews and Kurds to name but a few. But one group of people being screwed right now that| Young Pioneer Tours
The Pyongyang Guide. As regular visitors to the DPRK we know a thing, or two about the capital city. Here is our Ultimate Pyongyang Guide.| Young Pioneer Tours
Nowruz in Central Asia has been celebrated for thousands of years – at least three thousand based on historical evidence, but possibly even longer, and the| Young Pioneer Tours
Located approximately 45 minutes southwest of Pyongyang on the mouth of the Taedong River and connected by the Youth Highway, Nampo (also spelt Namp'o, in| Young Pioneer Tours
What are the best North Korean foods for 2024? YPT present the DPRK must try foods for this tourist season and beyond!!| Young Pioneer Tours
The Pyongyang Metro is an iconic attraction most tourist groups visit during their stay in Pyongyang, North Korea. This metro is the deepest in the world| Young Pioneer Tours
Iraq (Iraq proper, Baghdad Iraq or Southern Iraq, as you might call it) and Iraqi Kurdistan are destinations that are dear to our heart, having been doing| Young Pioneer Tours
The Soviet Union may be gone, but you can sure see the legacy if you know where to look. Minsk in Belarus is one surefire way to feel like you've timetraveled.| Young Pioneer Tours
The sites of Karbala and Najaf in Iraq are the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world. Explore this history and reasons why these sites are so important!| Young Pioneer Tours
The Mogadishu Fish Market is one of the major highlights of visiting the unique capital city of Somalia as a tourist. Located in the heart of Mogadishu, the| Young Pioneer Tours
The Juche Tower is an iconic monument of North Korea, and a must-see attraction when you visit Pyongyang – the Juche Tower represents the Juche ideology of| Young Pioneer Tours
The Eritrean visa is famously one of the world’s most difficult visas to attain. The ”North Korea of Africa” as it’s known, certainly doesn’t make it easy for| Young Pioneer Tours
While East Asian beer can often be hit and miss that is not the case in the DPRK where both the craft and bottled beer tends to be pretty good, something we| Young Pioneer Tours
When I first started Young Pioneer Tours back in 2008 the main aim was to provide budget tours to North Korea. But we may have also had beer on the mind – not| Young Pioneer Tours
Pyongyang Railway Station (평양역) is the international, domestic and municipal railway hub in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea. All inbound and outbound| Young Pioneer Tours
The Chongnyon Youth Hotel was first opened in 1989 and is classed as a budget hotel with a North Korean three-star rating. The name Chongnyon translates to| Young Pioneer Tours
In our inaugural post to guides of the provincial capitals of North Korea, we bring you Chongjin: the capital city of North Hamgyong province. Chongjin is| Young Pioneer Tours
When it comes to the best bars in the world there are numerous lists out there. These tend to include places like Dubai.| Young Pioneer Tours
Young Pioneer Tours are the experts in budget tours to North Korea as well as global adventure travel to destinations your mother would rather you stayed away from.| Young Pioneer Tours
Can you be in two countries simultaneously at the same time? Well it turns out that you can, and no we are not talking about the Vatican City, or being in an| Young Pioneer Tours
Join our South Sudan Tour individually, or as part of our Egypt, Sudan and Bir Tawil combo. a YPT South Sudanese adventure.| Young Pioneer Tours
Sudan, once Africa’s largest nation, was divided in 2011 following decades of brutal civil war, giving rise to the world’s youngest country, South Sudan.| Young Pioneer Tours
Join YPT as we embark on some the most fascinating and least explored countries on the African continent: The Republic of the Congo, The Democratic Republic| Young Pioneer Tours
Check out our upcoming group Egypt tours, where we explore the sites off of the typical tourist trail.| Young Pioneer Tours
Young Pioneer Tours is pleased to announce that the Pyongyang Autumn International Trade Fair has been officially confirmed and will be held from October 27th| Young Pioneer Tours
Discover the rich history and culture of Lebanon with the Young Pioneer Podcast! Your guide for travel to Lebanon starts here!| Young Pioneer Tours
India’s story is told not just through its famous monuments or cities, but through its vast patchwork of diverse regions. The federal subjects of India| Young Pioneer Tours
In a landmark development for football in the Pacific Islands, Young Pioneer Tours, in partnership with Unchartered Football, Stingz, and Giordano, has| Young Pioneer Tours
This is the YPT page dedicated to West Papua tours. Here you will find links to our group packages, independent tours, as well as information on the best| Young Pioneer Tours
Is it ethical to travel to Syria? We certainly think it is, as we will explain. We do also understand that it is a matter of principle.| Young Pioneer Tours
Seeing Kim Jong Un centre-stage in both Singapore and Hanoi was without doubt a monumental event, but this was far from the first time North Korea had tried| Young Pioneer Tours
Can Americans travel to Syria now? The short answer is that yes they can, and we are now accepting applications from American tourists.| Young Pioneer Tours
The Pyongyang Hotel (평양호텔), despite its name that gives off the impression it may be Pyongyang's most exclusive and luxurious hotel, is a much more modest| Young Pioneer Tours
North Korean currency, much like it used to be in Cuba is a complicated thing. We take a look at North Korean money and the currencies of socialism.| Young Pioneer Tours
Port Sudan’s Mapina Hotel is one of those relics of the past that gets under your skin. The type of place that was once a shining beacon of luxury and western| Young Pioneer Tours
The Ryugyong Hotel, also known as the Hotel of Doom, is the tallest building in North Korea. This 105 storey, 330 meters tall building is an unmissable| Young Pioneer Tours
Explore global adventures with Mike O’Kennedy on the Young Pioneer Podcast. Discover insights into North Korea, Iraq, Xinjiang, and more.| Young Pioneer Tours
YPT are now offering our 2025 and 2026 Sudan Tours and travel packages| Young Pioneer Tours
Young Pioneer Tours are pleased to announce our 2025 and 2026 Timor-Leste Tours and East Timor holiday packages.| Young Pioneer Tours
The Koryo Hotel was opened in 1985 as the first Korean five-star rating deluxe hotel to be available in North Korea to foreign delegates and tourists visiting| Young Pioneer Tours
Nanjiecun, one of the last collective Maoist villages of China, provides a very interesting insight into the country. Located in Henan, Linying Country,| Young Pioneer Tours
It is now over 15 years since my love affair with ghost cities in China began after I visited Ordos and Kangbashi. Said love would lead us not just to running| Young Pioneer Tours
Join us on this red journey and let’s explore Mao’s legacy in cuisine: how his influence simmered far beyond revolution and into the kitchens.| Young Pioneer Tours
While definitely not a standard YPT destination this is somewhere that we pass through on our Extreme Philippines Tour, thus meaning we feel it deserves an| Young Pioneer Tours
If you're looking for a destination that’s off the beaten path, Naypyidaw, Myanmar’s eerie capital, offers a unique adventure.| Young Pioneer Tours
