Surviving As A Vegan In Russia
Guest Blog written by The Wandering Vegan Whether you’re taking the Trans-Siberian, Trans-Mongolian, or the less popular Trans-Manchurian, a train trip across Russia with YPT is likely to include stops...
View ArticleWhat’s The Best National Holiday To Celebrate In North Korea?
You know that feeling when Spring has officially sprung, summer is only one month away and the weather is absolutely glorious? That’s May Day in North Korea. Which, after the cold winter months is...
View ArticleIs Air Koryo the World’s Worst Airline?
Air Koryo seems to have a bit of a bad reputation – but we’re not really sure why. Many customers heading into North Korea by plane often dread the flight because of myths they’ve read on the internet....
View ArticleDoes travelling to Socotra count as having visited Yemen?
YPT’s extensive look at the rules of country collecting generated a lot of interest and debate amongst our Pioneers, and there is one question that people were keen to argue about. Does visiting...
View ArticleStrangest Olympic Sports
As the world’s eyes once again gaze upon another spectacle of the world’s fittest and fastest competing this time Pyeongchang winter Olympics, we often will find ourselves wondering what we are even...
View ArticleWhy I Became a Tour Guide in North Korea
Since joining YPT in early 2018, no day has been the same for me, and every tour to North Korea has brought a new and fantastic adventure. Two of the first questions customers often...
View ArticleAsk A YPT Guide: What’s Your Least Favourite Border Crossing?
John – China/Kazakhstan Korgas Crossing I’m tempted to answer Luton Airport but I guess that’s not what you mean. In general borders and borderlands are great and amongst my favourite places, but some...
View ArticleTough Calls of a YPT Tour Guide in Iraqi Kurdistan
“The Iraqi army has taken Pirde 30kms south of here and may advance northwards tonight. What do you want to do?” asked my local Kurdish guide, Balin, after pulling me aside. It was October 21st and we...
View ArticleFirst Time Travel to Iraq
Travelling to Iraq for the first time is both a thrilling and daunting experience even considered unfathomable and stupid. Why? Because many of us, especially in the West, have been bombarded by a...
View ArticlePacking Essentials When Touring North Korea
Image Source: Pixabay For anyone setting off on a fascinating journey to North Korea, there’s a lot to think about, and your luggage is just the start. In order to ensure you bring everything you need...
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