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The Young Pioneer Podcast

Young Pioneer Tours
North Korea
Papua New Guinea
Bougainville
Covid-19
Journalism
Nuclear Weapons
Human Rights
Travel and Tourism
Sanctions
Geopolitics
Tourism
Eritrea
Travel Updates
Mount Hagen Festival
Healthcare In ER
CNN
Kim Jong Un
Least Visited Countries Tour
Horn Of Africa Tour
Belarus

Hosted by Justin Martell and the YPT team, The Pioneer Podcast is the official podcast of Young Pioneer Tours where we bring listeners unique perspectives as we travel to the world's most unique and hard to reach destinations. For more information on how you can visit our "destinations your mother wishes you'd stayed away from" visit us at youngpioneertours.com.

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Recorded during our recent trip to Bougainville -  a corner of the pacific some say will soon become the world’s 194th country. From WWII relics and island villages to the Tama Festival and even a visit to the Twin Kingdom of Me’ekamu... more

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Join Caitlin Graham, YPT's Middle East and Central Asia Manager, as she explores the complex history of Lebanon from the heart of Beirut. In this episode, Caitlin interviews our local guide, Mira, who shares invaluable insights into L... more

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Join host Justin Martell on the Young Pioneer Podcast for an unfiltered conversation with Mike O’Kennedy (aka “Mike Okay”), the British travel documentarian whose boots have tread everything from Iraq’s war-scarred streets to North Ko... more

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In our latest episode of the Young Pioneer Podcast, host Justin Martell had the privilege of speaking with Will Ripley, CNN’s Senior International Correspondent known for his extensive coverage of North Korea. With 19 visits to the He... more

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Mike O'Kennedy
Popular travel YouTuber known for his unconventional travel experiences.
YouTube content creator
Episode: S3, Ep 5: No Filter, All Adventure - Interview with Travel Content Creator Mike O'Kennedy
Will Ripley
Award-winning journalist covering North Korea extensively since 2014.
CNN
Episode: S3, Ep 4: Behind the Headlines - Interview with CNN's Will Ripley on Covering North Korea
Monica Macias
Author of 'Black Girl from Pyongyang', daughter of the first president of Equatorial Guinea, and a resident of North Korea during her childhood.
Author
Episode: S3, Ep 3: The Black Girl from Pyongyang - Interview with Monica Macias
Josh Cahill
Multi-award winning airline and aviation YouTuber
Personal YouTube Channel
Episode: S3, Ep 2: Mile High Club, Death Threats & US Ban - Interview with Aviation YouTuber Josh Cahill
Dr. Calvin Sun
ER doctor from New York City and author of 'Monsoon Diaries'
Monsoon Diaries
Episode: S2, Ep 6: June, 2024 North Korea Travel Update & Dr. Calvin Sun Interview
Tomas Tedros
Tour guide and local partner in Eritrea
Young Pioneer Tours
Episode: S2, Ep 5: Horn of Africa Part Three - Eritrea

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Justin Martell
Host of discussions focusing on unique travel narratives and cultural experiences.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Exploring the island of Socotra. S2E1

    It is always fascinating to hear about places I never knew existed, especially in a native voice. I enjoyed it very much and added another place to my list.

    The moderator did a great job directing and interpreting the conversation.

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    PhotoDoc
    United States2 years ago
  • Great!

    Informative and interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ohhjeez
    United States2 years ago
  • Super Informative and Fun Podcast

    This podcast has great guests and covers locations that travel lovers will be happy to learn about from a fresh and unique perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mayumi Aim
    United States2 years ago

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S3, Ep 6: Lebanon Unveiled - Navigating History, Culture, and Resilience
Q: What do you have to say to tourists who might be hesitant about coming to Lebanon?
Mira urges hesitant tourists to take the chance to visit, as understanding the country firsthand is important in getting beyond fear based on external narratives.
S3, Ep 6: Lebanon Unveiled - Navigating History, Culture, and Resilience
Q: What do you hope this means for the future of tourism to Lebanon?
Mira hopes that renewed flight options will encourage more tourists to visit Lebanon and experience its diverse culture and history.
S3, Ep 6: Lebanon Unveiled - Navigating History, Culture, and Resilience
Q: How have the recent challenges impacted tourism in Lebanon?
Mira explained that the challenges have made it difficult for tour guides to maintain their knowledge and connect with businesses, leading to a stop-and-start situation in tourism.
S3, Ep 6: Lebanon Unveiled - Navigating History, Culture, and Resilience
Q: What made you want to become a tour guide?
Mira became a tour guide to connect with people and share the story of Lebanon, despite the uncertainties and challenges in the tourism sector.
S3, Ep 7: Bougainville - Culture, Conflict, and the Path to a New Nation
Q: Why should people come to visit Bougainville?
Visitors can experience untouched environments, learn about local culture, and enjoy unique historical relics from World War II.

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2. Will Ripley
3. Monica Macias
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5. Dr. Calvin Sun
6. Tomas Tedros

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