Mongolia Articles
Mongolia for Beginners – Much More Than ExpectedMarco De Oliveira was glad to be leaving the misery of Russia, the depressing faces, the smog and vodka. They were so happy to be going to a place that time has forgotten. His mind was filled with images of the magnificent hordes, tearing down the steppes of Mongolia.
The Alternative Olympic Games – Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia, AsiaThis is the year the Olympic Games bandwagon controversially arrives in Beijing. While thousands of spectators are heading to China’s sprawling capital, Mark Gilbey looks at another Asian capital pla
Around the World in 80 Poems – Mexico City, China, Mongolia, RussiaGraham Relton writes poetry about his around-the-world adventure, available in book form.
From Tiananmen Square to Red Square – Russia, China, MongoliaMark Gilbey recounts his Trans-Siberian adventure across 5,772 miles and three countries. Per mile, it remains one of the cheapest journeys in the world.
Trans-Mongolian Express – Cairo to BeijingKuan Sng recounts his experience getting that rare transit visa in hand, his two full days in Moscow (reflected as one calendar day on his application), and the weeklong train journey (a tri-monthly c
Togrogging in Mongolia – MongoliaWith a small bakery worth of bread, some Trans-Mongolian train cuisine, crates of water, 2 drivers and bags of apples and mandarins to take the edge off off their favourite Mongolian vodka, Alan Foxto
Across the Steppe to Kh�vsg�l Nuur – MongoliaA drunk driver, copious amounts of vodka and even
Vodka and Politics – MongoliaFrancis Wilson’s Mongolian guide and driver can’t
Mongolia Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Mongolia
Where is it?: Mongolia is in northern Asia, between China and Russia.
Why do people go here?: With vast, empty space, incredible colors, and no paved street or street lights, Mongolia is one of the most isolated countries in the world. Visit before this place gets discovered!
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A Visit to the Gobi Desert – MongoliaJacqui Thompson decided that she was guilty in a s
