Mongolia Travel Blog

Jan 8, The Mongol Rally

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:51:49 GMT

Travel to Mongolia in the Mongol Rally - the most adventurous way to arrive here. Read on for essential tips on choosing the best vehicle and arriving here safely!

Jan 8, Learn about Mongolian women, their cultural life and personality.

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 03:10:00 GMT

Mongolian women have helped lead Mongolia from Russian domination to democracy. Today they hold sway both in parliament and on the catwalk.

Jan 8, Mongolian Cashmere Goats

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:48:40 GMT

Learn Mongolian secrets to raising cashmere goats; why Mongolian cashmere is the softest in the world; and how it gets from the Gobi cashmere factories to a shop near you!

Nov 23, Mongolian Names

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:41:10 GMT

Learn how to pronounce Mongolian names; why your tour guide might be called Savage Dog; Genghis Khan's real name; and more!

Jun 4, Ulaan Baatar Marathon, Mongolia

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 11:52:18 GMT

The second Ulaan Baatar marathon was run today! Below left you can see a picture of possibly the oldest participant–83 years old. He nearly knocked my glasses off after the photo was taken in his eagerness to give me a traditional Mongolian greeting.

The runners were first serenaded with the horse-head fiddle, a traditional musical instrument you may have seen in the film weeping camel (photo top right). And then they were off! Sign up to my E-zine to be kept up-to-date on the latest happenings in Mongolia, and for prompt information regarding the next marathon and how to participate (even the organizers own website hasn’t been updated with entry details for this year!).

Apr 23, New Flights to Mongolia

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:01:52 GMT

From June 2nd, flights to Mongolia will leave from Hong Kong every Thursday and Sunday. The world just got a little bit smaller! Click here for other ways to travel to Mongolia.

Apr 2, Ulaanbaatar: Discover the Mongolia capitals hidden secrets.

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:27:19 GMT

A guide to Ulaanbaatar's top attractions. Discover: Genghis Khan, Sukhbaatar Square, Gandan Monastery, dinosaur bones, national parks plus much more.

Sep 6, Mongolian Children

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:55:08 GMT

Learn about the life of Mongolian children and the best gifts you can offer if you are touring Mongolia.

Jun 30, Map of Gobi desert: a Gobi desert map for tourists.

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:49:02 GMT

Detailed tourist map of Gobi desert. The map key contains photos of Gobi attractions. Learn where to find Gobi bears, two-humped camels and Gobi landmarks.

Jun 28, Gobi desert map: map of Gobi desert's location in East Asia and the world.

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:32:38 GMT

Explore Mongolia with a Gobi desert map. Includes map of the Gobi desert in China and Mongolia. Tips on buying the best map for your needs.

Feb 28, Cities Mongolia: Remote cities of the Silk Road and Gobi Desert.

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:51:53 GMT

Cities Mongolia introduces you to the world's remotest cities. Learn about secret Soviet bases and the ancient capital of Genghis Khan.

Jan 12, Guide to Ulan Ude

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:12:41 GMT

Visit Ulan Ude and see: Lake Baikal - the World's largest fresh-water lake. Or change from the Trans-Siberian to the Trans-Mongolian line and journey into the heart of Asia.