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18 months ago
At the first time I visited Mongolia 1,5 years ago. I want to visit Mongolia yet!
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How to visit Mongolia
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invigorated!
 "One of the most pristine and untouched places that remains on this earth...""
How I did it: I wanted to volunteer, but didn't want to pay a placement service for it. So I directly contacted organizations there -- they did background checks on me, and off I went! For 5 weeks...I lived in a hostel for most of the time...spent about a week in a children's summer camp outside of Ulaan Bataar...Volunteered at the Sunrise to Sunset marathon up at Lake Hovsgol....Gorgeous scenery! Lessons & tips: Just be open to the situations and people that you meet. You'll probably have some frustrations along the way, but if you laugh them off -- it doesn't seem to affect you so much. I was chased by two teenage hoodlums, who like to douse random people with water...I just laughed when I couldn't escape it...And they thought I was totally nuts and left! Resources: Internet, Lonely Planet |
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How I did it: It's a bit complicated to get there and go around, but worth it. When I was studying abroad in Beijing, I had a week off for a Chinese national holiday called "National Week" in October (a week off!). So my friend Parker and I decided to go to Mongolia, partially on a whim and partially because I was into the history of the Mongol Empire. So a week or so before we bought train tickets; not an easy task, because in Beijin… Read how I did it…
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Visit my ancestral homeland.
2 years ago
My ancestors on my fathers side came from the steppes of russia (words of one of them, not mine own) and this was always assumed to be Mongolia, or somewhere near there, that is why I want to go. Also from what I’ve seen/read It seems interesting.
Organised a road trip from the Gobi desert up to the northern mountains for 10 days. It was beautiful though tiring to be constantly on the road. Sand dunes are beautiful, you have to experience the wide open steppes, stay in gers and ride camel =)
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3 years ago
I lived along the shores of Lake Hovsgol in northern Mongolia for more than two years so if any of you want information about this area of the country or want contacts for good local guides or places to stay, just ask.
Mongolia
3 years ago
I want to do that train journey that crosses Mongolia.
I want to chill out in a yurt!
But, also, I’m scared because I’m really really really allergic to horses.
Welcome to Mongolia by Telmen Travel Co., Ltd
3 years ago
http://www.mongoliantourism.org
Welcome to Mongolia!!!
Well, to the Great Wall, anyway...
3 years ago
My guide said the other side of the wall was Mongolia
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4 years ago
Id like to stay for six months to felt myself a ger. And maybe a pair of boots too. My main concern is the food. Ive heard that its almost all meat and ive been a vegetarian for so long i cant process it.
Mongolia, an extremely beautiful country
4 years ago
Definately worthy of the time and trouble needed to visit it… one word of advice: overland (usually by train) is without a doubt the best way to get to Mongolia, I thouroughly recommend it!
