Mongolia

Trans-Siberian Mongolia:

• Ulaanbaatar, Gobi desert, Karakorum and more.

When people think of Mongolia the first images that come to mind are usually Chinggis Khaan, freezing winters, dry deserts and horses. All of these can be found in Mongolia but there is so much more. Why then should I go there, you might well ask? The majority of people go to Mongolia for the untouched nature but go away with having had an intimate and life changing experience with one of the worlds most unique nomadic cultures and peoples. It is true there is nothing quite like the feeling of standing in the great outdoors where there are no buildings, fences or signs of human habitation in sight. It gives you the feeling of freedom and space, not quite like anything else. However, it is the people of Mongolia that make us reassess our lives and think about what is really important. They provide us with a refreshing approach to life with their enthusiasm, their hospitality and their hope in the face of the most extreme circumstances.