- Ulaanbataar and going to a Ger CampJust a recap. Mongolia is amazing! In the past couple of day I went to a Ger camp, and did some of the more touristy things around Ulaanbaatar- the Capital of Mongolia. This post will be about the delights of Posted by maree25 in Escape from the colony: Round 2 | Aug 13, 2011
- Out of Beijing, through rural China and into UlaanbaatarSo much to day about the last couple of days. Firstly we had our very first leg on the train. It is pretty cool and more than I expected. The compartment was four berth, but I was lucky in that Posted by maree25 in Escape from the colony: Round 2 | Aug 6, 2011
- Boundless solitude at the world’s largest campsiteMongel Els, Mongolia
Another early start was called for today as we attempt to obtain Chinese visas for our imminent departure to Beijing. After queuing some four hours, in the Philippines, to obtain Chinese visas earlier in the year we knew Posted by jamesh1066 in Overland from Europe to China and beyond | Jul 13, 2011
- Drinking with Nomads at a twenty mile horse race Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Eager to experience the third of the ‘Three Manly Games’, the horse racing, we had an early start so that we could be at the Naadam stadium by eight thirty. With a 25 mile bus ride to the ‘racecourse’ Posted by jamesh1066 in Overland from Europe to China and beyond | Jul 12, 2011
- Bare-chested men, Mongol warriors and dancing girlsUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
Awakening to a glorious Eternal Blue Sky, so important in Mongolian culture, the anticipated opening of the 805th Naadam festival, the whole purpose of our trip across Eastern Europe, Russia and Mongolia, was now only hours away. Posted by jamesh1066 in Overland from Europe to China and beyond | Jul 11, 2011
- Incompetent pickpockets and Yak tailsUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
With rain the previous evening our morning excursion to Naran Tuul or the Black Market was set to be both muddy and wet. Located a short distance outside of the city we were able to take a state Posted by jamesh1066 in Overland from Europe to China and beyond | Jul 10, 2011
- Mongolian cornish pasties Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Woken at 5am by our Provodnista the rolling green fields dotted with Ger camps and small Mongolian villages and towns, that appeared to have few roads around them, soon morphed into the dirty, grey suburbs of Ulaanbaatar that we Posted by jamesh1066 in Overland from Europe to China and beyond | Jul 9, 2011
- Time to reflect on our Trans-Siberian experienceTrans-Mongolian Railway
Waking refreshed after sleep broken only sporadically by the rocking of the carriage or sudden halt breakfast was enjoyed overlooking the rolling hills and rocky outcrops of southern Siberia.
By late morning we had passed th Posted by jamesh1066 in Overland from Europe to China and beyond | Jul 8, 2011
- Adding a few pictures along the way...I am having a wonderful time, seeing so many amazing things and enjoyed the train journey. Currently in UB, Mongolia, this has been the highlight so far. Heading to a Ger Camp today/tonight, cant wait! Posted by alicejones in Off I go! | Jul 11, 2011
- Life is adventure if you want to travel with Asia you should visit to Mongolia.Please visit [[http://www.wildnomadstour.com|Your text to link here...]]
Now traditional Mongolian festival will organizing on July 10 until July 13.If you wish to come and see the ancient tr Posted by Byambajav in Life is adventure | Jul 2, 2011
- Life is adventure if you want to travel with Asia you should visit to Mongolia.Please visit [[http://www.wildnomadstour.com|Your text to link here...]]
Now traditional Mongolian festival will organizing on July 10 until July 13.If you wish to come and see the ancient tr Posted by Byambajav in Life is adventure | Jul 2, 2011
- Be the only one for miles and milesSaid to be one of life’s great travel experiences, we had finally arrived at the last leg of our trip, a journey to Russia on the Trans-Siberian railway via the Trans-Mongolian route. With an average speed of around 60km/h, the Posted by t3s in A Dose of the World | Jun 27, 2011
- 13: Siberian WindsNice leasurely start for our last day in UB. Today Tracey dubbed as our "cultural day" of Mongolia so we started out the cultural day hunting a decent cup of coffee. Using Tracey's trusty Lonely Planet guide we went hunting Posted by weary_feet in Weary_Feet Treks the Globe | Jun 7, 2011
- A Trans-Siberian Diary: Day 6We stopped at the Mongolian capital Ulan Bator at around 6am local time - which felt like the middle of the night to us, as our body clocks are still on Moscow time. Pretty much everyone on our carriage got Posted by shoestring in A Grand Adventure | May 30, 2011
- 12: English lessonsWoke up in our comfy Ger this morning and enjoyed a really nice western style breakfast. Before leaving the Ger camp we learned how to shoot a traditional Mongolian bow.. of which I have no talent.. Luckily for me neither Posted by weary_feet in Weary_Feet Treks the Globe | May 28, 2011
- Day 11: City Slickers[img=http://photos. Posted by weary_feet in Weary_Feet Treks the Globe | May 28, 2011
- Day 10: Contrasts[img=http://photos. Posted by weary_feet in Weary_Feet Treks the Globe | May 26, 2011
- Day 9: Making Tracks
V early start this morning as we had to be at the train station by 8am to Posted by weary_feet in Weary_Feet Treks the Globe | May 26, 2011
- Capital cities so often do not reflect the country.Ulaan Bataar - Civilisation
Sun tours collected us using an off duty policeman as driver who took us to Chinggis Khans silver statue -amazing ! Power is so easily lost as times change. Smog over UB easily visible on drive in Posted by mwalkone in Ononandaway | Oct 24, 2010
- A cold Yurt or Ger in Terjli -
Arrived on time, walked to hostel to see taxi having it's battery charged. Coffee and off east to Terelj National Park as the sun was coming up. The first thing to go on a mongolian car must be the horn Posted by mwalkone in Ononandaway | Oct 24, 2010
- The VodkatrainThis is going to be a LONG blog so I'll be impressed with and flattered by those of you who take the time to read it all. I'll try and make it as entertaining as possible although that will only Posted by MaryScott in The epic adventures of Mary and Michaela | Oct 22, 2010
- Vodkatrain===Some facts for you:===
* It is the longest train route in the world
* It is about 9000km
* It takes about 7 days and 7 nights on a train from Moscow to Beijing
* It may be called the vodkatrain but Posted by michaelab in Around the world adventure | Oct 22, 2010
- The future of solar power in the land of eternal blue skyTraveling through the Mongolian countryside there are many sights which make you stop and wonder in amazement. From the frail wooden temples perched on Terelj's mountain ledges to the vast endless expanses of unpopulated,uncultivated wilderness that are t Posted by heleneve in Sustainable Asia | Sep 25, 2010
- 20 September 2010Awoke this morning to the feel of winter snowflakes gently falling to the ground, none lay on the ground but it is a sign of things to come.
We have a quiet day today. The car is on the Posted by nbrice in Peking to Paris | Sep 20, 2010
- 19 September 2010Cabbed it to the workshop after a hearty breakfast. When we got there the car had been taken off the ramp and was inside the workshop having the peripherals fitted to the engine. The radiator and grille were Posted by nbrice in Peking to Paris | Sep 19, 2010