There are a lot of things going into our next trip through Mongolia, Russia, Central Asia & Iran. Perhaps no part of this journey am I more excited for, than the 5-8 day expedition we’re planning in Mongolia! We plan to trek from the Chuluut ...[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Mongolia’
April 3rd, 2013 - 2:12 am § in Asia Travel Blogs, Destinations
Photograph of the week: Gobi desert, Mongolia
Mongolia is one of those countries not frequently visited by tourists because of its remoteness, but deserves to be recognized as one of the most beautiful in the world. Dario Endara spent over a week with a private driver touring the centre and southe...[...]
November 14th, 2012 - 2:51 pm § in Destinations, Journals
Happy 850th, Genghis!
Mongolia is celebrating the 850th birthday of its founding father by proclaiming his favorite bird, the saker falcon, as its very first national bird. The move not only provides a fitting tribute to Genghis Khan; it will also help raise awareness about the importance of protecting this endangered sp[...]
Your Own Amazing Race: 6 Adventure Competitions Around the World
Ranging from a few hours to a few weeks, athletic competitions are one of many reasons to pack a bag and hit the road. If navigating unknown territory, breaking into a sweat and undertaking physically demanding activities is your idea of a good vacation, get your race on at one of these competiti[...]
August 8th, 2012 - 1:12 pm § in Asia Travel Blogs, China travel blogs, Destinations, India travel blogs, Japan travel blogs, Malaysia travel blogs, Singapore travel blogs, Thailand travel blogs
Asia’s Greatest Train Journeys
Train travel is always the fastest method of getting from point to point, but compared to flying it’s much more romantic and memorable. Rather than cramming into flying tin can you can actually get[...]
April 9th, 2012 - 8:16 am § in Destinations, Journals
The Radar: Top 10 Tapas in Granada, How to Catch a Geoduck, All Aboard the Trans-Mongolian Railway!
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the Web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog for our roundups. Photo: Luis Eduardo Sandoval Bavaresco/My Shot[...]