Well away from Africa, a race of gazelle lives in Mongolia. Follow me to discover it!

Tracking gazelles in Eastern Mongolia!

In Mongolia shamanism prevails, despite there being numerous religions.
 Here's my beginner's guide.


Shamanism in Mongolia


Mongolia is a country proud of its nomadic roots. Let me tell you about my experience of living in a yurt!

A week with the nomads

Lake Khoton Nuur is to be found in the depths of Syrgaal.  A magnificent green open space. Come with me to explore it.

Horse trekking around Lake Khoton Nuur

Terelj

Bayan Ulgii

Altai Tavan Bogd

Tsambagarav

Bulgan is the capital of the Bulgan 'aimag' and is situated to the northwest of Ulan Bator. It's more of a stopover along the road leading to Lake Khövsgöl than a tourist hotspot. 

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If you ever need to spend a night at Bulgan, you may want to check out a lovely yurt camp on the edge of town. We stayed there several times, as we'd struck up a friendship with the young managers of the site. It's a lively spot, as Bulgan's a popular overnight stay for Mongolian travellers and tourists. There's a constant flow of people and a social vibe. Unlike other, smaller yurt camps that I'd visited, this one has cold beer! The majority of guests were Mongolian and they partied all night before heading on their way the following morning. If you're there during summer and want to avoid the hoards of tourists in Khövsgöl, then Bulgan is the perfect alternative. You can easily reach Erdenet , the Selenga River and the north of Hutag-Öndör as far as the village of Teshig. The chaotic route that leads to the village is stunning, the Mongolians adorable and Egg River magnificent.

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