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

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Bayan Ulgii

Altai Tavan Bogd

Tsambagarav

The Chuluut River stems from the Hangay Mountains and flows up to the north of Arkhangai Province, where it joins three other rivers, the Ider, Delgermurmun and Selenga.

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The Chuluut River or 'stoney river' is a favourite spot for taïmen fishing. Its famous basaltic canyon is a stunning nesting ground for eagles and falcons. This immense river-formed valley cuts through the steppe and left me with a dreamy feeling of time having stopped still on the banks below the cliffs. It was Spring and we arrived on horseback. We decided to head down the cliffs not knowing what to expect. Snow clung to the banks and winter's icy tendrils covered shady parts of the river - needless to say our horses were tentative during the approach.  Imagine the sight of hundreds of Artic Lenok, blocked by strips of ice, swimming alongside huge rainbow-coloured trout that leap over rocks, their scales glinting in sunshine filtered by the trees. All accompanied by the distant call of a herdsman looking for an errant animal...

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