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Nestled between Russia and China, the cultural pearl known as Mongolia beckons you. If you are looking for an escape into the extraordinary and a vacation like no other then you need to heed the call. Finish up whatever it is you’re doing – watching television, reading the paper, researching NY Natural Gas Prices – and get ready to prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. Our guide will help you prepare for the most challenging but, ultimately, rewarding vacation you ever had.

When planning a trip to Mongolia, it is important to pack the essentials and given the location of this country, you are going to want to make sure you pack warm clothing. You will also want to invest in some good walking shoes as you tour the many bazaars and traverse some of the uneven, stone streets. Another important thing to remember, in Mongolia, is the virtue of patience. Many people in this culture operate on their own time and the jet setting ways of a westerner will not only come across as rude but yield quite the opposite effect. And while there are jeeps you can rent at decent enough prices, the typical mode of travel (besides walking) is by horse or camel.

And keep in mind that while a vacation to Mongolia is certainly a journey into the extraordinary, it is also a challenge – both spiritually and physically. Learning to overcome yourself and master your mind is part of enjoying the experience and, really, understanding what it is to live in Mongolia.

Lake Hovskol is called the Dark Blue Pearl of Mongolia, and contains 70 of the nation-s fresh water. The lake is the 14th largest freshwater lake in the world. 44 different water plants grow within it, and the surrounding area is host to 750 species of plant life. 60 of those species have important medical uses. Although bio-diversity is limited because of the climate, 10-20 of the species here are found now where else in the world.

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The southern Mongolia is spanned by a large portion of the Gobi desert. As all deserts go, it is home to mounds and mounds of sand. However, unlike many deserts, the Gobi often sees cold temperatures and snow on the peaks surrounding the valleys. People who visit Mongolia are often times drawn to the inter-country desert for its incredible beauty and the natives have made use of this by organizing tours. Many of these tours are by camel, the most eloquent and unique way to see the Gobi desert. These animals are perfectly adapted for desert Read the rest of this entry »

If you are traveling to Mongolia there are a few things you should know before leaving home. A new law passed in July of 2010 requires all foreign visitors to carry their passports at all times. Travelers must show identification upon entering and exiting the country. The Mongolian government is working to end all occurrences of child abductions by requiring adults traveling with children to provide documentation of a relationship to the child.

Mongolian Food

The traditional Mongolian diet consists of mainly protein from meat and dairy. Yogurt and cheese made from sheep-s milk, root vegetables, dumplings Read the rest of this entry »

Are you interested in jaunting to Mongolia? If yes, then ignore procrastinating because immeasurable fun is waiting for you. There are a lot of exciting attractions in Mongolia, but the one attraction that is the most captivating is the Naadam Festival. This traditional festival is known as “Eriin Gurvan Naadam” amongst the locals. It features the perfect atmosphere for games to be played throughout the day — wrestling, archery and horse racing. These games of the Read the rest of this entry »