Gandantegchinlen Monastery 9
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The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually... [read more]
The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually... [read more] Blog: First Impressions Count
Date: June 1st 2009
Date: June 1st 2009
And Ulaan Bataar’s Are Not Good
Picked up at the station by the local guide, the first words to the group were “Be careful of your valuables here.” Inspiring to say the least. On a brighter note, it was the first time I saw snow though and a welcome relief from the 35+ degree days of Beijing. Piling into the hotel, the first thought on everyone’s mind was shower, and after 3 ... read moreComment on Gandantegchinlen Monastery 9
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I'll be setting off on March 30, 2009 with my friend, Amy, on the first stint of my round-the-world adventure (even though she's bailing on me just a short way in) so I've designed this travel blog so that I don't keep cluttering up your inboxes with emails while I conquer the big wide world. Feel free to subscribe so that you receive an email when I update my blog, that way you don't have to keep checking it every day.
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