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Cycling through the valley  
   

Cycling through the valley

Mongolia - Ger camps, cycling, and nomads

June 28th 2023
The second half of the trip was joining our Trekkup group travelling to Mongolia. I had heard that this was a great trip from a few people, but no one could really tell me the details as to why. I got it later - it was just beautiful country, fun to camp in the gers, good (meat heavy) foods, friendly people, and just so peaceful. But there was no one moment that stood out above the rest really. It ... read more
Asia » Mongolia

Mongolian Flag 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
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23rd July 2023

Wolf Totem
I should have suggested you watch The Hu's "Wolf Totem" as the first track on our "World Metal" thread in the World Music Forum where the metal horses are a wonder to behold. Fascinating how the medium is embraced in many countries around the World. A real eye-opener for me as a further example of music as the pulse that keeps the hearts of many cultures beating.

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