Birthday Beijing (Peking) Duck

Trans Mongolian Part 1: Beijing to Mongolia

April 27th 2006
My short time in Beijing only allowed for a brief taste ... but it really was delicious, right down to the Peking (Beijing) duck we feasted on for my birthday dinner. Having arrived in Beijing from India, a few things became immediately apparent. The air was cool and crisp (down to approx 15 degrees from 45 when I left India) - quite a relief, as I was struggling to fit my winter clothes into my ... read more

Asia » Mongolia » Ulaanbaatar

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

Message Follow (16) Comment

Ellen

Ellen Around the World

I'm an Aussie girl who's mad about travel! Me and my pack have covered lots of ground over the past few years .... 2003 - 3 months leave to backpack Europe & Canada 2004 - Holidays in Bali, Indonesia 2005 - Holidays in Turkey, Greece & Thailand 2006 - 5 months leave to travel around the world - India, Nepal, to China, across Mongolia and Russia, through Eastern and some of Western Europe. Then home via Canada and the US. January 2007 - Holidays, North Island, NZ September, 2007 I decided I needed a break from the corporate grind and resigned from Ford in Australia, to do a year ... full info

Joined	March 14th 2006	Trips	0
Last Login	May 4th 2016	Followers	16
Status	BLOGGER	Follows	13
Blogs	47	Guestbook	158
Photos	1,002	Forum Posts	102

[photo=314196]

[blogger=13899]

[photo=314196]

[blog=53400]

[blogger=13899]

Top Photos Blog Map

Tot: 0.24s; Tpl: 0.003s; cc: 19; qc: 84; dbt: 0.0824s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.4mb