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Steve with the 'Scam Van'  
   

Steve with the 'Scam Van'

Shortly after this photo was taken they stopped the van and refused to drive any further, claiming the radiator was cracked and needed to be repaired. Lo and behold, no sooner had we disembarked and they turned around and drove back home... scammers.
Tired feet and yak meat - nomadic life in central Mongolia

July 31st 2006
Sain bainuu! We're back from the countryside and can happily say the Mongolia we came to see is alive and well outside the city, with nomadic life carrying on much as it has for centuries. We spent a magical 10 days in the Arkhangai Aimag (a central province), participating in a nomad-centered project called Ger to Ger (www.gertoger.org), designed to create alternative income for herder famili ... 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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