First meeting of NVs for 2010-11

It's All Part of the Experience

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November 7th 2010
The title of this blog is dedicated to my soon-to-be-departing-Mongolia-friend, Beth, who has used this statement many times over the past 3 months to retain her amazing optimism. I will certainly miss her. 😞 And I have to say, since I published my last blog, I have had some great experiences.....so let's commence! The race that didn't stop a nation The 150th running of the Melbourne ... read more

Asia » Mongolia » Darkhan

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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