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Back in the concrete jungle

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August 17th 2006
Being back in UB was great because we could have a shower and wash the dust from our eyebrowws. In the gobi we had stopped twice at small towns to go to the poulic baths where most of the townspeople were having showers. But shortly afterwards you were hot and dusty again,. The air is so dry out there too. I wa disappointed to hear that mongolian bbq isnt actually from mongolia but is an import ... read more

Asia » Mongolia

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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