The Jacks

Ulaanbaatar

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September 22nd 2006
So as you all know the Russians are noted for cutting away the red tape and bureaucracy from their systems, there train border with Mongolia is no acception. After half day on the train we reached the Russian border in the afternoon. Several hours were spent waiting for something to actually happen and wondering whether Ronan would actually be allowed out of Russia that day. After carefully mindin ... read more

Asia » Mongolia » Ulaanbaatar

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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