Sweating over the stove

Foxy Festivities

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December 29th 2005
We think it's safe to say there'll never be another Christmas like it. Apart from a massive oversupply of yummy food and a lone Santa hat, it bore little resemblance to festivities of years gone by. One of the most remarkable novelties was the recently departed fox which travelled with us, securely strapped to the roof racks of Zulaa's van. Thanks to the lack of tourist activity at this time ... 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