Mongolia: Riding a camel

Mongolia: Riding a camel

was really nice! And it didn’t seem that there are too many tourists coming through and the camels are being used “normally” as well – and well taken care...
Mongolia: countryside and gers

Mongolia: countryside and gers

Now 3 days/2 nights of to the country side. Sleeping in ger camps – traditional Mongolian tents which are still being used my the nomads today (still a lot of people, I think our honcho said 40%, live a nomadic live). Long drives to get there (for example it...
Mongolia: UB “local” Performance

Mongolia: UB “local” Performance

On the first evening in UB we also went to a show/performance with music (traditional Mongolian throat singing) dance and  Contortionist (“Schlangenmensch”). Was really VERY interesting. With some of their music they could have a show on a heavy metal...
Mongolia: Ulaan Baatar (UB)

Mongolia: Ulaan Baatar (UB)

After a long train ride and hours of waiting at the border (8 hours?) we arrived in Mongolia/Ulaan Baatar.We walked around the city a bit – I was on the (unsuccessful) adventure to find a shisha – and we saw the big statue of Chinghis khaan.Even though we...