Mongolia
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One of the most beautiful countries on Earth has the worst food
Few nations have the incredible scenery and sense of wild adventure of Mongolia. But there’s a reason travellers say you should “take a sauce”.
- Ben Groundwater
Amazing and crowd-free: 12 of the world’s most underrated countries
Look beyond the usual destinations and you’ll find outstanding countries that offer something different, and may well be bargain-priced and uncrowded too.
- Brian Johnston
Western Mongolia: Ancient rock carvings reveal remarkable tales
Rock carvings in spectacular Mongolian locations are remarkable records of ancient lives.
- Mark Daffey
Mongolia's throat singers: The surprising weapon behind this alternative band's success
Dashdorj Tserendavaa started throat singing when he was six. Now in his 60s, he's considered the Pavarotti of Mongolia.
- Mark Daffey
Six of the best Mongolian moments
Throat singing, falconry and eating mutton dumplings with locals are just some of the experiences to savour in this remarkable country.
- Mark Daffey
Airport review: Ulaan Bataar, Chinggis Khaan International Airport, Mongolia
With only four international flights listed, could this be one of the least stressful airport experiences?
- Mark Daffey
Airline review: Mongolian Airlines Boeing 737-800 economy, Hong Kong to Ulannbataar
The flight: Hong Kong to Ulaan Bataar, Mongolian Airlines economy
- Mark Daffey
The things you have to do to please your travel hosts
It's not very nice on the first taste, then properly bad on the second taste, and pretty much undrinkable by the time I raise the bowl to my lips a third time.
- Ben Groundwater
Trans-Mongolian train trip: A rail journey like no other
Ten days, five time zones, two continents: this is one epic train journey.
- Ben Groundwater
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