Four friends, two guides, and a driver embark on a Mongolian adventure. This is an 8-Part series about our 2018 tour through the heart of Mongolia, learning about the culture, food, and history of this magical country.

A Ten-Day Mongolian Adventure Part 1 of 8 – (September, 2018) When Kenric and I visited Singapore in February, 2018, a couple of my schoolmates from Malaysia invited us to join them on their Mongolia trip....

Monasteries of the Khogno Khan Mountains Part 2 of 8 – (September, 2018) Sleeping in the ger was very difficult because of the bitter cold. I piled my coat and scarf on top of the comforter, and wrapped...

Praying for an Easy Drive Part 3 of 8 – (September, 2018) Due to the storm on the first day, we didn’t get to play in the sand dunes. Uncle promised Steph he would stop by one...

Nergui, a Common Name, Means “No Name” Part 4 of 8 – (September, 2018) I liked Nergui and her husband immediately. We were supposed to stay with a different family but that camp was damaged by a storm shortly...

Riding Wild Horses to the Monastery Part 5 of 8 – (September, 2018) When I woke up, Steph and Jessie had already walked up the hill and back. I was glad they shared their facial and body wipes...

A Cold and Wet Visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery Part 6 of 8 – (September, 2018) Everything felt less cheery after we left Nergui’s family. When the two herders taking a break in the field didn’t wave back, I got even...

Drinking Away the Naadam at Mongol Nomadic Part 7 of 8 – (September, 2018) One of the major festivals in Mongolia is Naadam during which men compete in horse racing, archery and Mongolian wrestling. Those are crucial skills if...

Transition to City Life in UB Part 8 of 8 – (September, 2018) After leaving Mongol Nomadic, we went to Khustai National Park to spot Takhi wild horses and other wildlife. The view was great but most of...