I didn't expect to see so many trees (banana, papaya, palm oil, coconut) just driving around the countryside. I don't mind doing this once in a while. said Mum on our April road trip to Kuala Selangor & Sekinchan 16 May 2024This time around, we decided on Tanjung Sepat, a small seaside fishing village famous …
Highlights : an extinct volcano, a typical Mongolian home & lunch, a copper mine and fields of gold. 6 September 2023The drive to our first stop - Uran Togoo National Park was a surprisingly short 30 minutes, mostly on grassland once Bune left the road from our camp in Selenge. The Uran Togoo and Tulga …
The Blue Pearl of Mongolia delivered on its promise of amazing wilderness experiences. After four incredible days of 'take nothing but pictures, leave only footprints', we departed for our next destination with wonderful memories. 5 September 2023 8.47am Cooking breakfast on our last morning at Lake Khuvsgul, instant noodles generously paired with carrots, cabbage and …
4 September 2023 A day of surprises...in a good way- no aches or soreness from previous day's horse ride- did two (okay 1.5 ) hikes back-to-back - a 'spur of the moment' decision that made the day truly special! I had requested for a hike up the surrounding mountains for a view of the entire …
After the exertions of the previous day, some of us slept in, had a leisurely breakfast before getting ready for the day's highlight. An enthusiastic LC was up early, heading to the nearby forested area to birdwatch and spot wildlife. Horse Riding 3 September 2023By consensus, we opted for a half day horse ride, leaving …
We would be spending the next four days at Lake Khuvsgul - the Blue Pearl of Mongolia, famed for its crystal clear waters, lush forests, wildlife and pristine beauty. Formed over 2 million years ago, it is one of the world's most ancient lakes. LAKE KHUVSGUL largest lake in Mongolia at 136km long and 262m …
18 July 2023My cousin wanted to see wild boars at the peak, so we did not waste time, taking the most direct (and steeper) trail to the top. Midway, we allowed ourselves a brief stop when a break in the foliage revealed the city skyline. Ten minutes later, we reached the peak only to learn …
According to Worldometer - real time world statistics provider, Mongolia is the- 19th largest country in the world by area - 3rd most sparsely populated (6 people per square mile)The landscape is largely steppe, desert, and semidesert, with 75% of the land used for livestock grazing. And that is what makes the Mongolian road trip …
Our next stop was Ogii Lake in the Arkhangai province of central Mongolia, 80km northeast of Kharkhorin. As such we had the morning free to visit the Kharakhorum Museum and Erdene Zuu Monastery. Erdene Zuu Monastery Founded in 1585, Erdene Zuu Monastery is Mongolia's oldest surviving Buddhist shrine, built with stones from the ruined capital …
I've always associated Sekinchan more with rice fields than a fishing village. As 180 sqm of paddy field transitions from growing to ripening, the vast expanse of green cultivated land transforms into a sea of golden fields. This colour changing landscape happens not once, but twice a year! Having seen lush green fields when I …
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