Riding a Motorbike in the Icy Rain

By |August 24th, 2013|Asia, Featured, Journeys, Mongolia, Off Road, Outdoor|

The first time we stop because the gear chain is loose. I climb off the motorbike, Basa does, too. He sits down behind the bike and pulls a wrench from his Deel, the traditional Mongolian coat. The colorful garment has no pockets, just a fabric belt that's wrapped around the waist. Basa keeps the tools [...]

Horse Trekking at Tsagaan Nuur

By |August 17th, 2013|Asia, Horseback, Journeys, Mongolia, Outdoor|

  When Orkhon said, the way to the mineral springs would be difficult, he was not exaggerating. The term "rough terrain" has never been a better fit. We are in the mountains around the Tsagaan Nuur, the "White Lake" in the Arkhangai province, central Mongolia. Orkhon is the mountain guide of a three-day [...]