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THE GER: MONGOLIAN COUNTRYSIDE
swesn Says: While some tourists come especially to Mongolia to stay in tourist gers, it is more authentic to stay with a local family. However, this cannot be planned beforehand. If you are lucky to get the chance, go for it for you will have a tremendously memorable experience.Pros :-...
swesn Says: Mongolian men carry with them a snuff bottle, filled with snuff, a sort of tobacco powder. A custom upon meeting friends is to exchange their snuff bottles with the other men. Unscrew the cap. Take the little ladel which is attached to the cap and scoop out a miniscule...
swesn Says: Entering the ger, one should walk clock-wise around it. There are standard places to put things. The stove is in the middle. On the left, upon entering, is where they put the horse saddles and other related items. In the back-ground is the family chest. To the right of the...
swesn Says: My impression is that horses in Mongolia are wilder. During our stay at Gachuurt, the kind Mongolians offered to let us ride their horses to cross a river or whatever. However, in one incident, a horse with my friend Pablo on it panicked and galloped away at top speed. Pablo...
swesn Says: If you do not have time and are not going on a jeep tour into the outskirts of Mongolia, here is a suggestion : You can take a local bus to Gachuurt, a village just 20km from Ulaan Baator. There is a river nearby. Walk around until you find a nice spot to camp. The view...
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While some tourists come especially to Mongolia to stay in tourist gers, it is more authentic to stay with a local family. However, this cannot be planned...
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