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- Wolfberry, the Chinese Berry that Brings Longevity and HealthLegendary quests for the fountain of youth have occupied explorers for centuries. While none have been successful, in 1996, a Chinese Professor brought an amazing Mongolian secret of longevity to American, and laid it in the laps of western scientists.
3 Million Reasons to Visit Mongolia: The Land of Chinggis KhanAn introduction to Mongolia, the isolated and desolate land that exists in equal parts myth and reality.- Road to the 2012 London Olympics: Sport in Mongolia!Wrestling is one of the nation's most popular sports. Its greatest triumph came at the 1974 World Championships in Katowice (Poland), where the country's wrestler Eveguine Oidov , a national idol,
- Mining Investors Look to MongoliaNatural resources in copper, gold and coal are generating new interest in this sparsely populated, landlocked country.
Now We Are in Yuanshangdu, Aka XanaduIn the summer it is a scalding expanse of desert, in the spring verdant grassland; but in the winter, Inner Mongolia's Xanadu is a white kingdom few travelers, beyong the occasional Mongol nomad, brave to enter.
Memories of MongoliaRecollections of my travels in Mongolia.- Mongolia: -50c Temperatures Kills 2 Million Head of LivestockAs extreme winter temperatures fell as low as -50 c nearly 2 million head of livestock have died. Thousands of families in Mongolia could be facing a food and economic insecurity.
- Inner Mongolia: Taking the Night Train to China's Northern DomainA description of China's northern region of Inner Mongolia, things travelers can do while there, and tips on how to get there.
How and Why You Should Vacation in MongoliaSure Mongolia is a non-traditional vacation locale, but this colorful and picturesque country has more to offer than you think.
Trekking in Mongolia: Why Ride a Horse When You Can WalkWe like traveling to out of the way places where we can experience the local culture, commune with nature, and avoid a million other tourists. And when it comes to out of the way places, you can't get much more out of the way than Mongolia.- Travel to Mongolia and Study the Gobi DesertGreat three week adventure for people interested in Mongolia, deserts and ecosystems. Great for grad students, undergrads and people in dire need of an adventure.
- I'm an Ugly AmericanAre you sick of being called "ignorant" and "arrogant" by the rest of the world? Tired of Europeans bashing the United States? This article explains why Europe's opinion doesn't matter and why you should wear the term "Ugly American" proudly.
- Life in the Gobi DesertAn overview of what life is like in the Gobi desert. Find out more about the geography, plant life, and various animals that live in the Gobi desert.
- The Buryat People of MongoliaThe aftermath of Stalinism has strongly influenced the plight of the Buryat people of Mongolia.
- Mongolia Monsoon: A Short StorySummer Days, with the hot, beading rays shining down on Mya's face as she lay in the warm blades of grass, starring up into the clouds and hands held like a pillow behind her head as she called out the shapes that came into form.
- Travelling in Style: Professional JetsettersRecent security alerts mean that travellers have to rethink their packing
