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Olgii, the Doorway to the Altai Mountains and Mongolia Kazakh Eagle Hunters

Olgii, the capital of Bayan-Ölgii Province in western Mongolia, is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage, located in the heart of the Altai Mountains. We visited Olgii and the Altai region for several weeks, during our Mongolia travel…. Continue Reading →

Altai Mountains Trekking How-To Guide: Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

For adventurers looking to explore remote areas, Altai mountains trekking brings you by glacier-fed rivers, snow-packed passes, turquoise lakes, and high peaks. And a chance to hike where few people seldom go, besides the local Kazakh nomads watching over their… Continue Reading →

The Golden Eagle Festival: Deep into Traditional Kazakh Culture in the Mongolian Altai

One of the reasons we wanted to visit the Altai was to attend one of the traditional eagle festivals near Olgii. The Golden Eagle Festival was the perfect opportunity to learn more about the Kazakh culture. What is the Golden… Continue Reading →

Skies of Mongolia – Photo Essay

Mongolia’s skies are different. Noticeably different and beautifully so. It could be because of the abundance of unobstructed immensities, or because one’s sight is rarely distracted by artificial features or human construction. We spent two months in Mongolia, discovering Central… Continue Reading →

Our Kazakh Homestay in the Altai: First Night and First Snow

The snow was falling hard and limited our visibility to only a few meters. Our friend Bek was a cautious driver and slowly navigated the bumps and cracks in the dirt road. It had barely taken us 30 minutes to… Continue Reading →

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