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Antartica: Getting My Land Legs Back in Buenos Aires
I spent a few days in Buenos Aires both before and after visiting Ushuaia and Antarctica. It had been 20 years since my last visit, so it...
Laurie Hull
Nov 19, 2024


Picture-Perfect NYC: Highlights from a Photo Workshop
Here are some iconic shots from a photo class in New York City. It was a wonderful, jam-packed few days filled with lessons, tips, and...
Laurie Hull
Jul 14, 2024


Lasting Impressions of Mongolia
Ever since I saw stunning photos of Mongolia many years ago, I've wanted to visit this mysterious country. It's usually a captivating...
Laurie Hull
Jun 23, 2024


Dungobi Aimag Region - Middle Gobi and our last days in Mongolia
Rock formations of the Baga Gazriin Chuluu. Our last ger camp which looked more like a ger Army base. We went out with a bang: pounding...
Laurie Hull
Jun 21, 2024


The Children of Mongolia
It's always a joy to interact with children from other countries. this little boy loved his little lamb
Laurie Hull
Jun 20, 2024


Altay Mountains and Gurvan Saikhan National Park: Mongolia
Local Temple Hiked the Valley of the Eagles, Yolyn Am. Fortunate to see many animals and birds, but sadly no eagles. Our fun group Snow...
Laurie Hull
Jun 20, 2024


Gers Aren't For Whimps: Mongolia
We stayed in over ten different gers across various locations in Mongolia. Gers are round felt tents (mobile homes) that can be...
Laurie Hull
Jun 19, 2024


Gobi Desert Nomadic Family and Sand Dunes: Khongoriin Els, Mongolia
Nomadic Desert family visit Loved the family goat. This ger was complete with all electronics: iphones, chargers, TV, Netflix, etc. The...
Laurie Hull
Jun 19, 2024


To the Gobi Desert for a Monastery and Flaming Cliffs: Ongiin Khiid and Bayanzag, Mongolia
The ruins of Ongiin Khiid. Buddhist monasteries and universities destroyed during the Russian communist purges in the 1930's. In the...
Laurie Hull
Jun 17, 2024


Today I Milked a Yak: Orkhon Valley, Mongolia
Today, I woke up to a stunning sunrise and the sound of yaks grazing in the pastures surrounding our ger camp. Yaks make the funniest...
Laurie Hull
Jun 15, 2024


Questions and Answers with a Monk: Kharkhorin, Mongolia
A great day to interview a monk at the Buddhist Tibetan Monastery Erdene Zhu in Kharkhorin dating back to 1585. This monastery was built...
Laurie Hull
Jun 12, 2024


Where Horses Run Free: Khustai National Park, Mongolia
Through city traffic then breathtaking vast landscapes, our convoy of five 4x4s heads off to Khustai National Park to see where wild...
Laurie Hull
Jun 11, 2024


Chanting Monks, Soviet Monument, Dinosaurs, and Coffee. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Today we started our tour with National Geographic G Adventures. First up was the Gandan Monastery where we were treated to hypnotic...
Laurie Hull
Jun 10, 2024


Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia:Â I smell smoke
Parliament Paul and I made it to Mongolia! Woo hoo! It was a couple of long flights, but we survived, even though Paul had to endure a...
Laurie Hull
Jun 9, 2024


Autumn to Spring in the same day: Australia and New Zealand reflections
As my journey drew to a close, I found myself wondering if I could readjust to city life. This trip reinforced my deep connection to...
Laurie Hull
Apr 4, 2024
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