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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: 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


A Fine Finish: A train ride over the Southern Alps ending in Christchurch
Trains! I had the privilege of taking three train journeys during my travels through New Zealand. What an incredible way to explore a...
Laurie Hull
Apr 3, 2024


Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site: Haast, Jackson Bay and Moeraki Lake on the West Coast, New Zealand
Relaxing even further amidst the wilderness of Lake Moeraki, nestled in the Haast and Jackson Bay area near the Southern Alps. Savoring...
Laurie Hull
Apr 2, 2024


The Southern Alps: Queenstown
Fresh snow blankets the surrounding mountains, enhancing the already dramatic landscape. Went on some beautiful walks. I took an antique...
Laurie Hull
Apr 1, 2024


Majestic Milford Sound and Te Anau
Photos tell more than words.
Laurie Hull
Mar 31, 2024


Wanaka Wine Tasting and War Birds
Another beautiful city with a lake and a view of snow-capped mountains. It's where I spent a day wine tasting with some locals from...
Laurie Hull
Mar 30, 2024
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