Back in time: visiting the old capital Karakorum

Long long ago, in a world far away from here, there existed a vast empire known as the Mongol Empire. In fact, this was the biggest land empire the world has ever witnessed. Genghis Khan led the conquering Mongols to their victories, and after attaining so many distant lands and victories, he needed a place…

The Soviet legacy of Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar is a weird city. To people who first visit the Mongolian capital, it might seem like a bunch of different buildings tangled together in one big, weird mix. It’s quite old, although there are no buildings that suggest it is. The only really old constructions left are a few lucky Buddhist temples. Ulaanbaatar, or…