Mongolian Throat Singing Demystified
No one can say for sure when the art form of throat singing began. The historical records mention it as early as the Han Dynasty, between 206 – 220 BC. Throat singing then appears in Chinese texts dating in 92 AD. From these accounts, we learn that the northern barbarians who worshipped the wolves sang […]
Pack a sense of humor and an appetite: Mongolia’s cultural norms, explained
Giving a “thumbs up” in the United States is a sign of approval, but it’s considered rude, or even obscene, in Iran, Greece and Russia. Who knew you could get yourself in trouble simply by making a slight hand gesture? Curious to learn what other signs are considered bad behavior around the world? Read more. Every […]
A Guide to Traveling to Sikkim
India: Beyond the Taj Mahal *This is the second in our series on exploring destinations in India beyond the Taj Mahal. You wouldn’t go to Paris and skip the Eiffel Tower, so while we agree that the Taj Mahal is certainly a must-see at both dawn and dusk, there is so much more to India […]
The Flaming Cliffs
The Flaming Cliffs: Why It’s a Must-See When Visiting Mongolia You will likely never forget your visit to the Flaming Cliffs in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. This stunning setting is the stuff of ad campaigns and holiday card photos, but it’s so much more than (just) a beautiful place. Long before the discovery of the world’s […]
Everest Three Ways
Mt. Everest has a universal appeal. It is the highest point on the planet. It also represents the physical aspect of the heights of human achievement. And though the summit has been reached thousands of times, climbers continue to scale this famous of all mountains, and trekkers visit the basecamps both north and south. See […]
Bringing Sight to the Blind – Light to Darkness
Dr. Dick Litwin, traveler with a heart of compassion This week we would like to highlight the wonderful work of Dr Richard Litwin MD and his wife Judith. Their selfless efforts toward restoring vision have had a positive impact on thousands of people in the developing world. Nomadic Expeditions organizes travel for more than those […]
Nepal’s Annapurna
Repository of Prosperity and Auspiciousness The Himalaya play a central role in Vedic mythology, revered as gods and the home of the gods. Annapurna is the Hindu goddess of food, giver of alms, and queen of the holy city of Varanasi on the river Ganges. The Annapurna range divides the geography, history, and culture of […]
Why Your Next Family Trip Should be to Mongolia
There are few greater luxuries in life than spending time with family, and nothing brings the family together quite like exploring a new destination together. Travel provides so many opportunities for meaningful interactions and memory-making experiences. Whether you’re seeing the world through the unfiltered lens of a young child’s eyes or gra
Travel with a Purpose: + Denver Lions Give Gift of Sight in Mongolia
By Myrna Ann Adkins, Denver Lions Our group of six Denver Lions volunteers who had planned and would carry out the 2018 Eyesight Project arrived in Mongolia at midnight after a full day of travel. Despite the challenges of getting six suitcases of recycled eyeglasses through customs, and the exhaustion from the long trip, the welcome […]
Mongolian Performing Arts Students Take Once in a Lifetime Trip
Enriching lives. Protecting places. This phrase features prominently on the front cover of our brochure and the home page of our website because it encapsulates what we try to do at Nomadic Expeditions. We offer unrivaled travel experiences while striving to leave our destinations better off than when we arrived. To that end, Nomadic Expeditions [&
Jack Weatherford Q&A: Insights on Travel and the History of Mongolia
Q&A with New York Times bestselling author Jack Weatherford.
Musings on Mongolia with Bob Krist, National Geographic Photographer and World Traveler
“Who would you invite to a dinner party?” It’s a popular ice breaker, with answers often ranging from the Dalai Lama to Abraham Lincoln, but once you’ve met Bob Krist, it’s likely he will be the first person who comes to mind. Krist is an award-winning photographer who has traveled the world for National Geographic. […]
Mongolia: A Travel Agent’s Perspective
Travel Agent Irene Pelled Traveled with Nomadic Expeditions to Mongolia. She shares her unique insights in a guest blog.
Where Livestock Outnumber People: How One Traveler Maintained Her Vegan Lifestyle While Traveling to Mongolia By Wanda Plucinski
I was all set for my journey to Mongolia, but after becoming vegan seven years ago, I planned to have few options in a country where meat is a staple
Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La
To an outsider, taking a tour in Bhutan may feel like visiting a living, breathing time capsule of an era one hundred years past.
Ecosystems of the Gobi Desert
It’s not often you hear the word Gobi without the word desert attached: the image of a barren, lifeless place of endless billowing sand dunes is firmly affixed to the term desert in the mind of the general public.
Mongolia Weather Tips: Travel to Mongolia
Explore weather tips for travel to Mongolia! There are typically 230-260 sunny days—from which Mongolia derives its status as "Land of the Blue Sky."
Packing List Mongolia: Travel Tips
What should you put on your packing list for Mongolia travel? Check out these travel tips and pack list items for the adventure traveler!
The Mongolia Tour: Painting the Snow Leopard Volume 5
Volume 5: Through the Eyes of the Snow Leopard. Joe Rohde's incredible journey through Mongolia continues.
Carol Tanenbaum – A Photojournal Excerpt
Lake Hovsgol Feb 19, 2007 — Beginnings The road from Moron to Lake Hovsgol is more the suggestion of a pathway for vehicles than a highway. Deeply frozen ruts, mostly, interspersed with rocky patches. The two-and-a-half hour trip becomes smoother once we reach the lake, as the lake turns into the highway. It begins to […]
Phula Sherpa Q&A: Nepal From a Guide’s Eyes
Ever wanted to know more about the Sherpa guides who facilitate treks and climbs to Himalaya wonders? Curious to know their favorite places in Nepal and what their everyday life is
Shaitan Singh Rathore Q&A: A Tour Leader’s Rajasthan
Proudly from the state of Rajasthan, Shaitan Singh Rathore is from an agricultural family. The family holds more than 300 acres of land and keeps cows and buffalos for milk and but
Why India Is A Great Destination For Holiday Season Travel
While the vastly different regions of India present a range of climates—from the arid western deserts to the humid southwestern rainforests—Winter finds India blissfully temper
Destination: Naadam Games
Naadam means to come together as one and have a celebration. A spectacle of pageantry and cultural performances, the centerpiece of this journey will lift your spirits and fill you
What to Expect When You Attend Naadam Festival
Mongolia’s Centuries-Old Festival of Competition Festivals are more than just a celebration; they are a way to honor one’s traditions and history. However, some festivals are w
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Mongolia
Mongolia proudly has five such sites, with another 12 on the tentative list. Ranging from relatively small monument sites to vast tracts of natural landscape, these locations embod
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Bhutan
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has placed eight sites on the tentative list for the small Himalayan nation of Bhutan. UNESCO designat
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Tibet
Although technically an autonomous region of China, Tibet has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as home to three Worl
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal
Visiting Nepal’s four UNESCO World Heritage Sites is like traveling backwards in time—seeing the birthplace of Lord Buddha, touring the ancient monuments of long-ago dynasties
Wild Journeys, Responsible Travel: An Earth Day Message
When tourism works to successfully protect natural and cultural heritage, it also invests in safeguarding this legacy for future generations. Sustainable tourism will only successf
Sanjay Saxena Q&A: The Foremost India Expert Discusses Travel & Our ‘Festival of Rajasthan’ Journey
Sanjay Saxena, Director of Operations at Nomadic Expeditions, was born in New Delhi, India. A professional guide since 1979, Sanjay has led groups on touring, trekking, climbing, a
Why Destination Specialists Are Essential
Then there is the lifetime of expertise of the travel expert who has not only been to a place but guided numerous tours to and throughout the region. Experts who have contacts not