Mongolia is like no other place on Earth. It is the least densely populated country in the world, and at times you may even feel like you are the only one there. Breathe in deeply, enjoy true solitude, and take in some of the most dramatic landscapes you will ever see.

Abandon the SNS, leave the laptop at home, grab the camera and get back to what life is all about. On most of the Mongolian steppe there is no electricity, but the connection between humanity and nature is stronger than ever.

With few paved roads or road markers, frequent river crossings, and the expansive, flat steppe in front of you, there are infinite opportunities to take the road less traveled. This makes Mongolia one of the most adventurous places on Earth, and one of the top destinations for the adventure-seeking traveler.

Mongolia is a land of extremes. It has four strikingly different seasons, each with its own unique beauty, feel, and activities. The landscape is highly variable from the vast grasslands that make up more than half of the country, to the sands of the Gobi desert, to the Altai Mountains reaching over 4,000 meters, to the Siberian taiga, to lush alpine forests, to some of the cleanest lakes in the world. Mongolia is a paradise for the outdoor lover.

Mongolians are some of the world’s kindest people. They welcome guests with milk tea, handmade dairy products and even their own beds for the evening. You will almost never find a locked door on the steppe. Witnessing this extreme generosity is a humbling experience.

Animals have long been an essential part of Mongolian culture. As a nomadic people, Mongolians rely on their horses for travel, their camels for moving heavy loads, and their herds of sheep, goats, cows, and yaks for sustenance. As some of the last nomadic people left on Earth, observing this traditional culture is truly special.

Mongolia’s landscape allows for a multitude of different modes of travel. Whether you are a hiker, biker, horse lover, or you simply want to be able to take a vehicle just about anywhere, Mongolia can accommodate you. In Mongolia travel is possible by car, train, plane, motorbike, kayak, raft, horse, camel, bicycle, dogsled, yak cart, or just on foot.

Get back to basics with a trip to visit a people living as closely to how they did in the time of Chinggis Khan as anyone else in the world. Taking time out of the distractions and stress of daily life to understand and learn from traditional peoples offers a perspective you won’t get anywhere else.

Naadam is the most popular festival in Mongolia, and is believed to have existed for centuries. It features the “three games of men”: archery, horse racing, and wrestling. This national holiday is celebrated nationwide, and is the most exciting event of the year in Mongolia.

Mongolia is the land of Chinggis Khan, the greatest conqueror in world history. With a contiguous empire of approximately 15 million square miles, Mongolia quickly and efficiently conquered the world in the 13th and 14th centuries. The rich history of this empire is fascinating, exciting, and celebrated throughout Mongolia.