Wandering life: the nomadic people of Mongolia

For thousands of years, the peoples living in the stepped of Central Asia have followed their own path, living by their own traditions, without letting themselves be influenced too much by the ever changing ‘modern’ standards of living. For many of us, life outside urban settlements, without cars, sky-scrapers, internet, appliances and gadgets seem almost unimaginable, but nomads are the living proof that life in close communion with nature is indeed possible even today, and some argue that it’s even more enjoyable and uplifting that our so called ‘civilized’ lives. If you want to experience the nomadic lifestyle, you can join an eco-tour, but you might as well go on your own if you’ve got the guts. All you need is a Mongolian phrasebook, a well-stocked backpack and resilience. …