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'An impressive guidebook - clear, comprehensive and very readable.' John Durham, Former British Ambassador to Mongolia 'A great read for arm-chair enthusiasts, packed with facts and advice from the author.' Traveller
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Open to the Western world since 1990, the 'Land of Blue Sky' is one of the few places on earth where travellers can tread on undiscovered ground and explore with a true sense of adventure. Homeland of the greatest conqueror of all time, Genghis Khan, vast tracts can be discovered on horse or camel, or in the comfort of a four-wheel drive. Culture and customs are covered in detail, including the deel, the colourful national dress, herding rules and customs, Mongolian throat singing and Naadam, the annual celebration of wrestling, archery and horseriding. For those keen to sample the unique pleasures of staying with nomads, the guide also explains how and where to experience the traditional lifestyle of a Mongolian ger.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This guidebook is intended for people that really want to get deeply in touch with Mongolia, with a very impressive amount of information, region by region.
I really don't think that there could be a better guidebook about this Country.
I really don't think that there could be a better guidebook about this Country.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This guide is the best guide for travel in Mongolia, but should be combined with another guide such as the LP for maximum effect. The guide has a vast background section with which it gives a real feeling to the country. The guide is low on actual information about places and locations. Two thirds of the book are used for background information.
The book lacks GPS coordinates and locations of sights are not clearly indicated and this book alone would not suffice to locate them. It is a well written guide, but the book clearly needs an overhaul of the travel section. It is not up to par with other Bradt guides and the guide certainly has a more dated feel than the date of publication suggests.
The book lacks GPS coordinates and locations of sights are not clearly indicated and this book alone would not suffice to locate them. It is a well written guide, but the book clearly needs an overhaul of the travel section. It is not up to par with other Bradt guides and the guide certainly has a more dated feel than the date of publication suggests.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Sorry to disagree with the previous reviewers but disagree I must. I bought the Bradt guide partly on the strength of earlier reviews and partly to see how other guides compare with Lonely Planet, my normal guidebook of choice. I now know why I lean towards LP.
For sure Part One has a good deal of interesting background and detail which will enhance your understanding of Mongolia and maybe stir a yearning to visit. There is also a good selection of high quality colour photographs to whet the appetite still further. However, Part Two The Guide, the engine room of a good guide book, is sadly lacking. The map of Ulan Bator is not cross-referenced with the text; there is no numbered list of sights, places to eat etc with a grid reference to match back to the map. The fact the UB map shows my accommodation in a place it has not been for years did not exactly endear me to this book nor did it fill me with confidence about the accuracy or attention to detail. Incidentally it is shown correctly in Bryn Thomas's estimable Trans-Siberian Handbook which is of the same vintage so there is no excuse. I found the layout to be confusing, littered with text boxes which have been tossed around like so much confetti.
Oh and one last gripe: the index is in an absurdly tiny font size: why?
It is pretty clear to me this guidebook is targeted at tourists with deeper pockets than mine, who cannot travel too far from home without keeping the normal creature comforts. Phrases such as: 'Ladies, should you need a nice loo when you are out and about in Ulaanbaatar...' speak volumes.
I have not tried a Bradt guide before but on the strength of this one I shall not bother again. I have no idea how good the LP equivalent is, but if it is written to the normal LP standard I suspect it would be far more to my liking.
Jane Blunden clearly has an affinity with Mongolia and her passion shines through. In summary, if you want a nice middle class book to read in a comfortable armchair, telling you how spiffing Mongolia is then this is an excellent choice. If you want a guidebook to use on the ground, to help you with the day-to-day navigation around a wonderful country then this is not the one for you.
For sure Part One has a good deal of interesting background and detail which will enhance your understanding of Mongolia and maybe stir a yearning to visit. There is also a good selection of high quality colour photographs to whet the appetite still further. However, Part Two The Guide, the engine room of a good guide book, is sadly lacking. The map of Ulan Bator is not cross-referenced with the text; there is no numbered list of sights, places to eat etc with a grid reference to match back to the map. The fact the UB map shows my accommodation in a place it has not been for years did not exactly endear me to this book nor did it fill me with confidence about the accuracy or attention to detail. Incidentally it is shown correctly in Bryn Thomas's estimable Trans-Siberian Handbook which is of the same vintage so there is no excuse. I found the layout to be confusing, littered with text boxes which have been tossed around like so much confetti.
Oh and one last gripe: the index is in an absurdly tiny font size: why?
It is pretty clear to me this guidebook is targeted at tourists with deeper pockets than mine, who cannot travel too far from home without keeping the normal creature comforts. Phrases such as: 'Ladies, should you need a nice loo when you are out and about in Ulaanbaatar...' speak volumes.
I have not tried a Bradt guide before but on the strength of this one I shall not bother again. I have no idea how good the LP equivalent is, but if it is written to the normal LP standard I suspect it would be far more to my liking.
Jane Blunden clearly has an affinity with Mongolia and her passion shines through. In summary, if you want a nice middle class book to read in a comfortable armchair, telling you how spiffing Mongolia is then this is an excellent choice. If you want a guidebook to use on the ground, to help you with the day-to-day navigation around a wonderful country then this is not the one for you.
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i was unable to find this book in any shops, so i was very pleased to see it second hand on Amazon. it arrived quickly with a nice note saying enjoy. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Jane Turnage
Mongolia Here I Come!
I must confess that I have not (yet) visited Mongolia but after reading Jane Blundens Guide I feel as if I have already been there. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2007 by Eamonn Sreenan
Best guide book there is!!!
I found this guide to be an excellent read both for the background information on Mongolia and for its authoritative sections on the provinces. Read more
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