Category Pre-Trip

Genghis Khan, The Mongol Empire and Meritocracy

  I think that Genghis Khan ( 12th-13th century), who was of course Mongolian, was a very interestingly represented leader in western society. When we hear his name we think of a merciless tyrant, ruthless murdering and pillaging, a bunch of guys…

The name “The Rover”

When I was a kid, my dad had this book he kept around called “The Rover” by Joseph Conrad.  Conrad also authored the book “Heart of Darkness” which isn’t really too well known unless you’re a literature buff. However, the…

Why Mongolia?

  I’ve been interested in geography and the world since I got my first map at 9 years old. When I was bored I’d try to match the country’s flags to the country on the map. As a young adult…

Welcome and Thanks for Reading!

  Hello friends and readers! Welcome to my blog! I’ve created this site to document and share my experiences on my upcoming trip through a few countries in Asia (as well as any future forays). My goal for this site…