For trips to the Gobi desert, including staying in gers, camel and horse-rding etc, I would recommend looking at www.gobitours.com
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mongolia in 7 to 10 Days in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called september 2012 in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
The Gobi desert is the must-see area in my opinion. Khuvsgul is beautiful and spectacular but in an Alpine way....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Dalanzadgad to Bayanzag in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Between 85 and 90 kilometres -about 2 and 1/2 hours in an OK jeep.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called advice in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
The problem with taking kids is the long times spent in cars/jeeps. Much better if you can fly and avoid the 20 hour journeys !...
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Boavista - Day Trips in the Africa Branch
I will be taking a family holiday at a resort on Boavista for 1 week at the end of November....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 4-5 day tour recommendations in Mongolia (October)? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
The best tour would be a 4 day trip around the Gobi, but you would have to fly down there and back to make it worthwhile. Try looking at...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mongolia in October? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
October can be OK, especially towards the South. If you can afford to fly I would do 1 week tour there and then do smaller trips from UB (...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Malawi in Feb - any tips? in the Africa Branch
Try going to Vwaza Park in the North - not often visited but very good for viewing elephants and hippos.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mongolia-5 day gobi desert tour with a 3 month old baby in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I travelled with a 9 month old with no problems. It can be a bit dusty and very bumpy but I think you'll be OK. I aslo know of a Gobi...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Unprepared in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
You could also try Gobiours at www.gobitour.com
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Best way to get to Lake Khovsgol in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Take a shared taxi/bus from Moron.
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Places Around Mahdia in the Africa Branch
Thanks, but these are both North of Mahdia.
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Places Around Mahdia in the Africa Branch
Does anyone have any tips for day trips from Mahdia, preferably to the South or West ? We have 2 young kids, so not too long in the car.
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posted a new Thorn Tree thread called Hostel in Central Moscow in the Europe - Eastern Europe & the Caucasus Branch
I'll be in Moscow for 2 days in early July before taking the Trans Mongolian railway. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Swimming in Malawi Lake in the Africa Branch
I would suggest a coule of days at Vwaza Park, NW of Mzuzu. Not often visited, nice views from the huts you sleep in, walking and driving...
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