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The Seventy Islands are part of the Rock Islands of Palau

Amazing and crowd-free: 12 of the world’s most underrated countries

Look beyond the usual destinations and you’ll find outstanding countries that offer something different, and may well be bargain-priced and uncrowded too.

  • by Brian Johnston
Mountain scene in the Sagsai Valley.

Western Mongolia: Ancient rock carvings reveal remarkable tales

Rock carvings in spectacular Mongolian locations are remarkable records of ancient lives.

  • by Mark Daffey
Throat singers in traditional dress.

Mongolia's throat singers: The surprising weapon behind this alternative band's success

Dashdorj Tserendavaa started throat singing when he was six. Now in his 60s, he's considered the Pavarotti of Mongolia.

  • by Mark Daffey
Tourist ger accommodation at Ereen Lake, Mongolia.

Six of the best Mongolian moments

Throat singing, falconry and eating mutton dumplings with locals are just some of the experiences to savour in this remarkable country.

  • by Mark Daffey
A Kazakh eagle hunter on horseback.
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Six of the best Mongolian moments

Six of the best Mongolian moments.

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Chinggis Khaan International Airport, in Ulaan Bataar, Mongolia.

Airport review: Ulaan Bataar, Chinggis Khaan International Airport, Mongolia

With only four international flights listed, could this be one of the least stressful airport experiences?

  • by Mark Daffey
Mongalian Airlines offers a no-frills but pleasant economy-class experience.

Airline review: Mongolian Airlines Boeing 737-800 economy, Hong Kong to Ulannbataar

The flight: Hong Kong to Ulaan Bataar, Mongolian Airlines economy

  • by Mark Daffey
Mongolia - A traditional Mongolian ger.

The things you have to do to please your travel hosts

It's not very nice on the first taste, then properly bad on the second taste, and pretty much undrinkable by the time I raise the bowl to my lips a third time.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Trans Mongoian railway: Approaching Ulan Baator.

Trans-Mongolian train trip: A rail journey like no other

Ten days, five time zones, two continents: this is one epic train journey.

  • by Ben Groundwater
A shepherd tends his flock in Orkhon Valley, Ovorkhangai district, Mongolia.

A photography trip in Mongolia's Gobi Desert: Tips on better landscape photos

I get plenty of 'likes' on my photos but I've realised the truth. I am a terrible photographer.

  • by Nina Karnikowski