http://travelmongolia.com/post/173449 Welcome to our new series, Stories from the Steppe. At Boojum Expeditions, we’ve always believed that the true magic of Mongolia isn’t found in brochures, but in the hearts of those who ride its trails. For our first entry, a three-time traveler shares why this land feels less like a destination and more like a homecoming. http://travelmongolia.com/post/172956 The breed's ability to push through waist-high snowdrifts and endure the "Nine Nines" (peak winter frost) allowed them to play a vital role in one of the world's greatest geographical discoveries. http://travelmongolia.com/post/18580 The riders first appeared in the distance simply as a movement - small, dark specks crossing the valley floor as steadily as satellites cross the night sky. http://travelmongolia.com/post/18576 Genghis Khan, whose Mongol swept out of Central Asia in the 13th century to rule over the largest empire ever known. http://travelmongolia.com/post/17496 In the summer of 1996 I found that horseman's paradise had a name: Mongolia. http://travelmongolia.com/post/17493 Foxhunting on the grand Steppes of Mongolia not with hounds but with an eagle - what an exciting idea!