For centuries, the Mongol Empire has captivated historians and storytellers alike with its unparalleled rise and swift decline. This was a civilization forged in the harsh conditions of the Mongolian ...

(CNN) — In many travelers’ minds, Mongolia conjures images of vast plains, nomadic gers, desert landscapes and one of the most famous warriors of all time, Genghis Khan. Though the famed first khagan ...

Life on the taiga isn’t easy. There’s a constant threat of wolves. The temperatures (and weather in general) are unpredictable. And good luck with cell phone service – you’re much too far north, and ...