The Nomad Journal

Stories & Guides from the Steppe

Practical planning guides and real stories from the Gobi, the steppe, and the far northern taiga, written by the same team that runs your trip.

A caravan of Bactrian camels crossing the Khongor Sand Dunes
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First-Timer's Guide to the Gobi Desert: What to Actually Expect

Most people picture an endless sea of sand. The real Gobi is stranger and more varied than that, and knowing what you're actually walking into makes the trip far better.

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