Video: Nomadic Asia

If you're starting to look for inspiration for travel destinations for 2015, perhaps this video will put some adventurous ideas into your head. It follows a group of travelers as they head into a remote region of Mongolia and the Altai Mountains, where they encounter nomadic herders and trading Eagle hunters. The landscapes are breathtaking and the setting is fantastic. Just the kind of destination  we all hope to find in our travels.

Nomadic Asia from Sibweek on Vimeo.

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Video: Return of the Yak - Driving in the Mongol Rally!

The Mongol Rally is a crazy adventure that sends teams of drivers on a trans-continental road trip of epic proportions. Beginning in London, and ending in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the race covers more than 10,000 miles (16,000 km), with participants driving insanely small, and under-powered vehicles, across Europe and Asia. The Rally has long been a bucket-list item for adventure travelers looking to experience a truly unique experience on the road.

If you've ever wondered what it is like to take part in this race, then the video below will be of particular interest. It is an hour-long documentary filmed by a team that drove in Mongol Rally, and it will give you an idea of just how truly wild, dramatic, and fun the event can be. Grab a cold drink, a tasty snack, and sit back and enjoy.

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Video: The Eagle Hunters of Mongolia

I came across this video while reading the Adventure Journal yesterday, and thought it was incredibly compelling. It is just two minutes in length, but manages to give us an intriguing look at the Kusbegi, a nomadic group of eagle hunters that inhabit remote areas of Mongolia. The video is filled with amazing scenery from that part of the world, while members of the Kusbegi share their thoughts on the eagles, protecting the environment, and more. It is an incredibly powerful and moving clip, with images that will certainly inspire thoughts of adventure.

THE KUSBEGI from Johnny Cullen on Vimeo.

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Mongol Rally Announces New Finish Line for 2015

Looking for an adventurous and fun challenge for 2015? Then look no further than the Mongol Rally, which returns for its 12th edition next year. This insane race across two continents continues to be one of the best adventure travel experiences on the planet, and in 2015 organizers of the race have announced that the finish line will move to an all new location, throwing a wrinkle into an event that continues to enthrall all who enter.

For those unfamiliar with the Mongol Rally, it is a road race that covers more than 10,000 miles (16,000 km) across Europe and Asia. The race begins in England, and in the past it has run to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. Once under way, racers are allowed to take any route they choose between those two points, as getting lost, getting found, and discovering new places is all part of the fun.

The the exact starting point for the 2015 Rally has not been announced yet, but the finish line has. The Adventurists, the crazy group of men and women who organize the Mongol Rally, have announced that next year's edition of the race will end in Ulan Ude, Russia for the very first time. This new ending point opens up the race to all new routes and challenges, and gives the teams of racers the option of traveling a northerly route above the Arctic Circle should they choose.

Before you start making plans for this massive road trip, there is one other important detail you should know. The racers aren't making the journey in a swanky Land Rover or other powerful vehicle. Mongol Rally rules stipulate that the vehicle used in the race should have a 1.2 engine or less, with a heavy emphasis on bringing a car that is far from the ideal. In fact, most racers pick something up off the scrap heap, make minimal upgrades and repairs, and simply race as far as it will take them.


In 2015, the cars are required to be at least 10 years old, and have an engine that is 1000cc or less. The entire point of the Rally is to have an adventure, and having a crazy, piece of crap car is part of that process. For the truly adventurous, the Rally will also allow two-wheeled vehicles, but they must be under 125cc. Consider what it would be like to ride across Europe and Asia on a scooter.

The 2015 Mongol Rally will get underway on Sunday, July 19. How long it takes for you to reach the finish line really depends on your route, how fast you want to go, and how well your vehicle performs. To find out more, and to register, visit the official Mongol Rally website.

And for a glimpse of the Rally, check out the video below.

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Video: A Journey on the Trans-Siberian Express

The Trans-Siberian Railway is one of the most classic train journeys in the entire world, covering 9289 km (5771 miles) between Moscow and far-eastern Russia, with branches reaching all the way to Beijing. The video below charts filmmaker Stanislas Giroux's three-week long odyssey on the railway, as he passed through Russia, Mongolia, and China. It is three minutes of amazing footage from a three-week long journey that is unlike any other. Truly a fantastic way to see that part of the world.

Seat 22 — Trans-Siberian Odyssey from Stanislas Giroux on Vimeo.

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