MONGOLIA HOLIDAY
Kate's ONCE IN A LIFETIME Mongolia HOLIDAY -
hear what it's like to live with Mongolian nomads
What is your favourite country and why?
Mongolia because the plains were incredible and the culture was so different.
What was the main highlight of the Mongolia Holiday?
I stayed with a nomad family. It was an insane experience where I really immersed myself into their lifestyle. I got to stay with a fantastic family, learning all about the culture and helping with everyday tasks.
Where did you stay and would you recommend it?
I stayed in a traditional nomad yurt, where we all slept in one room. The family were very welcoming and incredibly friendly. They didn’t speak any English but it was amazing communicating to them though expressions. I would highly recommend this experience.
What was your favourite restaurant?
I ate like a local and joined in on the family meals, it was all delicious! Their diet depended on their livestock, so we mainly ate milk based products with meat.
What was your funniest Mongolia holiday memory?
The toilet was hilarious, it was a hole in the ground with just an old car door to cover you. The car door window was open, so everyone could see your head as you were going to the toilet (picture to the right) it was a tad embarrassing but the views were incredible.
TRAVEL INSPIRATION
Describe how travelling makes you feel in 3 words?
Free, excited, adventurous
What excites you about travelling and where do you want to travel to next?
I love seeing new places and experiencing new foods/cultures/people.
Would love to go to Nepal and explore more of Slovenia & Thailand
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
Would you consider yourself a responsible traveller?
Yes, I’m trying to stay in more eco friendly places and I’m using Travelling Whale’s sustainable travelling tips.
Do you think people are actively trying to be more responsible?
It’s being talked about more but people haven’t taken much action. Travelling Whale will help make it easier for travellers to be more responsible.
