>>1745757Mongolian culture is extremely friendly and very hospitable. If youre out an about you can stop in at homesteads and stay for tea and a rest or spend the night. You're expected to leave gifts as thanks. If you're lucky they may give you some home made yogurt, kaffir, cheese, or my favorite, arkhi, which is a fermented milk vodka that was unlike any alcohol I've ever had before. It was delicious.
Since my Dad is a bit older, doing a full solo trek wasnt really in the cards, but it's definitely on my bucket list. Also, I came back with a Mogolian deel, which is like a traditional robe/long coat, and man is it comfy. Here's a photo of the first place we stayed.
