You Can ONLY Do This In MONGOLIA! 🐎 (
The Mongols. Genghis Khan. The largest land empire the world has ever known.
This is a land home to people who really punched above their weight. But that was history, what's going on in modern Mongolia? Are the traditions still going strong?
After finishing my summer trip around China, I decided to pay a quick visit to China's greatest rival. I was not disappointed.
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I go to Mongolia every year, and photograph all the way to Bayan Ogli and the Altai mountains
OMG! "Welcome to Mongolia. Here's a beer!" Fucking legends!
@JoshuaC-Work
Ай бұрын
Where's the beer?
@ashidganzorig4380
Ай бұрын
@@JoshuaC-Work 24:57
I've had a couple Mongolian students during my English teaching days. They were quiet and kind people. They gave me small gifts from Mongolia when they graduated my class.
@noahbrown4388
2 ай бұрын
Fascinating! Just like the nordic tribes who were conquerors in times gone past, they seem very peaceful and welcoming today
@TheRaginCajun6
2 ай бұрын
@@noahbrown4388 ☺️
@shadowdante2971
Ай бұрын
@@noahbrown4388well we were not conquerors because we were not peaceful we were because of our hope and belief of uniting the whole world in fact there was a place called trading alley that that is so long that it is almost from the one side of asia to the other side of asia and people say a beautiful woman and bucket of gold was able to go safely in the alley with no harm like no one would do anything
@noahbrown4388
Ай бұрын
@@shadowdante2971 Um ok. I'm not saying ALL people from one race or time in history. But it's hard to ignore all the raping, pillaging and plundering. Don't worry about it. I'm sure all of our ancestors did at one point, just pointing out the juxtaposition of how people were in the past as opposed to today
@adriennem7927
Ай бұрын
@noahbrown4388 that's the problem though, before, long ago, not now. If people would come ànd live in the forefront of their minds, we wouldn't have so many problems, letting people let you relive, even if you where never there for 100s, thousands of years, does a disservice to all of us. Only day you can honestly live in is today.
The drinks, you had in a first herder family, are fermented mare milk. It is called "Airag or Kumis in English". It is a Mongolian national beverage. It is perfect for human health and the Number one beverage of Mongolian men (even for women and children) and you have had vodka made of cow milk. It is called "Nermel arkhi" it is not strong, it is soft but capable to be a drunk.
@MarcDufresneosorusrex
2 ай бұрын
dang; sounds ... .. sounds like... I am looking at how to make urum though
@jnfr47
2 ай бұрын
@@MarcDufresneosorusrex i dont rlly remember but i think u can make it by boiling milk for a long time? u can search up it tho cuz i forgot lol
@amraa23
Ай бұрын
You could get drunk drinking "kumis" too. You just have to drink a lot.. liters of it
As a Mongolian, that hospitality works only if you’re a foreigner. Never in my 25 years of life, 10 years of taking a taxi, have I offered a beer in a free taxi lol but really glad you had a great time from our people!
@duducarblog
6 ай бұрын
i dont think you have ever been to true countryside , Nomads actually dont care if you are foreigner or Mongolian...
@johnwoo7230
6 ай бұрын
Тэд надад сайн ханддаг, би Оросоос ирсэн Монгол хүн,
@mephistosprincipium
6 ай бұрын
that wasn’t even a taxi, just some random dude 🤣
@tsomotsomik2754
6 ай бұрын
so sad...in my whole life in Mongolia as a Mongolian I was offered free ride many times, offered a free wifi hotspot, free phone charger etc., and a warm blanket when I hopped in a taxi shivering from the rain. People are kind and caring and love to talk and get to know each other in this country. Maybe you should slightly change your view to the world and spread kindness. It will definitely return to you
@chriswamahiu8751
6 ай бұрын
@@tsomotsomik2754 In a country that really has some very harsh conditions sometimes like Mongolia, you can't afford not to offer some generosity to a stranger. Am a Kenyan, and some tribes live in the African savanna, and you can't afford not to offer something here and there be it water or a ride to some women when you are driving through the savanna, so I can relate.
My favourite part was when you got the free ride and the beer! What excellent hospitality! :D
@Fortapistone
7 ай бұрын
4:12 was really funny, it got him a shiver. This is unbelieveble how propaganda can influence people so far.🤣😂
@zagdpurevenkhbaatar3458
Ай бұрын
@@Fortapistone nahh bro no propaganda about Americans in Mongolia, the old man was just curious, and the shivering was just his way of making the awkward conversation more fun.
@Fortapistone
Ай бұрын
@@zagdpurevenkhbaatar3458 Okey
"Genocide was cool back then" LMAO This has to be one of your coolest videos to date. Mongolia seems like such an interesting, fascinating place. The people also seem very warm and welcoming. Hard to imagine that these people once ruled most of the known world back in the day. So glad you got to visit and I hope this isn't your first and only Mongolian vlog. Cheers!
@geo525252
7 ай бұрын
As he said, When the whiskey is easier to drink that the milk, genocide is the consequence. LOL.
@BatuSmoka808
7 ай бұрын
@@geo525252 You definitely need that whiskey when you're invading Russia in the middle of winter!
@tonettalover
6 ай бұрын
I wonder if in 800 years people will think the same about hitler....
@BatuSmoka808
6 ай бұрын
@@tonettalover Except Hitler just kind of targets one race
@user-re9mz2bt1e
6 ай бұрын
@@BatuSmoka808 Except they ain't a race, and they were communist and marxists.
I cant remember if I've told you this before but your videos are the only things that completely let me forget my problems even if only for a few minutes. Can't thank you enough.
Mongolians are very hospitable due to nomadic culture, low density sparsely populated, any person you come across or stop by your home Mongolians welcome them, feed them offer any help they can give as they know the visitors coming from long arduous journey, haven't met any people for long time.
@anonymouse527
6 ай бұрын
Also, I think they know that one day they may be in the same situation. So they treat travelers as they'd want to be treated.
@ichkaodko7020
2 ай бұрын
well, that used to be, but, thanks to tourism and capitalism, that's not the case anymore.
When you drunk that milk, this is one of the times I said to myself, "I'm glad we are living through you." Lol
Mongolia is also one of my favourite countries. I loved the people there, and the scenery was beyond words in how spectacular it is. I will definitely return in the future.
@Jonathan-ue1it
5 ай бұрын
Acha que compensa morar?
watching from Kenya, always been fascinated by the conquest prowess of this dude Geghis
I am from Mongolia but live in Europe. I never been there so I am traveled with you in this video. Thank you so much
Thanks for bringing back memories of my youth traveling in Mongolia. Back in the early 90's you can imagine how much more rustic it was.
1:12 windows xp wallpaper right there
@Aleccss
16 күн бұрын
so god damn true, brings back nostalgia
Just came back from Mongolia. Amazing country. ❤
Dude!! You are all over the WORLD!!! Love the content, and you always have great history lessons to go along with it.
24:40 It worked! Ask anyone for a ride and if you say the promo code phrase "It's my first time in Mongolia" they automatically give you a free beer
@khishigdalaii
2 ай бұрын
HAHAHAHAH promo code activated
Man that was a really friendly stranger for just flagging some random guy down. I'm impressed by Mongolians.
One of the finest episodes in some time! What an interesting history lesson! Thanks Tommy!
Thanks for the beautifull content once again. Keep showing us the world!
Good to see you back and looking sharp Tommy. Great video. History of Mongolian people is fascinating and enchanting.
Watching you try airag (mare’s milk) took me back to my first time trying it. You really do get used to the flavor. 😂 I lived in Mongolia for 3 years learning the language and immersing myself in the culture. Truly one of the wildest places on earth with some of the nicest people I’ve ever met!
Always look forward to a new Sabbatical video!
Mongolia is truly fascinating, what a great video
Never mind vanlife, it's time for Yurt life!
Always interesting, thank you for taking us on your adventures and journeys.
Outstanding lesson! They are very welcoming people. Horse milk sounds interesting. You take us places we can never, ever get to! Thank you.
looking forward for more Mongolia episodes !
Thank you for all your awesome videos!
I was just thinking about this country and wondered why these vloggers never went there. And here you go. Youre a legend for this. Greetz from The Netherlands. Liked your Suriname tour also.
I love it when Tommy shows us how well he wakes up in the morning.. True on the road stuff. More please.
Another beautiful part of our planet to showcase! I got worried you were going on a break from vlogging after that last vid 👌
Another great video Bro. Thanks for showing us Mongolia 🇲🇳
Beatiful at the end. Great video. Thanks
Thank you, my friend, for another great video. Stay safe tommy.
Never get tired of watching your journeys in different parts of the world, some part of the Mongolia looks like my hometown Tibet, endless grassland and beautiful blue skies! ❤
i watch your video alot and so happy to see you are visiting mu country 😮welcome man
I’ve always wanted to travel to Mongolia I find the people so peaceful and just the way of life seems very appealing. Thank you for the video.
Watching your videos is like a meditation for me. Thank you.
Hey Tommy, great to see a new video after the China series. I didn't know how long you would be out after you mentioned there was a health scare. Love your content
I've watched all of your videos and this IMHO was one of your best. Hope you can give us more content, thanks buddy.
Glad to see you get recovered man! Good luck!
I like your putting in the map. Always a joy watching your travels 😊
Wow this brings back memories. Mystical things happened around me on my trip there years ago. Other than more high rises it looks much the same. So many memories. Thanks.
Thanks for all the videos, the best travel channel in tube! Blessings brotha!
What an eye opener this was ! Such an interesting look into a culture I knew nothing about before. Thanks as always Tommy ☺️
Absolutely love this! So different than what I thought ❤️🇨🇦
Love this style of video man. informative and interesting, beautiful country!
Great content. Would love to see more about Mangolia through your perspective
Finished the Video Tommy and it rocked......a few laughs with the guy giving you a car ride and a beer.....
Love your shows. Thank you
MATE, YOUVE CRACKED ME UP IN THIS VIDEO LOL... WISH WE COULD SEE MORE OF MONGOLIAN'S SERIES
Excellent!!! Thanks Tommy
If there's such a country like "one of the kind", it's definitely Mongolia. The local people are incredibly hospitable, I mean let's say you're in NYC, can you imagine a stranger picking you up and offering you a beer for free? Not gonna happen lol. Oye Tommy, me gusta mucho tu nuevo corte de pelo, te hace parecer más joven 😊 tu sí eres tan lindo 💜 siempre tienes una sonrisa en tu rostro, ¡me encanta! One more thing, I liked so much your videos you filmed in China , not least because you speak Chinese so well. Alrightey, take care of yourself and enjoy your time in Mongolia, or where ever you are right now...¡Que tengas un gran día! Espero verte pronto 💕 Hasta la próxima! Chao! 💜💕💜
Thank you for this. It is very interesting to see the culture of these people.
Always the best! Thanks.
17:45 Holy sh1t, that could be the Windows XP legendary wallpaper v2.0 with the camels, its perfect
So glad your back and Mongolia is a awesome country
Cool to see you in Karakorum. Cool video, hope you will uploading more from Mongolia 🇲🇳
Magically wonderful Mongolia video.. strong contrast between U.Bator and heavenly green landscape but Mongolian people are unique blessed souls Greetings from Macedonia europe
Thanks for a great great video God bless u so nice watching your videos only a pleasure watching this greetings from Tommy ,from South Africa
Loved seeing Mongolia from your perspective.
Thx for sharing
You deserve all the kind people giving u beers Sab
Great video. You make the watcher feel like they are there.
Nice traveling and nice country MONGOLIA 🇲🇳 THANK YOU FOR GREAT SHARING
That brought back some nice memories. I spent nine months there in 2005. fantastic place!
Love this! Thanks!
The people giving you to go milk and food/sharing their national food as you left 😭. So sweet and proud of their country.
Love it, keep doing a great job!
Always a great video. Its funny how awkward it gets after he says he's an American. The first guy shrieked and lifted up his shoulders in shock.
My god, Tommy, not only do you provide fascinating information and insights to the many countries you’ve been to. You have an incredibly quick wit that leaves me in stitches. Thanks for this wonderful look into the places where “real life happens.” Gotta run, Gonna try myself a little horse milk🥴
@iluvubb247
6 ай бұрын
Yes, you must ! The fermented horse milk is my favorite choice of drink. I grew up drinking that and miss it.
Thanks Tommy I have always been fascinated by Mongolia and it's people. This is a nice insight into their everyday lives today. And a first for me seeing someone milk a horse. Brilliant stuff 👏 👏👏
As mongolian your video is awesome and your reactions were priceless. I hope i will see next episode soon
Loved the music at the end 👍🏽🍻
Fantastic video Tommy. Only recently subscribed and I'm playing catch up with your travels. Really enjoying this buddy.
Mongolian people seem very welcoming. Would love to venture there one day.
I love how modern camera can handle the shot directed to the sun. Nice video anyway. Thank you Tommy for the show on Mongolia. Very "versatile" culture. They became one of the nicest people in the world in the most peaceful area on the planet. God bless!
Your videos are very cool. This one is an art form in itself.
If I started my day with horse milk, horse snacks, and urum/whiskey, I'd feel like conquering the world too! Great video!
Hope you're feeling better !
Cool stuff dude. Liverpool UK 💪
Mangolia, dude, that was awesome. Keep it coming, keep doing what you're doing.
Hi Tommy! Thanks for showing a place I forgot existed. Nice and done. Next? Lol! A Mineola Fan!
Truly love your videos. I will never be able to travel the way you do. I live vicariously thru you. Much love stay safe :)
I really enjoyed this video!!🎉
Bro that was so cool! Would love to visit
Wow! Loved this!
Thanks Tommy ❤
Great vid! 👍 love original content.😊
Thanks Sabbatical for another good evening :))
You’re such a wonderful guy!
Amazing, thank you for sharing this adventure! I cant believe that man gave you a ride, a beer and wanted nothing in exchange. This might be the nicest country in the world
Awesome post
you are becoming my favorite youtuber! keep it up
So cool. And the dude has a sick truck as well I did not expect that at all
Great vid. Tough watching the horse milk, but its all part of the experience. Beautiful place in its own way. The people are epic.
Thanks!
Incredible video of a place so many will never be. Thank you for showing some of their true culture l.