Travelling Off-Grid to the Empty Mongolian Steppe 🇲🇳 Монгол

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  • @JasonBillamTravel
    @JasonBillamTravel  Рік тому +31

    Let's see if we can hit 1k likes above! ^

    • @تحياالجزائر-ب2ه
      @تحياالجزائر-ب2ه Рік тому +1

      Yes, I enjoyed the wonderful landscapes and the photography is amazing. Bravo, my friend, keep posting beautiful content. You deserve millions of subscriptions 🎉❤

    • @leonward3445
      @leonward3445 Рік тому

      Totally ignorant about Mongolia up to now so thanks for that. We were amazed at how much the landscape resembles outback Australia only quite a bit colder. The really, really, flat bits are our specially.

  • @BobI-jb4rk
    @BobI-jb4rk Рік тому +34

    Mad respect to you for having the balls to go on extreme adventures and sharing the journey with us!!!

  • @AlexG-zd6bn
    @AlexG-zd6bn Рік тому +16

    That landscape is unbelievably beautiful! I'm glad you filmed in Mongolia. It's not a place I hear about a lot.

  • @patriciafuchs5970
    @patriciafuchs5970 Рік тому +18

    What a beautiful experience. I appreciate you respecting their space and home. The scenery is so vast and deceptively empty until you know what to look for. The camels make you think of Marco Polo exploring.
    Being spoiled by the richness and bounty of North America, you ignorantly don’t realize how blessed we are to have ample water, indoor plumbing. We also do not have the resiliency to live as these people do, nor have we adhered to customs which so enrich cultures. Wind swept beauty leaves one in awe of this place. Thank you for reminding me to count my blessings while respecting that they also count their own.

    • @JasonBillamTravel
      @JasonBillamTravel  Рік тому

      I think it’s so important. Respect has to come first before content. I have a full video showing a family and the local experience (which we got permission for).

  • @torvalderiksson7921
    @torvalderiksson7921 Рік тому +11

    Fantastic introduction to Gobi Desert. Thanks Jason!

  • @air03031989
    @air03031989 11 місяців тому +7

    My dream country to visit ❤❤

  • @stoneruler
    @stoneruler Рік тому +2

    I'm going to do your tour! Your videos speak louder than a hundred phots. I was initially unsure whether this place is worth it, now I'm sold!

  • @GabrielTravelerVideos
    @GabrielTravelerVideos Рік тому +3

    Good stuff Jason, looks like pretty simple living conditions as to be expected but love those wide open, unpopulated landscapes. Definitely a unique place, I'm even more intrigued to visit. Water looks ridiculously scarce. Did you get the chance to take a single shower on the trip? Maybe I'll find out in the other videos.

    • @JasonBillamTravel
      @JasonBillamTravel  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Gabe! I managed to squeeze in just one shower in the 9 days. Thankfully it came about halfway on the trip so it worked out well. Most of the time we used wet wipes and bottled water to wash as best we could.

    • @GabrielTravelerVideos
      @GabrielTravelerVideos Рік тому +1

      I see, good to know. It looks like an all around amazing trip.

  • @eddie_d1233
    @eddie_d1233 Рік тому +6

    This is absolutely amazing to see. The vastness, the beautiful skies. I hope in the next videos we will get to see the clear and bright nighttime sky. You give us such a peek into countries we will never get to see. Thanks.

  • @Jpkjr52
    @Jpkjr52 Рік тому +3

    I am a city person and truly enjoying this.Thanks again John in Chicago

  • @Mairtaih
    @Mairtaih Рік тому +2

    The landscape may look empty but when you explore the nature or just be in the countryside it gives you an incredible amount of relief and a feeling of warmth. I don’t know if everyone feels the same but it’s so unique.

  • @marydawkins4190
    @marydawkins4190 Рік тому +3

    The beautiful thing about gurs/yurts is they are free standing bc of the round design with the roof rafters meeting at a center roof ring. That rock was probably holding the roof ring down for some other reasons. I have one (that I made myself from scratch) that I've had the joy of living in for two weeks out of every year for the last 18 years. It's never wobbled or failed me in winds or rain. It's one of my most favorite experiences ever, every year.

  • @Mango_TalingChan
    @Mango_TalingChan Рік тому +1

    Great journalism. I like your friendly and unbiased approach to a different culture.

  • @francoismarc3
    @francoismarc3 Рік тому +3

    Great video series! I just left Mongolia a month ago. Yooo, who does your thumbnails? I need to hire them!

  • @ianjunitedk
    @ianjunitedk Рік тому +4

    Fantastic video Jason! I saved this one to the playlist as I try to showcase some of the other content creators as well as my own stuff. Keep travelling and keep inspiring. Full respect! :)

  • @bernardob1005
    @bernardob1005 Рік тому +2

    Your videos are always amazing, such a pleasure to "go along with you" on these awesome locations. Thanks for doing what you do!

  • @UndergroundDoggo
    @UndergroundDoggo Рік тому +1

    The steppes are something else. Something so serene is in the air. Thanks for sharing :)

  • @lizsharpe1031
    @lizsharpe1031 Рік тому +1

    Wow, wow, wow--love it Jason, thank you!

  • @marcambouphaure
    @marcambouphaure Рік тому +6

    Mongolia 🇲🇳 is on my bucket list

  • @tally1604
    @tally1604 Рік тому +3

    Star-gazing in the desert is an experience like no other. I'm still on an astronomy and astrophysics kick after spending a week in the desert in Central Asia about 7 years ago.

    • @JasonBillamTravel
      @JasonBillamTravel  Рік тому +1

      For sure. I did it properly in the Negev Desert in 2019 with an expert. One of the most magical experiences I’ve ever had.

  • @m.a.c.h.i.n.e.9769
    @m.a.c.h.i.n.e.9769 Рік тому +2

    Hi Jason, great tour and thanks a lot for let us taking part of it! If you are back in U.B. please make a video of more ShoppingMalls, Cinemas, Supermarkets, Restaurants… …and also the prices would keep us interesting… …enjoy Mongolia 🇲🇳 …greetings from Angola 🇦🇴

  • @MGLgirl69
    @MGLgirl69 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful blue sky ❤❤❤

  • @Leonardo-cq4zd
    @Leonardo-cq4zd 6 місяців тому

    Jason, just amazing and fascinating work. Kudos to you for creating first class mini-documentaries! An incredible gift to get a glimpse of Mongolia. The remoteness and expanse is humbling. And always, no matter where, people are people. In that there is hope.

  • @nielsrosink5051
    @nielsrosink5051 Рік тому +2

    Nice one Jason, Mongolia looks interesting 😊

  • @ganaagana5685
    @ganaagana5685 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you traveling my country.

  • @Isabela-tt3io
    @Isabela-tt3io Рік тому +3

    what a beautiful place

  • @danielvalenzuela9764
    @danielvalenzuela9764 Рік тому

    Wow what a great video. And great experience. Thank you for showing us this great trip you are having.

  • @JauneMacReady
    @JauneMacReady Рік тому +1

    Well done Jason. So, i picked up Marco Polo's Travels after watching your last video. Only just working through the introduction at the moment - stunned at the history. How our world is so small compared to those long off times. To think that when Marco Polo's father returned from his adventures his wife had died! Unthinkable in these days... I love it. Thank you for your adventures and widening of my mind ❤

    • @JasonBillamTravel
      @JasonBillamTravel  Рік тому +1

      Excellent! It’s quite a dense book that goes off on a lot of tangents. Some of what he shares will have your jaw on the floor.

  • @davidbarrett590
    @davidbarrett590 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely amzing!

  • @gabrielasimon2604
    @gabrielasimon2604 9 місяців тому

    Amazing video! 🥰

  • @تحياالجزائر-ب2ه
    @تحياالجزائر-ب2ه Рік тому +1

    My friend, you are a nice person, and your channel is wonderful and entertaining, with beautiful photography. I support you, Bravo ❤

  • @steinzolo4114
    @steinzolo4114 Рік тому +6

    Wow, mesmerizing! Your video makes us to visit Mongolia.

  • @hamishjohnson325
    @hamishjohnson325 Рік тому

    I live next door to the flower hotel, and namaste does a great curry!

  • @55jhjhjkjk
    @55jhjhjkjk Рік тому +1

    ger life is the most interesting part of your video ! 🙂

  • @pushpasharma5591
    @pushpasharma5591 Рік тому

    Thankyou so much for showing such woderfu vrdio.

  • @bknight045
    @bknight045 10 місяців тому +2

    I'd say you are one Steppe ahead

  • @BlueskyYellowground
    @BlueskyYellowground Рік тому

    Thanks for this beautiful video

  • @mpoliva9559
    @mpoliva9559 Рік тому +1

    Great series, and quite mesmerising to see the wide open space of Gobi, looking forward to the next ones! Silly question: how dark does it get inside the ger at night? I mean, does some of the light of the starry sky filter through at all? I have a bit of a phobia of sleeping in the pitch black, so that kinda puts me off, much more than other inconveniences... oh well, I guess I'll just have to get over it anyway coz I REALLY want to go!!!😅

    • @JasonBillamTravel
      @JasonBillamTravel  Рік тому +2

      Honestly, it gets pretty dark. Though I don’t think it was ever absolutely pitch black. Some moonlight tends to filter through the top of the Ger. If you head outside for the toilet you’ll need to use a torch. Some of the camps we stayed at had a plug, so if you’re charging something overnight like a powerbank, that can offer you a bit of light.

    • @mpoliva9559
      @mpoliva9559 Рік тому +1

      @@JasonBillamTravel hehe, thanks for answering my random q's!!!😄 As I said, I'll have to man up (woman up?🤭) and do it regardless

  • @Trishj1001
    @Trishj1001 Рік тому +2

    How much did the tour approx cost you?

  • @SonicWavePassengerMusic
    @SonicWavePassengerMusic Рік тому +1

    im very stoned and i appreciate the psychedelic nature of the chord of intrigue playing over 5:55, tbh i could have had it for the rest of the video, maybe do a patreon for stoners? good video

  • @juliechaput1084
    @juliechaput1084 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the marvelous and zen images. Could you film the starry sky at night please? And it would be interesting to present your travel companions (guides and travelers), peace! ✌ From Canada

    • @JasonBillamTravel
      @JasonBillamTravel  Рік тому +1

      I tried but it really doesn’t do it justice. I will cover the topic of the stars in one of the future videos on this trip.

  • @55jhjhjkjk
    @55jhjhjkjk Рік тому

    what an amazing video Jason! is that van comfortable? looks like an sovjet oltimer ! :-) the views are amazing...looking forward for more :-)

    • @JasonBillamTravel
      @JasonBillamTravel  Рік тому

      Despite being a bumpy trip I found it to be comfortable and kind of cosy. You get used to it.

  • @_Rich_S
    @_Rich_S Рік тому +2

    How do you keep your hair so perfect on 3 drops of water a day?! Great vid, not a destination for me but I loved seeing it 👍

  • @sharonjanethague7181
    @sharonjanethague7181 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @Peter-vo1gt
    @Peter-vo1gt Рік тому +1

    Superb.

  • @canuckcoffeecanada
    @canuckcoffeecanada Рік тому +1

    The scope of your travels is staggering… my only question - and it’s a tough one: how do you fund all this travel? Are you doing a side gig as a writer… or are you developing software or consulting on some level? You seem to be in a steady state of chill and relaxed travel. Remarkable!

    • @JasonBillamTravel
      @JasonBillamTravel  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! Through UA-cam ad revenue and sponsorships.

    • @canuckcoffeecanada
      @canuckcoffeecanada Рік тому

      @@JasonBillamTravel Understood! 😉

    • @canuckcoffeecanada
      @canuckcoffeecanada Рік тому

      @@JasonBillamTravel The quality of your video has taken quite the uptick in the last 6-8 months… new 4K camera? Very noticeable. Big fan.

    • @JasonBillamTravel
      @JasonBillamTravel  Рік тому +1

      It’s not 4K actually - this video was shot on my Canon M50 with a gimbal and rode mic. In other videos I’ve used my GoPro which perhaps doesn’t look as smooth as this setup.

    • @canuckcoffeecanada
      @canuckcoffeecanada Рік тому

      @@JasonBillamTravel not native 4K?
      I’m watching on a 10 year old Sony Bravia - and your media looks remarkable via an Apple 4K TV “upscale” well done.

  • @LanceoftheNoe
    @LanceoftheNoe Рік тому +1

    Jason, their website as a number of tours. Which one are you on?

    • @iinarrab19
      @iinarrab19 Рік тому +1

      Jason can give you the link but it is "Gobi & Orkhon Valley" 9 Day Tour

    • @JasonBillamTravel
      @JasonBillamTravel  Рік тому +1

      tourinmongolia.com/tour/9-days-gobi-and-orkhon-valley-tour/

    • @LanceoftheNoe
      @LanceoftheNoe Рік тому

      @@JasonBillamTravel thanks mate! Love your channel!

  • @siddrella
    @siddrella Рік тому

    Very nice

  • @MagdalenaSordjan
    @MagdalenaSordjan Місяць тому

    What month you traveled there, please?

  • @ragibishrak7862
    @ragibishrak7862 Рік тому +1

    Hey Jason, Remember Bangladesh?

  • @leemarvingaye4506
    @leemarvingaye4506 Рік тому

    How’s the mosquitoes in the summer there?

    • @iinarrab19
      @iinarrab19 Рік тому

      Inside the ger where we slept, not much really. I think that is because it is really windy and cold.

  • @filmawayvlad
    @filmawayvlad Рік тому +1

    Hi Jason! Сайн байн уу?

  • @Budinky
    @Budinky Рік тому +3

    Thanks Jason! What an interesting country, it’s on my list…

    • @JasonBillamTravel
      @JasonBillamTravel  Рік тому +2

      As it should be - it’s unlike anywhere else I’ve been to!

  •  3 місяці тому

    How much did you pay for the whole 9 days trip ?

  • @liortepper3619
    @liortepper3619 Рік тому

    Beautiful places and videos. Although as a gluten free vegan I will probably have nothing eat, it really makes me want to go.
    Thanks for your work. Just in the future dont waste their water just for the video :)

    • @JasonBillamTravel
      @JasonBillamTravel  Рік тому

      That’s tough. It’s very meat heavy (mutton and beef) and there’s no shortage of milk drinking each day (horse, yak, you name it). It might be doable if you stock up on your own food from the hypermarket in Ulaanbaatar before the trip starts. You can also contact Sunpath directly and they might be able to accommodate you.

    • @iinarrab19
      @iinarrab19 Рік тому

      As Jason said, you can communicate to Sunpath about your dietary needs. I think they can accommodate that. It is going to be tough, you might feel out of place, and will not be able to fully have the Mongolian nomadic experience but if you're cool with that, then you are good to go.

    • @hoolidii
      @hoolidii Рік тому

      yeah as the iinarrab19 says I think you can accommodate that. I have watched another person's video. And she went with her family (including a toddler and an infant). They were all vegan. And their reserved tour guide ppl (idk what to call) actually got some food for the whole travel. But they went to the north part of Mongolia, so it would have more veggies.
      They had a portable shower and toilet. But if u want to feel the real nomad experience just go to the river. (But don't go into it) And u can actually ask for more water if there is this sinkish thing but out of water. It's actually just for not to waste the water. They will totally refill it if u ask.
      Plus i don't recommend the Purgon car (The russian van) and it will make ur butt soar. Rent a car or just go with modern car. As a mongolian i guarantee that ur butt will get hurt.

  • @littlemo1609
    @littlemo1609 Рік тому

    how do you manage to keep your hair short/ looking good on your travels?

  • @munkhbatganaa4453
    @munkhbatganaa4453 Рік тому

    This looks big enough like stop and shop in usa

  • @55jhjhjkjk
    @55jhjhjkjk Рік тому

    how do you guys pass the evenings?

    • @iinarrab19
      @iinarrab19 Рік тому +1

      we just slept at night. typically we finish eating by 9pm and go to bed, talk to each other, check our phones (if there is a signal) then sleep. In the morning it was all activities so it is satisfyingly tiring.

  • @水木憲清
    @水木憲清 Рік тому

    are you from?

  • @MultiHeheboy
    @MultiHeheboy 3 місяці тому

    Did you know only 5% of the Gobi Desert is actual desert with sand and dunes.

  • @Mildred-o6h
    @Mildred-o6h 17 днів тому

    Merrrrr

  • @pengumf9048
    @pengumf9048 Рік тому

    if you explore more you will find A class very good weed-free

  • @Chasworth
    @Chasworth Рік тому +1

    First and best comment

  • @aggy1230
    @aggy1230 Рік тому

    👌👌👌✌️✌️✌️👍👍👍

  • @WonderfulWorld-ci6wb
    @WonderfulWorld-ci6wb Рік тому

    สวัสดีค่ะ🙏🌹

  • @CarlosAlberto-ii1li
    @CarlosAlberto-ii1li Рік тому +1

    Not 'super, it is 'hyper' there is a real difference.

  • @RedversCross
    @RedversCross Рік тому +1

    Love your videos, I watch so many of them over and over, especially middle eastern / Islamic trips. You're a great ambassador for our country. Maybe you should do similar to showcase our country too?

  • @JM-zf1zq
    @JM-zf1zq Рік тому

    the toilet business is something that would put me off going to places like this

    • @iinarrab19
      @iinarrab19 Рік тому

      indeed, but you will get used to it. some camps have air freshener in them. others dont even have a door lol.

    • @JM-zf1zq
      @JM-zf1zq Рік тому

      @@iinarrab19 I don’t think I’d enjoy having to face a camel at my toilet without door looking at my what’s it😂

    • @iinarrab19
      @iinarrab19 Рік тому

      it's quite funny and you'll get used to it yelling to people as your hear their footsteps approaching haha@@JM-zf1zq

  • @AmagalanNaranchimag
    @AmagalanNaranchimag Рік тому +1

    Битгий яваач

  • @JOVICHANNEL1
    @JOVICHANNEL1 Рік тому +1

    First 😂

  • @chefclubsuperstars1175
    @chefclubsuperstars1175 Рік тому

    Ibe been defrauded

  • @True_mediaPolitics
    @True_mediaPolitics Рік тому

    16th comment

  • @chefclubsuperstars1175
    @chefclubsuperstars1175 Рік тому

    Do you understand I have nothing to do with anyone's displacement