ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — With its reindeer sleigh rides, camel racing and stunning landscapes with room to roam, Mongolia is hoping to woo visitors who are truly looking to get away from it all.

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This story is part of Condé Nast Traveler’s Bright Ideas in Travel 2025. Read the full list here. “Chuu!” I called—the Mongolian version of “giddy up,” but the half-wild horse I sat upon either didn’t ...

IKHTAMIR SOUM — The vast Mongolian grasslands, dotted with free-grazing sheep, horses and goats, stretch endlessly, evoking freedom and a connection with nature. As tourists worldwide increasingly ...