6 th Edition 2011. 304 pp, 32 pp colour, 45 maps Wild, untamed Mongolia is fabled for being as far away as you can get from civilisation. But the reality is far different. The capital, Ulaanbaatar, is awash with Hummers and wi-fi hotspots. Nomadic herders chat to each other on mobile phones and kids practise their break dance moves in the shadow of Chinggis Khaan’s statue. Keep your itinerary loose and expect the unexpected. * 2 authors, 44 maps, 98 days of on-the-ground research, countless cups of salty milk tea * Outdoors feature * Inspirational photos * In-depth background and comprehensive planning tools