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 Khaans statue. Keep your itinerary loose and expect the unexpected.

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