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Gobi Desert: Central Asia
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You'll feel like you're getting married on another planet when surrounded by the otherworldly beauty of the Gobi Desert at Mongolia's Three Camel Lodge, a luxurious eco-resort. You can say your vows in a traditional nomadic tent or in the central lodge, built by local artisans in traditional Buddhist style (without a single nail). A full-length porch and terraces make the perfect spots for sipping celebratory cocktails after the ceremony. ThreeCamelLodge.com
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Extreme adventure bound Cunningham, originally from Portrush, Northern Ireland decided to change the Irish coast for a much drier and isolated place: The Gobi desert, in Mongolia (Central Asia). The goal to complete the first crossing, about 1000 kms (620 miles), by power kites and buggies.
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The larger Southern Altai Gobi exhibits flora and fauna typical of the deserts of Central Asia. Desert steppe species are found primarily at higher elevations, and saxaul forests occur on mountain slopes. As one moves south, the climate becomes increasingly arid, and lowelevation, southern regions of the Southern Altai Gobi are characterized by a special zone of stone-covered super-arid desert where higher plants are largely absent except in dry washes and depressions.
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Now into its fifth year Sandbaggers Gobi Challenge has firmly established itself as one of the World's finest desert events. Immense physical and mental challenge, stunning terrain (including an ice gorge, Asia's highest sand dunes and mountain gorges), adventure, raw culture and a sense of camaraderie which must be experienced to be believed await any who undertake the challenge.
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