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Magnificent
An authentic summer adventure for the whole family. By Nicole Cooley
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Guests in Mongolia
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tart your summer with a trip like no other in the countryside of Mongolia. As the rainy season descends on Hong Kong, Mongolia, ‘the land of the blue skies’ shines in all its summer glory. Known for its vast, rugged landscapes and nomadic lifestyle, Mongolia is a unique place best explored with a knowledgeable local by your side. Charitable organisation, Tsolmon Ireedui Foundation (TIF) is offering a once-in-a-lifetime guided trip to experience this incredible country. TIF was established in 2009 by Frenchborn Hong Kong resident Marc-Henry Lebrun and his Mongolian wife, Tsolmon to help disadvantaged children in the suburbs of Ulaanbaatar. TIF operates a free kindergarten which provides shelter and education whilst parents go to work, a priority during the harsh winters which see lows of -40 degrees Celsius. “The kindergarten staff take care of up to 50 children, encouraging them to play and take part in educational activities. TIF emphasises the importance of the children