Daniel EngHong Kong, Shanghai & BeijingOur China excursion began with a visit to Hong Kong with Greg and Caroline where we met up with our daughter, Alena, and her family (her…5 min read·Jul 24, 2023----
Daniel EngHigh-Speed Train Beijing to ShanghaiOur obligations in Mongolia have all been completed and now it’s time for our family vacation in China. A flight from Ulaanbaatar to…4 min read·Jul 16, 2023--1--1
Daniel EngKhovdOur responsibilities at the University have concluded but the contract with the State Department still requires some tasks to be completed…4 min read·Jul 10, 2023--1--1
Daniel EngThe Merits of TeachingThe academic semester has concluded and graduation ceremonies for the latest wave of enthusiastic graduates are taking place throughout the…2 min read·Jul 9, 2023----
Daniel EngThe Gobi DesertOur aspirations of seeing the world-famous Gobi Desert seemed to be but an unattainable pipe dream as our stay here in Mongolia wound down…6 min read·Jun 27, 2023--3--3
Daniel EngChanging Colors of SpringFrom the moment we arrived in Mongolia back in September, the predominant colors of the landscape have always been a dull, drab brown from…4 min read·Jun 4, 2023----
Daniel EngSandstorm SeasonThe latest weather phenomenon peculiar to Mongolia are the sandstorms that besiege the country in the springtime. The winds increase in…2 min read·May 18, 2023----
Daniel EngThe Wild Horses of Mongolia with Julia RobertsIn 2000, PBS made a documentary on the Wild Horses of Mongolia with Julia Roberts. It provides great insight into the nomadic life of the…1 min read·May 7, 2023----