Nick's first encounter is with the riders of the Namnaa Horse Archery Academy, in traditional dress. He also stays at the Three Camels Lodge, experiencing sustainable 5-star decadence in no-man's land.
At a Nadaam Festival, Nick takes on a formidable fighter in a wrestling match. He also meets a Mongolian mastiff breeder, helps a nomadic family in the process of migrating, and tries out eagle training.
Nick Knowles wraps up his Mongolian journey in Ulaanbaatar where hs encounters a shamen, meets throat singers, and uncovers traditions in a city full of surprises.