Extreme Life of a Nomad Family (surviving far from civilisation in Mongolia)

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Life for nomads in Mongolia is changing, the modern world and the promise of economic success has caused thousands of Mongolians to leave their nomadic herding lifestyles behind in search of opportunity in the city. But not all are embracing this new way of life and many are preserving their traditions and continuing to live the life of their ancestors, dating back to the era of Genghis Khan. In fact almost 40% of Mongolians still live a nomadic lifestyle.
Nomads in Mongolia mainly live off the land, and move at least twice a year to find better pastures for their livestock. This lifestyle may seem free & beautiful, which of course it is, however, its also very difficult, especially in winter, when temperatures in rural Mongolia can drop as low as -50'C.
We spent a few days living with a particular nomadic family in their winter pastures, on the edge of the Gobi Desert, to learn more about their life, traditions, how they survive the harsh winter in Yurts (or Gers as they're known in Mongolia) and to find out if & how the modern world & technology is changing their way of life.
Travel often changes perceptions, and challenges the ideas you have of the world and its people, but the ideas we had about the life of nomads in Mongolia before arriving, were completely the opposite of what we found, and the family that allowed us in to their home taught us so much.
Let find out the truth about the changing life of tradtional nomad families surviving far for modern civilisation in Mongolia 🇲🇳
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@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! 🙏❤ Mongolia is one of the most incredible countries we've visited, is it on your bucket list? 🇲🇳

@sannebolleke 2 ай бұрын

It realy is!!! First I need to save some money to be able to do this trip 🫣. I realy love the way you guys travel and meet the world ❤️. This is fanmail is from a 57 (in some days a 58) woman, who loves to travel and loves to meet people. Xxx

@margaretwalsh1456 2 ай бұрын

No bucket list these days....76yrs...an armchair traveller...keep up the good work.

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

@margaretwalsh1456 Thank you so much for joining us! ❤️🙏

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

@sannebolleke Thank you so much! Really grateful for your lovely comment! Really appreciate it 🥰❤️ P.S. Happy Birthday for a few days time!! 🥳

@johnvsymons Ай бұрын

Thanks, as always for introducing us to friendly people from a different culture. Your ability to interact positively with anyone you meet, anywhere on earth is one of your greatest assets and what makes your channel so heartwarming to me. Thanks for all that you do in highlighting how much we all have in common. Have a pleasant and rewarding weekend. 🫂❤️🙏🕊

@isotobex5703 2 ай бұрын

Watching this just reminded me whats is important in life - grown adaults giggling like little kids again - food for the soul! ty for the uploads x

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for joining us 🥰❤️

@annecaunce 2 ай бұрын

What a great video to showcase the beauty of Mongolia and it's people. It just proves that you don't need to speak the same language, you just need to show respect, love and smile a lot. Julia, I bet you were in your element helping out with all the cooking!

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I absolutely loved cooking together with the family, such a pure experience 🥰❤️

@kmkhare385 Ай бұрын

Interesting video depicting lifestyle of nomads of Magnolia. They survive lives amid adversaries. Heavy snow fall, bone chilled cold. Stay along with live stocks. Beautiful camps having all facilities & amenities. Happy peaceful life. No panic of Islamic terrorism like Al Qaeda ISIS Hamas or Hizbolla. So secured & pleasant life

@juliemansfield3820 2 ай бұрын

Some folk I watch on You Tube do nothing but give out negative vibes. Whereas you two make me feel happy every time I watch! Love those giggles! Take care and many blessings!

@lisa_with_love 2 ай бұрын

when I was there we took a HORSE ride to find our nomad family. it was in august, I recommend to visit in summer, I never forget the night sky in Mongolia, it is truly journey of a lifetime 🐎

@tvshigjargalbold3506 2 ай бұрын

It’s so comforting to hear in the background Mongolians speaking, makes me miss home so much! Glad that you are showing this beautiful side of my home country, hope you enjoyed your visit

@nixmor5333 2 ай бұрын

It really is beautiful and welcoming. It makes me want to visit even though I'm an island girl who hates the cold...LOL.

@user-hn6jb9eo7r 2 ай бұрын

What a great visit! Love these people, the cat, and the yurt. Sharing everything and loving life. I miss them already. ❤️

@Uilstiano Ай бұрын

It has been 5 years since I left my home Southern (Inner) Mongolia. This video Feels like home to me

@jacintabyline 2 ай бұрын

Amazing! Thank you so much for bringing us this very unique perspective of the culture and lifestyle of a truly wonderful people. Ultimately we all have the same goals: Love, family, food and shelter. We seem to have more similarities than differences. Wishing you both safe travels from New Zealand.

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Really glad you enjoyed the video! 😊 Couldn’t agree more ❤️

@crimsxn833 14 күн бұрын

As a Mongolian I am really glad and happy that you guys have got to experience all the greatness the country can offer!! The translation is on point and I really appreciate how you guys did not try to seek the flaws Mongolia has got unlike other travelers. Thank you two so much for coming to our country🇲🇳

@lindathalman3506 2 ай бұрын

What an amazing trip! Beautiful filming. Even if I were in my 20's not sure I could have done this trip. Thank you for sharing it with us all. Stunning landscape. A desert with snow! Riding camels in Mongolia... unique! This has to be one of your top travel experiences. Stunning. Stunning. Great drone shots, too. Merci Julia and Matt.

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Linda! Really appreciate it! 🥰❤️ It truly was one of our favourite ever experiences, so glad it came across on camera ❤️🙏

@lindathalman3506 2 ай бұрын

@@MattandJulia One, but of many, of your most touching videos. See you soon!

@jamie9364 2 ай бұрын

@@MattandJulia I second that! I am not saying the editing was easy but the simple and emotive presentation of this video, was just beautiful.What an incredible experience.

@Lenkilburn 2 ай бұрын

What lovely people warm and generous fantastic video

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

So happy you enjoyed it! 😘❤️

@penelopehill5369 Ай бұрын

I would love to visit, but I am now a pensioner and not in very good health, that is why I love your videos so much. You bring the world to me thank you so much.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🥀🥀

@nixmor5333 2 ай бұрын

Matt and Julia I have been watching you guys from the beginning and I remembered today why I fell in love with you guys and your channel. Your story telling is so real, no fancy tricks or fabrications, you always provide a real look into the lives of people who live authentic lives. This video touched me for some reason. You know you always have a picture of the nomadic Mongolians living rough existences but today I saw a lovely family living a beautiful, rich life. The food looked delicious. The animals were beautiful...those camels and cows were the prettiest I've ever seen...LOL. And I agree, the love is real too...holding Matt's hand so he wouldn't fall into the toilet...ha ha ha. I love you guys and maybe one day we will meet, I mean I live in the Caribbean on a sunny island 😉😉 LOL!! Great video, as always.

@jamie9364 2 ай бұрын

This comment captured my views completedly.

@tsiigee Ай бұрын

I remember the woman, Mrs Enkhee, who is guide used to work with me a 25:41 t high school several years ago. This was so nice lady that made us happy and funny.

@josecondemarin9586 2 ай бұрын

Matt and Julia, this video is the best video i had seen. Realistic, emotional, inspiring, important, loving, caring, this people are so special , we are all human and we seek for uplifting videos , great video i am so amazed and greatful for humanity. Take care.Thanks 😊

@geoffreycowl Ай бұрын

Julia and Matt, this was one of the most beautiful videos so far on your journey ..... the scenery, the animals, and the families living happily together and sharing their lives with you .... an unforgettable experience.

@MattandJulia Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Geoffrey! That means the world ❤️🙏🏼

@jamie9364 2 ай бұрын

This video made me emotional. You did a beautiful job of capturing your experience. Just beautiful. I adore your content. Thank you.

@kellydiaz Ай бұрын

This is great. I love how cozy everything seemed. What a lovely family!

@MattandJulia Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Kelly! Really appreciate it!! 🥰❤️

@michaelmulvihill8560 Ай бұрын

A very interesting lifestyle. These people are to be admired for how they live. Fair play to them.

@MattandJulia Ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more ❤️

@sannebolleke 2 ай бұрын

Ths video realy touched my hart ❤. It took me along with you on your journey. When I travel, for me, people are (just the same I think as with you guys) most important. Every time I am looking forward too see your videos. Love from Belgium ❤😘!!

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, it means the world that you enjoyed it so much! ❤️ Couldn't agree more, people are everything! 🇲🇳🥰 Lots of love to Belgium from the both of us! ❤️

@Nighthawk2211 2 ай бұрын

LOVE it when you travel to these not often seen places.

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it 🙌🏼😊❤️

@carolali8851 2 ай бұрын

First, this is a wonderful video. Second, snow in the Gobi desert? I had no idea! Their life does appear to be hard but it's also simple and beautiful. From what I've heard and what you've shown I wouldn't mind living in a yurt, they look very comfy. What a enriching life. So happy that you shared this visit with everyone. ❤✅

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏼😊❤️ Yeah, it gets a bit of snow in the winter for sure. Temperatures in the gobi can drop as low as -50’c 🥶❤️

@user-st3nk9ui9j 2 ай бұрын

Looks incredible... although as someone with a horse allergy, I could feel my nose twitching just at the mention of 70 horses! Amazing how much those lovely cattle resemble Highland Cows from Scotland.

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, for sure! Would have been a deal breaker 😅 Thank you so much! ❤

@icare6076 2 ай бұрын

This was so interesting to watch. And, as always, I enjoyed the warmth and kindness you two share with each other and those you meet. ❤

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much 🥰❤️

@SimonGhibli 2 күн бұрын

as a Mongolian , this video srsly made me reallly emotional . This is a life that I haven't experienced yet , One day . . . One day . Thank you guys for making this video , It means a lot . Thank you very very much . all the best for your next trips and videos . Keep it up .

@M.E2429 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful, fascinating, informative, and funny all rolled together. Camel kisses and Julia's giggles made my early morning worth it after a day yesterday on flood watch 🇦🇺

@DavalgaanHailtuud Ай бұрын

Your video has stirred fond memories of my hometown. I spent my childhood in Southern Mongolia, immersed in a traditional way of life. Every dish featured in this video ranks among my favorites. Thank you!

@michelle10261 2 ай бұрын

Beutiful place the people look so loving and caring.the food look delishes. The toilet no for me also Matt. Thank you a lovely vlog.

@BOARDMAN16456 2 ай бұрын

ENJOY GUYS, ~SCOTLAND

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Love to bonny Scotland! ❤

@alejandroheld9527 2 ай бұрын

It can be heard ! Matt's yuck can be heard perfectly! ha ha Those are meat empanadas, only we put more filling and olives in them. Fantastic vlog as usual. Love from Yerevan today

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Hahahaha, we absolutely wet ourselves when we rewatched that 😅 it was from the heart 😩🤮 Thank you so much Alejandro! Lots of love to Yerevan ❤️🇦🇲

@amauryegazarain3890 2 ай бұрын

Once again you have taken me to a amazing place. Thank you. The camels where beautiful.

@sumosprojects Ай бұрын

You’re brilliant travel documentary makers Matt & Julia 👍

@christinebessah871 Ай бұрын

One of your best videos for me personally…just lovely seeing that way of life. And somewhere I’ll probably never get to. 😊❤❤

@britneybileg 20 күн бұрын

You guys are so sweet and respectful of our culture. I haven't visited my home country for over 2 years and this is very nostalgic i have to say. Thank you so much for this video and wishing you guys the best of luck!

@annmarief.4822 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful video...thanks for sharing their incredible life...their smiles made me smile...x

@xrayfish2020 2 ай бұрын

One of your best videos folks, thanks for sharing with us again from London.

@wanderbeard 2 ай бұрын

Matt and Julia, your videos continue to be almost meditation-like in their quality and calmness. Mongolia is definitely near the top of my list of places to go. Incredible video! ✌

@costasworldofmusicmemories5792 2 ай бұрын

What a wonderful video you guys. Mongolia has always fascinated us. To have the opportunity to visit and stay with locals even just for a little while gives you the insight into their daily lives. How cool is that. It's always been our dream since we were children to travel around the would to make friends with people who think a lot like you . Language should never be a barrier from preventing you from doing so. This video is so well done in so many ways. Sending you Hugs🫂 and Kisses💋 from Harriet, Jim and Yuki Richmond, Va. 🫂

@gigis.garden Ай бұрын

such a lovely video. It was really special to watch you make those little patties with the other women... an activity passed down and shared throughout the ages! I can remember watching my Cornish grandmother Making Cornish pasties. The way they are folded on the seam is different. x

@szewhu Ай бұрын

just love this video!!!👍👍

@MattandJulia Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊❤️

@keyup2626 Ай бұрын

I can’t get over how remote it is where they live. The traditional lifestyle looks very inviting. Super interesting video.

@SusanHMcIntyre Ай бұрын

This is truly magical. Thank you for sharing it !!

@richkroberts 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful video! I enjoyed this very much Matt and Julia. Thank you for sharing.

@kmkhare385 Ай бұрын

They are gentle civilized friendly and have hospitality. Beautiful camp having all facilities. They stay along with live stocks. Thanks for excellent cinematography

@juliesemczyszyn5015 Ай бұрын

What an incredible experience for you both. Very hospitable people. Very hard life. But they appear to be happy. ❤

@Jim-nt7xy 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for bringing us on your fabulous journeys.

@AuroraRose_Andromeda 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing about this amazing family. I've learned so much. Thank you.

@juliemontano8786 2 ай бұрын

You guys have a wonderful life wow and a wonderful relationship❤❤❤

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Julie, so happy we can share it with you! ❤️🥰

@juliemontano8786 2 ай бұрын

The first video I saw of you guys was in Russia at your Auntie's house with the Christmas lights, and you guys are going down the slide.

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Haha, miss my aunties house a lot ❤️❤️❤️

@jimmywr32 Ай бұрын

another great video thank you, Matt and Julia, from Leytonstone London

@jeremyrogers5103 Ай бұрын

Guys - what a wonderful video; truly heart-warming.

@pennymoneypenny-ps2jz Ай бұрын

Aww I absolutely loved this vlog! I would love to do this, so interesting. The camels were brilliant! X❤

@margaretwalsh1456 2 ай бұрын

That was so very interesting..thank you yet again...I learn so much from your videos..

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for joining us @margaretwalsh1456 🥰❤️

@barbarasipos2288 2 ай бұрын

Always love learning about the Nomads 😊

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

So glad we could share it with you! 🥰❤️

@christianlibertarian5488 Ай бұрын

What a great video! I just can’t imagine living like this. I am all too familiar with this degree of cold, but we spend all day indoors.

@donovandavidsonAlton Ай бұрын

Thanks. Unbelievable place you have got to it looks like the most inhospitable place Matt and Julia better you than me. Epic video again.

@constanzehancock8667 2 ай бұрын

I did not know camels could survive in the cold. I always associate them with the deserts. Thanks for sharing.

@soniuchmedia Ай бұрын

Thank you for visiting our country. It must have been difficult because it was so cold. But, I hope you have heard the whispers of nature.

@Torrie97400 2 ай бұрын

Hello Priviet, thanks for your job, spasiba and have nice trips!

@moshbourne2134 Ай бұрын

You guys are truly authentic travelers, experiencing the the locals lives... Did the meowing ( we assume a cat) get fed tooo!!

@nigelmarkwell Ай бұрын

another excellent vlog, thank you.

@MattandJulia Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it🥰❤️

@lindauhrig1513 Ай бұрын

That was so cool!! Such a fantastic life experience!!

@SummerSunshine02 Ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

@MattandJulia Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙌🏼❤️

@dorisgodinez9303 Ай бұрын

Thank so much for sharing this wonderus video. You two are so sweet and respectful ❤ 👱‍♀️

@anitatroyer2066 Ай бұрын

Wow! Loved it!! You share such wonderful experiences of different cultures.

@meryuk 2 ай бұрын

I always learn something new from your videos, effortlessly

@judiw2892 Ай бұрын

Fantastic!!! Thank you for sharing this corner of the world❤

@slumpyadventures Ай бұрын

So amazing to get a bit of insight into such a unique way of life! Thanks for sharing! Also the camels are so cute!!!

@MattandJulia Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, really appreciate it 🥰❤️

@basildavidson4597 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting, a unique experience. Thank you for taking me to another place I would never have known about.👍🏻

@vonscheer3993 Ай бұрын

I think that is real love that hand holding wile going #2!!!!

@Njordall 2 ай бұрын

Your content is getting better and better. :)

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Really really appreciate that!! 🙌🏼❤️

@annelarsson6152 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this very special experience, so Lovely, unique and special! ❤❤

@dunidahorizons5082 Ай бұрын

really amazing! this reminds me my childhood in the somali savanah rural life. thanks for sharing this wonderful experience. peace and love

@rogermoon7421 Ай бұрын

How absolutely fascinating, Matt and Julia! I was aware of these nomads way of life, but not how technology and communications enabled them to live pretty well really, albeit still basic by many standards. I wonder how long this way of life for these people will continue! Thanks for sharing😀👍

@lucybrebner1529 Ай бұрын

Omg! You two cooking together was fun to watch xx

@stevekent1792 Ай бұрын

Bloody brilliant...your content is sublime

@MattandJulia Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it ❤️🙌🏼

@donnawilson5514 2 ай бұрын

Loved this video!

@Gareebkakitchen221 Ай бұрын

Gorgeous Nice Sharing Lovely 😍😍😍😍😍

@sunshinemyson 2 ай бұрын

You all are such adventurers!! Did they have any small children? Love learning how people live so thanks. Not so sure about the bathroom situation. I need a little more creature comforts.

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️ No small children anymore, they have 3 kids, the youngest being 13 🥰🙏

@timwauman Ай бұрын

Another great video, thank you so much. It would be interesting if you got a chance to visit that family during the summer.

@amraa23 Ай бұрын

Kudos to brave souls to visit Mongolia during harsh and cold winter time. As a city mongolian myself I rarely go to country side when it's winter. These nomads living in the middle of nowhere at the complete mercy of mother nature is itself some kind of wonder. I heard a lot of sad stories that when snow storm or blizzard happens men who tried to herd their livestock back to safety lose their lives in the snow :(

@madmousetales 2 ай бұрын

Guys, this is increíble. Thanks so much for sharing , I have enjoyed following your adventures . You’re literally living my dream ❤ also lmaoooo the guy with the camel kisses 😂😂

@skrtf03 Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy the trip to gobi in mongolia. Comeback to our beautiful country again.

@B4Marc Ай бұрын

The beauty of life is in all of us!

@zorigooleo Ай бұрын

Our camels are so special. Easy to ride because of two humps. They are also very fluffy during wintertime 🥰

@kimgoreham1596 2 ай бұрын

What an experience!

@johneldard6673 Ай бұрын

Beautiful. Well done

@Cok.i 2 ай бұрын

Really like Mongolian Culture.Reminds me to stories from my Father,that how hard was their life with Animals before.That was only way to live in my country also 50-60 years ago.

@mr_creeyeep 2 ай бұрын

Wow..., incredible adventure... 👍🏼

@JM-vh7oc 2 ай бұрын

Nice vid... I especially like your understated background musice that doesn't compete with the video.

@chuchetuti Ай бұрын

I really like your videos

@liazautashvili7016 Ай бұрын

ძალიან საინტერესო იყო...მომენატრეთ ჩემო საყვარლებო,მოკითხვა საქართველოდან!❤❤

@nickynik5951 Ай бұрын

Waw pemandangan yang luar biasa bagus sekali❤❤❤

@merc88 Ай бұрын

that was a good one

@miriam2909 2 ай бұрын

This was beautiful thank you for sharing. I’ve always loved this lifestyle..from afar.. and have a secret yearning to live in a yurt and drink butter drinks. ❤❤❤

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

So happy you enjoyed it, thank you so much! 🤗 Us too, it is a difficult life, but a really beautiful one! ❤️

@miriam2909 2 ай бұрын

@@MattandJulia 🥰

@Minjgoo Ай бұрын

I was born in Mongolia 🇲🇳

@rob6211 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting video . Uplifting i,m sure lera would have enjoyed it too.😊

@shelzp7272 2 ай бұрын

Interesting and starkly beautiful. I didn’t want you to leave.

@agneswatson9592 2 ай бұрын

Another place that most of us would never have considered visiting. Way too cold for me but so interesting. Camel ride looked such fun although not sure if you were totally happy, Matt! 😂 I've ridden a camel with one hump, felt like I was on a boat, very odd. Love the drone shots too. Waiting for the next trip!

@MattandJulia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰 Hahaha, lets put it this way, the camel riding, was a 'character building experience' for me 😂 I loved it in the end though 😀❤️