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Hi Sushi
Thanks for your thoughts! I know neither Spanish nor Mongolian but trying not to let that stop me.
It's a tough call. May have a lead on someone to ride with in Mongolia, which would probably sway it for me. But if that comes to nothing I need to figure out which would be best!
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14 Mar 2018
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I know neither Spanish nor Mongolian but trying not to let that stop me.
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Hello
Well, then +1 for mongolia, I think it's easier to travell there with no knowledge of the local language.
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Thanks for the advice sushi - just booked flights to Peru this morning! Better try and learn some Spanish!
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I have never been in Mongolia, but spent 12 years in Bolivia (but left 12 years ago). Visited Peru many times. Just be careful when riding, nobody really gives a crap about traffic rules, and especially about bikes. But Peru has it all, jungles, mountains and the sea. The security might be also bit of an issue, among South Americans, Peruvians have the worst reputation for thieving (sorry if that touches any Peruvians on the forum, but that is the reality, or at least was, when i was there). Be very careful with your valuables, and do not leave anything anywhere without supervision. The poorer you look, the better, try not to flash your expensive gear (if you have any), just hide it. Also always look like you know what you doing and where you are. If you have to look into a map, do it somewhere where nobody can see you doing it. Be friendly, but not too friendly (unfortunately).
Sorry cannot comment on Mongolia, and as I said my info might be bit out of date by now, I left in 2006.
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Cheers for your insight, I appreciate hearing of other's experiences.
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Right choice on Peru
Having done both, I think you made the right choice heading for Peru. Mongolia is interesting but there is virtually no infrastructure. All roads eventually become sand tracks, and limited places to stay (although it's easy to do wild camping).
Peru has many fascinating places...Machu Pichu, Nazca, Pisco (and the islands), desert, etc. Roads are generally (not always!) well paved but drivers are nuts. I would think about a circle from Nazca to Cuzco (visit Machu Pichu by train) to Puno (Lake Titicaca) and down to Arequipa among other areas.
Have fun!
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Cheers - headed off in just over 3 weeks now, so getting pretty excited. Honestly hoping to ride as much dirt as possible, so need to try and finalise my rough itinerary!
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