05/09/2024
Here's the latest destination dupe. Thinking of a Mediterranean-type escape but not keen on crowds? 👣 🏖️
It may look like the azure waters and rocky shore of a Greek Isle, but Khyargas Lake in western Mongolia is no less idyllic - especially the 20m-high Khetsuu Khad cliff at its eastern edge.
This remote spot doesn't exactly have the party vibes of Mykonos, but it's far from the hoi polloi if you're looking for a secluded gin-clear water experience (at a perfect 21 degrees).
The catch? It takes a bit of getting to. For those with an adventurous spirit lifted from the pages of a Jules Verne novel, the 3-day desert drive from Ulaanbaatar is a bucket-lister for sure. 🏜️