Lindsay Myron
An image may speak a thousand words, but to each his own chronicle. Those disparities comprise my fascination with the world. I’m currently a junior at Cornell University studying natural resources and plant sciences and am captivated by the human-environment relationship and its repercussions on reality. This fall I’ll be studying the effects of rapid development on Mongolian culture in Ulaanbaatar, Khuvsgul and Khentii aimags and other regions of rural Mongolia. At Cornell, I’m a Senior Photographer for The Cornell Daily Sun, a Hunter R. Rawlings Presidential Research Scholar and an autumnal carotenoid enthusiast. I hail from the “Lentil Capital of the World,” home to the National Lentil Festival and mascot, Taste E. Lentil. And on most days I pride myself in a good sandal tan.
Hometown: Pullman, WA
School: Cornell University
Abroad Program: School for International Training (SIT)
Where I've Lived Abroad: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Mongol Mingling
I've Never Been More Afraid of Pigs
6 Dec 2009
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Mongolia
SLIDESHOW: Mingling In Mongolia
Cameras are rather scarce in the Mongolian countryside, so when my host family in the Darkhad Valley in Khuvsgul Province ... read more
06 Jul 2010
Mongolia
Becoming The Oldest Daughter
From the distance Munkh and Gerlee’s home was but a speck in the seemingly endless Delgerkhaan horizon. About to ... read more
27 Jun 2010
Insider Tips
Mongolia
I'll meet you between Russia and China for disco
In Mongolia, street names are obsolete. In fact there are no street addresses and the mailing system in UB runs entirely through P.O. Boxes. To get around, Mongolians give ... read more
25 Sep 2009
Mongolia
Never trust the morning sun
There’s an insightful phrase that you’ll likely hear if you visit Mongolia: Never trust the morning sun. If it’s sunny and warm in the morning, soak it ... read more
25 Sep 2009
Mongolia
Brush up on your Frogger
Traffic in Ulaanbaatar can be unfathomable. In recent years, nearly 300 cars are imported to Mongolia a day and some 80% of those go to UB. At times, traffic lights ... read more
26 Sep 2009
Mongolia
Give your seat to grandma
If you're riding the UB bus system, at times you may feel like a sardine in a can. If you're lucky you can grab a seat and ride ... read more
13 Oct 2009
Mongolia
Watch yourself, boys
It's not uncommon for a Mongol and a foreigner to go on a date, but be forewarned. If you're a guy and a Mongol sees you walking with ... read more
13 Oct 2009
Mongolia
Shoes off, slippers on
Before you enter someone's home and the occasional school or office, it's polite to remove your outside shoes. It's OK to walk around barefoot or in socks ... read more
13 Oct 2009
Mongolia
Avoid breathing the black cloud
Air pollution in Ulaanbaatar is like most major cities, but in the winter, things get ugly. UB has had an influx of families from the countryside in recent years and ... read more
13 Oct 2009
Mongolia
Vegetarians be wary
While traditional Mongolian cuisine is undoubtedly for omnivores, there are new vegetarian restaurants popping up in UB all the time. Vegetarians and vegans can eat fine in the city, but ... read more
13 Oct 2009
Mongolia
Nadaam Festival -- get pumped for some archery, horce racing, and wrestling
Nadaam is an annual festival held all over Mongolia in mid-July. The celebration is said to have existed for centuries, but it now officially commemorates Mongolia's revolution in 1921 ... read more
13 Oct 2009
Mongolia
More or less a "yeah"
The word for "yes" in Mongolian is "tiim" and the word for no is "ugui," but if you're speaking casually with a Mongolian you probably won't hear those ... read more
13 Oct 2009
Mongolia
Dress to impress
Leave those torn, patched, and sun-bleached denim jeans at home. While the younger generation is starting to take up grunge-light fashion and you’ll be bound to see some ripped ... read more
07 Nov 2009
Mongolia
Don't you realize that your cell phone has a "silent" setting?
I’ve met with a former Prime Minister, several governors, mayors, Mongolian National University professors, NGO leaders, and lamas, and I’ve heard Yankee Doodle, Jingle Bells, or the Nokia ... read more
07 Nov 2009
Mongolia
Throwing rocks at pit stops
Hire a driver and head out of the city and you’ll likely make a few pit-stops along the way. Ovoos are shamanist rock cairns that are erected on mountaintops ... read more
23 Nov 2009
Mongolia
How to communicate with animals
The "morin khuur," or horse-head fiddle, is the most famous instrument of Mongolia and is considered a symbol of its culture and heritage. The instrument was traditionally made in honor ... read more
21 Nov 2009
Mongolia
Check out the Mongolian pop scene
Definitely don’t miss hearing Mongolia’s traditional music, but the pop music scene is big with younger generations and is also worth checking out. My favorite group so far ... read more
21 Nov 2009
Mongolia
"Half Blood Prince" is your new holiday flick
Missed the latest blockbuster in the States? No worries! You can probably catch it in Mongolia a few months later. There are several great theaters in Ulaanbaatar that screen Mongolian ... read more
23 Nov 2009
Mongolia
Strength, solidarity, and durability in the Mongolian wrestling palace
Bokh, or Mongolian wrestling, is one of three of the country's most popular sporting events. If you’re in Mongolia in July, whether you’re in bustle of Ulaanbaatar ... read more
23 Nov 2009
Mongolia
Expensive secrets
If you’re looking for the book to read on ancient Mongolian history, be ready to fork over some cash. "The Secret History of the Mongols" is claimed to be ... read more
23 Nov 2009
Mongolia
Dispassion, good of? Fun with subtitles.
Mongolian television is a language treasure chest of feature films, news broadcasts, sporting events, and talk shows. Nearly half the channels are Russian. There are also several Mongolian broadcasting networks ... read more
