Adventurer Tim Cope had a childhood dream: to travel the 10,000 kilometres from Mongolia to Hungary on horseback - a journey undertaken by the legendary leader of the Mongols, Genghis Khan. On the way he met a dog called Tigon.
This three-and-a-half-year odyssey took Tim to the limits of his physical and emotional endurance. He immersed himself in the traditions and histories of the people of the steppe, who welcomed him and Tigon into their homes. Tim marvelled at their ingenuity and resilience, and the nomadic lifestyle they have followed for centuries. He endured unbelievable loneliness, hardship, isolation and the extremes of searing heat and bitter cold. His journey is completely compelling and unique, and resonates with the pioneering spirit of the explorers of old.
Above all, this is the story of an extraordinary friendship between Tim and Tigon.
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Adventurer Tim Cope had a childhood dream: to travel the 10,000 kilometres from Mongolia to Hungary on horseback - a journey undertaken by the legendary leader of the Mongols, Genghis Khan. On the way he met a dog called Tigon.
This three-and-a-half-year odyssey took Tim to the limits of his physical and emotional endurance. He immersed himself in the traditions and histories of the people of the steppe, who welcomed him and Tigon into their homes. Tim marvelled at their ingenuity and resilience, and the nomadic lifestyle they have followed for centuries. He endured unbelievable loneliness, hardship, isolation and the extremes of searing heat and bitter cold. His journey is completely compelling and unique, and resonates with the pioneering spirit of the explorers of old.
Above all, this is the story of an extraordinary friendship between Tim and Tigon.