In Mongolia 'gantsara' means alone, and New Zealander Ian Robinson was completely alone when he set out to cross that vast, little known country. Ignoring the concerns of friends, so-called experts and even the Mongolians themselves, the twenty-four-year-old backpacker went on to become the first Westerner to cross Mongolia alone on horseback. Gantsara - Alone across Mongolia tells the fascinating, sometimes frightening and often hilarious story of his amazing journey. He tells of his battle to find guides, horses and safe places to sleep in some of the world's wildest and most inhospitable surroundings. From being chased by drunken bandits to falling in love, his story is never dull and is full of affection and respect for the people he meets along the way.