Some of you may be wondering what exactly does the Naadam festival celebrates and for what purpose? Here we will answer some of the most commonly asked questions. If you plan on visiting Mongolia, you DO NOT want to miss this once-a-year event. Tour packages & how to get there on time There are plenty […]
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Mongolia is known for the open roads and the pristine countryside and that’s why most people make it a bucket list to travel to Mongolia, however, there is still so much more you can do in the land of the blue sky. Riding horses Even if you are staying for a few days in the […]
Are you in Russia and perhaps wondering how you can get to Mongolia cheaply? There are a few methods, but I would suggest you pick the one you feel the most comfortable with. However, before that please consult with your embassy on whether you need a visa to visit Mongolia, otherwise, you will be denied […]
Maybe you already know some of them, maybe you don’t know any of them, but here is just a little info about Mongolian culture that will interest you. Shaking hands after stepping on someone’s shoes When you step on someone’s shoes or feet by accident, you better shake their hand otherwise it would be considered […]
When it comes to Mongolian food, we have a mix of traditional types of food and more modern-day foods that were introduced by the USSR and the West. If you visit Ulaanbaatar for instance, you will find all kinds of restaurants that such as Korean, Chinese, European, and Mongolian. It would be wrong to assume […]
If there is one thing you need to know about Mongolians, it is the fact that Mongolians like to enjoy life and have a good time, which is why parties in Mongolia can sometimes get out of control, especially when alcohol is involved. However, some people wonder why and how Mongolians celebrate Christmas when it […]
If you are a vegan or a vegetarian it is not going to be easy because Mongolians love their meats and most staple Mongolian dishes are heavy in animal products, but it does not mean that surviving as a vegetarian or vegan is impossible, because due to modern-day lifestyles there is a growing number of […]
When people think of Mongolia, they mostly think of open plains and grassland steppes where the nomads roam free. To some extent it is true. Mongolia is one of the least densely populated countries in the world. However, since the 1990s Mongolia has slowly been transitioning into a more urbanized way country. There are major […]
I can understand the reservation some people might have about traveling to Mongolia, which I’ll get into greater detail regarding the main concerns. While I would encourage anyone from anywhere to visit Mongolia and experience our beautiful country, there are still some things you should be aware of, so let’s get into it. Are Mongolian […]
Winter in Mongolia can be one of the harshest and hardest seasons to get through. It’s a country where the climate can be of two extremes during the summer and winter. During the summer, in southern Mongolia, it can reach up to 40* Celsius and during the winter it can drop to -50* celsius in […]