If you’ve met a Mongolian nomad or someone from Mongolia, you might have noticed that they are hardy and strong people. Culturally, Mongolians used to live as nomads and thus a hard environment leads to tough people. Besides climate and weather, the foods that Mongolians eat are calorie-dense with a lot of proteins which does […]
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At around a 30% obesity rate, Mongolia is comparatively a lot “fatter” than East and Southeast Asian cultures. There are 2 main reasons why Mongolians generally tend to be bulkier than other Asians. 1. Bulk and weight do not have as much of a stigma as East Asian countries. While people are encouraged to be […]
Yes, Mongolians do eat vegetables and fruits, but compared with other countries, our consumption is on the lower side. Mongolian climate makes it hard to grow fruits and vegetables as the summers are very hot and winters very cold. There isn’t much rainfall, so most of the fruits and vegetables that Mongolia produces locally are […]
Like many other countries, rice is pretty common and fairly cheap, so Mongolians do eat rice. However, it is not the staple dish or the main ingredient in Mongolian homes. East Asian countries on the other consume more rice than Mongolians. Meats and dairy are more heavily consumed in Mongolian households, which might explain the […]
Mongolians do not usually use chopsticks for eating, whereas most East Asian cultures use chopsticks. We mainly use forks to eat our meals in our day-to-day lives. However, if we are eating traditional foods such as Buuz, Khuushuur, Chanasan Makh, etc we eat with our hands. The only occasion where Mongolians will use chopsticks to […]
So you may have already packed your bags and made your reservation for your hotel for your stay in Mongolia, but should you travel here alone and by yourself? Is it safe for people to travel by themselves and would you be able to get around the City without knowing the language? In a short […]
If you are planning on a tour of Ulaanbaatar city, you should reach out to us to make your travel plans. Not only are we flexible, but we offer VIP service. You don’t have to trudge along and go on a schedule, take your time and see the places you would like to see. Since you […]
Contemplating whether you should come to visit Ulaanbaatar and Mongolia? Long story short, you should not come to Mongolia just to visit Ulaanbaatar, because honestly there is not much to see besides a few hotspots and shopping around a few malls. What you really should be coming to Mongolia for is the pristine countryside that […]
A bit afraid of heading out in the dark by yourself? It can be if you don’t know your surroundings and if you are not really bright. The city center is safe and usually most places are safe, however, there are a few places you should avoid. I would suggest you get a guide in […]
So you are thinking of booking your tickets to Mongolia, but not exactly sure how many days you should spend in Ulaanbaatar? 4 days is more than enough to see the hotspots, landmarks, go shopping, and experience the Ulaanbaatar city life. If you are planning on visiting a few places nearby the city, then you […]