Breanna Wilson

Welcome to my Mongolia Travel Blog!

Hi, I'm Breanna...

I’m an American travel writer and adventurer living in Mongolia. I started Meanwhile in Mongolia in 2018, quickly growing it into the #1 Mongolia travel blog.

Keep reading and you’ll find useful tips for traveling one of the world’s most remote countries, including itineraries, packing lists, hotel recommendations, tips for handling Mongolia’s notorious weather, and more.

Feel free to ask me your Mongolia travel questions and use the search box below to find specific travel tips and advice. I understand that traveling here can be confusing, I’m here to help!

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Gorkhi-Terelj National Park Travel Guide

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park Travel Guide

Only 70 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is the #1 day trip travelers make when visiting Mongolia’s capital. Here are the top 11 things to do when you visit.

Most Popular Ulaanbaatar Guides

I’m here to help you navigate Ulaanbaatar like a local. From expert city guides to my favorite restaurants, truthful hotel reviews and airport insider tips, here’s everything you need to know when visiting Mongolia’s capital city.

Plan your visit to Ulaanbaatar with my Complete Ulaanbaatar Travel Guide 2026.

Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue Tour

Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue Day Trip

See the world’s largest equestrian statue, eat lunch with a local family, visit a mountainside meditation temple, and get to know Mongolia on this day trip from Ulaanbaatar.