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 the country, including itineraries, packing lists, hotel recommendations, tips for handling Mongolia’s notorious weather, and more.
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Experience Mongolia’s famous Naadam Festival during this 9-day small group tour. Live with a nomadic family, ride horses, and attend a local Naadam July 5 – 13, 2027. (Book now before it sells out!)
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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.
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Located behind Sukhbaatar Square, the Chinggis Khaan National Museum isn’t to be missed when visiting Ulaanbaatar. Open daily in the summer from 9:00 to 20:00.
Learn how Mongolia’s largest cashmere brand goes from goat to coat. Behind the scenes at the factory and shopping at the Factory Store.
Book an airport transfer from Chinggis Khaan International Airport into Ulaanbaatar or vice versa. Rates starting at $19.50 USD. Safe and reliable.
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