Learn Horseback Archery (3-day Group Training Experience)
Train with the Mongolian horseback archers featured on the National Geographic show Superskilled with Eva zu Beck. Beginner riders welcome! Booking now for 2027.
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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8-day Gobi Desert Private Tour
Embark on an 8-day adventure to the Best of the Gobi Desert. Explore the White Stupa, Khongoryn Els Dunes, Flaming Cliffs, and more. A great tour to book if you’re visiting Mongolia for the first time.
Guide to the Gobi: Ultimate Gobi Desert Travel Guide
We’re answering the most commonly asked Gobi Desert travel questions. Is the Gobi Desert worth visiting? What is the best time of year to visit? Can you drive across the Gobi Desert? Plus, get my Gobi Desert Google Maps pin list.
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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.
Plan your visit to Ulaanbaatar with my Complete Ulaanbaatar Travel Guide 2026.
The Best Places to Get a Massage in Ulaanbaatar
The best places to get a massage in Ulaanbaatar with reasonable prices and great service.
How to Visit the Chinggis Khaan Museum in Ulaanbaatar
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.
Gobi Cashmere Factory Tour
Learn how Mongolia’s largest cashmere brand goes from goat to coat. Behind the scenes at the factory and shopping at the Factory Store.
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