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.
Are you thinking about visiting Mongolia? My local team and I now offer authentic, small-group tours! These aren’t the generic experiences you’ll find with other tour companies, our trips focus on immersing you with locals. Live with nomadic families, sleep in gers, celebrate Naadam, learn how to make our favorite Mongolian dishes, and so much more. Come travel with our all local team and experience a deeper side of Mongolian culture.
Live life alongside a hardworking nomadic herding family and help with chores, ride horses, learn to cook traditional Mongolian food, and more during this small-group tour. Dates available in April, June, July, and August 2026.
Visit the Dukha reindeer tribe and ride reindeer. Walk on a frozen Lake Khuvsgul and immerse yourself with National Protected Area Park Rangers. A 12-day winter tour into the heart of beautiful northern Mongolia. This trip isn’t just an adventure, it’s an expedition! Dates for this winter tour are February 3 – 14, 2026.
Wild camp in the snow leopard’s natural habitat and learn from a local protected area research biologist about Mongolia’s ghost cats. A photographer and wildlife lover’s dream trip! Join this 9-day expedition March 20 – 28, 2026 (3 Spots Left!).
Ask me your Mongolia travel questions! Not sure where to start when it comes to planning the perfect Mongolia trip? I offer 30-minute travel consultations.
Calling all nature lovers and photographers, join us fall 2026 to track and observe snow leopards in their natural habitat. Book Now: September 27 – October 6, 2026
Mongolia’s winter temperatures might be between -25 and -40 C, but there are still plenty of things to do. From dog sledding to ice festivals, these are the 10 best things to do in winter in Mongolia.
During this 10-day Eagle Hunter & Local Eagle Festival Tour, live with a an Eagle Hunter and his family. Under his guidance you’ll help him train and prepare his prized Golden Eagle for the Altantsugts Eagle Festival, one of the smaller, more local, and fiercest competitions for Eagle Hunters in Mongolia. Dates for this small group tour are September 20 – 29, 2026. Book now – spots are limited!
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 2025.
The most educational tour of Ulaanbaatar, designed to walk (and drive) you through the country’s greatest historical eras. Visit five of Ulaanbaatar’s most important landmarks, from ancient nomadic displays to the democratic revolution, and get a crash course in how Mongolia became the country it is today. The perfect tour for history lovers!
Book this top-rated day trip to search for wild Przewalski’s horses and visit the cultural Mongol Nomadic Camp. Available any time of year, including winter.
Book the best car rental and travel Mongolia at your own pace. No tour, no guide, just you and the open road. Find the best rental car options, prices, security deposit details, and more.
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