The Ultimate Local Travel Guide for Visiting Mongolia

Mongolia Travel Blog

Hi, I'm Breanna...

I’m an American travel writer and adventurer living in Mongolia. I launched Meanwhile in Mongolia because I’m passionate about sharing the most useful tips, tricks, and hacks I’ve learned over the last 7 years of living here. Throughout this Mongolia travel blog you’ll find authentic trip itineraries, information on the tours I host and lead with an expert local team, hotel reviews, safety tips, and more.

Use the search bar to quickly find what you’re looking for.

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.

Eagle Hunters Mongolia Festival

Train with an Eagle Hunter, Attend an Eagle Festival & Immerse in Nomadic Traditions

During this 10-day Eagle Hunter + Local Eagle Festival Tour, live with a 3-time Eagle Hunter Champion 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 21 – 30, 2026. Book now – spots are limited!

Camel Festival Winter Mongolia

Road Trip to the Ten Thousand Camel Festival 2026

Book this 9-day small group tour to the Ten Thousand Camel Festival in Umnugovi, Mongolia. Attend the camel festival and visit the best sights in the Gobi. This trip takes place February 2 – 10, 2026 (9 days, 8 nights).

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 2025.

Rent a Car Mongolia

Book a Rental Car in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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.