About Breanna Wilson, Founder & Blogger at Meanwhile in Mongolia

Top travel tips from a local for exploring Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, including 11 of the best things to do when you visit.

From the best time of year to visit to how to get a SIM card and where to register with immigration, these tips will help you plan your visit to Mongolia.

Learning how to speak Mongolian language is not easy. Whether you’re ordering food in the city or exploring the countryside, use this cheat sheet to help you get by.

From festivals dating back to the days of Genghis Khan to events celebrating Mongolia’s nomadic heritage, these festivals, holidays, and events are worth planning a trip around.

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.

Flying to Mongolia on Turkish Airlines? Use this helpful Istanbul Airport guide and maximize a long or short layover at Istanbul International Airport (IST).

The most comprehensive and useful advice for camping in Mongolia. Follow these tips to have a safe, fun, and fulfilling adventure.

Join in as 300+ Shamans perform ceremonies and rituals before meeting intimately with a local female Shaman clan. Plus, experiencing nomadic living and the connectedness to nature in Mongolia.

This 2-day tour includes tickets to the Naadam Opening Ceremony in Ulaanbaatar on July 11 with a local guide. Experience local horse races, wrestling, and archery.

Everything you need to know about traditional Mongolian mounted archery. Including the history and how to join a training camp and channel your inner Mongol warrior.

Family travel tips plus the perfect 4, 6, and 9-day family-friendly itineraries to get the most out of your trip to Mongolia.

The best hotels and places to stay in Terelj National Park, Mongolia. Five-star yurts to local family experiences.

This women-only trip includes living in a yurt, meeting local nomadic families, riding horses, kayaking, and soaking in the most beautiful scenery in the world August 11 – 17, 2024.

Live and work from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia June 2 – 8, 2024. Meet local entrepreneurs and get a taste of Mongolian culture.

Not sure what you need to know about visiting Mongolia? One traveler shares the 5 things she wishes she knew before arriving.

Learn to cook Mongolian cuisine from a professional chef at this cooking class in Ulaanbaatar.

An honest traveler’s review of the Dostyk Hotel in Bayan-Ulgii Mongolia, including price, cleanliness, and what to expect for the included breakfast.

Monasteries, Mongolian calligraphy, and tales of the world’s greatest Khan, these are the 10 best things to do in Kharkhorin, Mongolia.

Book this 2-day helicopter tour package and visit the rumored burial place of Chinggis Khaan.

Citizens of the UK, France, Poland, Spain, Denmark, Australia, New Zealand, and more can now visit Mongolia visa-free through 2025.

This Khuvsgul Lake 7-day itinerary includes it all.

Dates, location, travel tips, and more for attending Mongolia’s Golden Eagle Festival.

Looking for Mongolia’s best places to visit? This guide will tell you the best tourist attractions and historical landmarks by region.

Looking to learn more about food in Mongolia? Explore some of the national dishes and what you need to know if you’re vegan or vegetarian.

Guide rates, how to hire a car and driver, and other budgeting tips for planning a cost effective Mongolia trip in 2024.

Booking a car rental in Mongolia can be confusing. From what rental car insurance to trust, to what to expect when it comes to rental rates and vehicle options, we explain everything you need to know.

The Three Camel Lodge is often called the best luxury hotel in Mongolia, but is it? We checked in to check it out.

As one of the biggest and most important festivals in Mongolia, Naadam is a special time to visit the country. We explain what Naadam is, how to attend, and how to travel in Mongolia during this time.

How to drive to Tsagaan Suvarga, also known as the Gobi Desert’s White Stupa. Plus, camping tips and other driving advice for navigating Mongolian roads.

From winter lows (-40°C/-40°F) to pleasant summer highs (32°C/90°F), Mother Mongolia doesn’t mess around when it comes to the weather.

Mongolian food has long been misunderstood with traditional Mongolian ger and herder culture leaving little room for what may seem like finesse when it comes to Mongolia’s culinary traditions.

A tour for photographers and adventurers, photographer and Instagram influencer Max Muench has developed what just might be one of the coolest ways to experience Mongolia – the self-driving tour, Follow the Tracks.

From buuz to khorkhog and the Five Snouts in between, an explanation of Mongolian food and traditions around eating and drinking in Mongolia.

Mongolia’s quick actions and closed borders have made it a country safe from the spread of COVID-19. But that also means they’ve kept strict restrictions in place for travelers hoping to enter the country.

A week-long, all-inclusive, small group motorcycle adventure across the steppe riding out May 21 – 28, 2022.

From how to rent a car in Mongolia, to where to find the best 4×4 car rentals, and what to budget per day for your bucket list Mongolia road trip.

Many travelers ask: is Mongolia safe? And while, for the most part the answer is yes, it’s one of the safest countries in Asia, there are still a few things travelers should be cautious of. But, hey, that’s travel.

Thinking about that trip to Mongolia you’ve always dreamed about? Know these important things before planning your trip – they could save you time, money, and energy.

Travel insurance saved me $3,000 of out of pocket medical expenses when I had a motorcycle accident and had to have surgery in Ulaanbaatar.

Emergency numbers, public and private hospitals, embassy information and more.