There are three ways from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing. By plane, by international train and third travel junky deluxe itinerary for no more than $50. Check out how to organize the last one.
Ulaanbaatar is the coldest capital in the world. Average temperature during a year is -2°C. Seeing here on winter -40°C on thermometer is nothing special. That’s why Mongolians use alcohol thermometers — ones with mercury simply break below -38°C. On…
If you aren’t looking for extreme experiences, better to travel to Mongolia in June or period from August to October. During that time temperatures are doable for any average mortal. But how about Nadaam Festival?
If I had known all the languages in the world, I would use English in business, Spanish to comment on football, French for intimate whispers, Arabian for haggling, German to give orders, Polish because of perversity and Mongolian…
What is the perfect way to get to Mongolia? Transsiberian Railway! You can go across the country with the line ending in Beijing. Depart from one of Siberian cities (e.g. Irkutsk) on a way or just from Moscow. How about…
Passports, credit cards, favorite hats, lucky rabbit leg totem… what else do you need to pack for your Mongolian trip? Check out our pack list. Necessary stuff only. Handkerchief to cover your face from the terrible dust, so you will…
Mongolia is not Manhattan. You don’t need a thick wallet full of dollars to have a decent stay here. Mongolia is cheap. How cheap? Check out some sample prices we gathered for you. Disclaimer: all prices are related to Ulaanbaatar.…
In Mongolia the currency is called tughrik. Tughrik has no coins, only bank notes. You should supply your wallet with them as soon as you arrive. Why? Because vendors, that accept credit cards are really rare. So… how to get…