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Regions, seasons, festivals, practicalities, and the life of the steppe. 129 stories and counting.
Mongolia GuideTrekking Gear for Mongolia: What You Actually Need
Mongolia is not Nepal or Patagonia. The terrain is high, dry, windy, and often cold even in summer. Our gear list, season by…
Culture and FestivalsFollowing Genghis Khan: The Real Historical Route
Forget the tour-bus version of Mongolian history. Our historians trace the actual route of our guide rise from birthplace to…
ConservationMongolia's Wildlife: 15 Species You Will See
Mongolia holds some of Asia's most intact ecosystems. Here are the 15 species our guests most commonly see, where to see each,…
Mongolia GuideBest Mongolia Itineraries: 5, 7, 10, 14 Days
How long do you need in Mongolia? The short answer: longer than you think. We break down what is realistic at 5, 7, 10, and 14…
Mongolia GuidePhotography Permits in Mongolia: What You Need to Know
Drones, camera gear imports, photographing monks and nomads, Naadam festival press access. The real rules of photography in…
Mongolia GuideUlaanbaatar in 48 Hours: A Realistic City Guide
Most travellers rush through Ulaanbaatar to get to the countryside. That is a mistake. UB holds more of modern Mongolia than any…
Mongolia GuideMoney in Mongolia: Cash, Cards, ATMs, Currency Exchange
Mongolia is a cash-heavy country outside Ulaanbaatar. Our practical guide to using money in Mongolia: currency, exchanges,…
Culture and FestivalsMongolian Throat Singing: The Complete Guide
Khöömei is the Mongolian practice of producing two notes simultaneously from one voice. Physiologically astonishing, spiritually…
Mongolia GuideMongolia Embassies: Who to Contact From Where
Mongolia has 27 embassies and 26 consulates worldwide. We keep this list of the most relevant for our guest passports updated…
Expedition StoriesGobi Desert Dinosaurs: Where to Hunt Fossils
The Gobi Desert holds the richest deposit of Late Cretaceous dinosaur fossils on earth. Velociraptors, tarbosaurus, oviraptors.…
Travel InspirationA Day in the Life on a Rara Avis Mongolia Tour
What does a typical day on a Rara Avis tour actually look like? From morning tea to sunset dinner, hour by hour, as a Khangai…
Travel InspirationMongolia for Honeymooners: Slow, Private, Remarkable
Mongolia is an unusual honeymoon choice that rewards adventurous couples. Sunsets without crowds, nights under more stars than…
Mongolia GuideMongolia Weather: What to Actually Expect
Mongolia has the world's most continental climate. Deep cold in winter, hot sun in summer, diurnal swings of 20+ degrees. Here…
ConservationResponsible Travel in Mongolia: Actually Doing It Right
Mongolia's fragile ecosystems and semi-nomadic economy are vulnerable to poorly-managed tourism. Our operating code for…
Mongolia GuideAltitude in Mongolia: Is It a Concern?
Mongolia is high country. Ulaanbaatar sits at 1,350m. The mountains reach 4,300m. Most travellers have no issues. A small subset…
Culture and FestivalsMongolian Tea: Salt, Butter, Milk, Meaning
Mongolian tea is not a drink. It is a ritual, a food, a form of hospitality, and a reminder that tea travelled along the old…
Mongolia GuideUlaanbaatar Restaurants: Our Guide to Eating Well in UB
Ulaanbaatar eats better than you expect. A curated guide to modern Mongolian, authentic local, fine dining, coffee, brunch, and…
Mongolia GuideGifts for Your Mongolian Host Family: What Actually Works
Every guest wants to arrive at a nomad family's ger with something meaningful. Not all gifts translate. Here is what actually…