Shineray motorcycles have become, in a few years, the new mounts of nomads. Nowadays, it is common to see shepherds leading their herds on the handlebars of these small motorcycles made in China. Horses are still an outward sign of wealth but no longer have the same utility as before. They are raise

Many travelers are fascinated by the Gobi Desert. It is at the top of the list for things to do in Mongolia. But over time, we realized that many came back disappointed. The long distances, the solitude, the fear of mechanical breakdown, the high cost of tourist camps, the landscapes not always up t

The Naadam festival takes place every year on July 11, 12 and 13. Each city and village organizes its own festival, the largest being the one in Ulaanbaatar. Finally, the one held in the capital is, in our opinion, the least interesting. Over the years, it has become very touristy, with tickets that

Traveling in Mongolia is certainly much safer than you think. Of course, there are places where you have to be careful, such as the black market in Narantuul where pickpockets will be happy to pick your pocket or some ger districts where it is recommended not to hang around too much at night. But in

A new backpacker guesthouse has just opened near the old airport. Korean management, clean with dorms and not far from our place. OZ HOUSE and CAFE sur Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/brMQxU3Jgk2qKWhD7