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Mongolia

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Mongolia.

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Travel videos

Jason Billam Travel

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Jason Billam Travel is a YouTube travel channel by a British traveller exploring the world full-time since 2017.

This travel video pairs first impressions of Ulaanbaatar with a worthwhile day trip to the Genghis Khan Statue Complex and Gorkhi Terelj National Park.

Syifa Adriana

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Syifa Adriana is a YouTube travel channel by a UK-based solo travel vlogger focusing on culture, history, and everyday life.

This vlog is a good fit for rural Mongolia research, following a road trip from the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar toward Arkhangai province through steppe landscapes and roadside scenes.

Dots on a Map

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Dots on a Map is a YouTube travel channel by Dottie and Lenza, focused on destination stories, visuals, culture, history, and food.

This travel documentary video gives a thoughtful view of Mongolia through Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar and off-grid time with a nomadic family in Arkhangai Province.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

Lonely Planet is a major travel-publishing guide site offering professionally edited destination guides, articles, guidebooks, and planning tools. Their Mongolia destination guide provides a strong overview of attractions, local places, expert tips, festivals, nomadic culture, and landscapes.

Lonely Planet: Mongolia

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/mongolia.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/mongolia

ViaTravelers
Travel guide

ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured trip-planning and comparison tools. Their Mongolia guide is a well-rounded resource for exploring nomadic culture, steppe landscapes, the Gobi Desert, ger camps, and Ulaanbaatar.

ViaTravelers: Mongolia

Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/mongolia/.

viatravelers.com/destinations/mongolia/

Goats On The Road
Travel guide

Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle business resource focused on long-term and sustainable travel. Their Mongolia backpacking guide is practical for budgeting and logistics, with coverage of costs, transport, must-sees, health, accommodation, and planning basics.

Goats On The Road: Guide Backpacking Mongolia

Read the guide at goatsontheroad.com/guide-backpacking-mongolia/.

goatsontheroad.com/guide-backpacking-mongolia/

The Planet D
Travel guide

The Planet D is an adventure travel blog publishing destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Their Mongolia travel guide gives helpful tips, sights, and activity ideas for both first-time and returning travelers.

The Planet D: Mongolia Travel Tips

Read the guide at theplanetd.com/destinations/central-asia/mongolia-travel-tips/.

theplanetd.com/destinations/central-asia/mongolia-travel-tips/

Jessie on a Journey
Travel guide

Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site with practical planning resources. Their two-week Mongolia itinerary is a strong planning resource, pairing a detailed route with trip-planning information and a map.

Jessie on a Journey: Mongolia Itinerary

Read the guide at jessieonajourney.com/mongolia-itinerary/.

jessieonajourney.com/mongolia-itinerary/

A Broken Backpack
Travel guide

A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destinations, digital nomad topics, and travel logistics. Their Mongolia SIM card guide is helpful for comparing in-person buying, online ordering, and eSIM options before a trip.

A Broken Backpack: Mongolia Sim Cards

Read the guide at abrokenbackpack.com/mongolia-sim-cards/.

abrokenbackpack.com/mongolia-sim-cards/

Girl About The Globe
Travel guide

Girl About The Globe is a social-impact travel blog focused on conscious solo female travel and planning resources. Their solo travel in Mongolia guide offers practical support on tours, accommodation, and broader trip planning for independent travelers.

Girl About The Globe: Solo Travel In Mongolia

Read the guide at girlabouttheglobe.com/solo-travel-in-mongolia/.

girlabouttheglobe.com/solo-travel-in-mongolia/

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