Mongolia – Josie Travels

A day trip to Gorkhi Terelj National Park

Gorkhi Terelj National Park is considered one of the most beautiful parts of Mongolia and it’s only a short 55km drive from the capital city of Ulaanbaatar.
Eight great days in the Gobi Desert

After an incredible week exploring Central Mongolia in the sun and snow, it was time to head south to visit the famous Gobi Desert. If you’re expecting nothing but endless…
Eight captivating days in Central Mongolia

While Mongolia is famous for the vast Gobi Desert, it’s not all there is to see by a long shot. Picture endless steppe, rolling hills, lakes and rivers, dotted with…
Six uneventful days in Ulaanbaatar

I love exploring new cities when I get the chance. There’s always something to see and do, enough to keep you busy for weeks! At least, that’s what I thought…
How to survive a Mongolian road trip

Mongolia is one of those countries that’s on everybody’s bucket list, but not many people actually seem to visit. For those travellers on a budget, it’s an expensive destination because…
How to survive your Trans Mongolian adventure

Depending on your route, time schedule and goals, you could spend anything from a few hours to 7 days on the train. My longest was a 57-hour journey from Vladimir…
How to plan your Trans Mongolian adventure

If you take the train regularly at home you might not even have to think about planning your journeys past choosing your departure time and destination. If only it was…
A step by step guide to your Mongolian visa application

Mongolia seems to be one of those countries that everybody wants to visit, but few people do. In fact, I don’t think I’ve met anyone in real life who has…