How to Get from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar for Less than 45 USD – 2024

Hard Sleeper Train Transiberian Mongolia China

China is a huge country and you could spend months exploring its vast territory. However, if you’d like to visit some of its neighbors, Mongolia is a great option. One of the most “classic” routes between the two countries is between Beijing, the capital of China, and Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. This trip can […]

How We Planned Our Super Budget 3 Month Trip Around Asia and Micronesia

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Think itinerary planning for your trips is hard? Then let us show you how we do it! In this article, we’ll give the step-by-step details of how we planned our 3 month trip around Asia and Micronesia. We’ll reveal how we found our crazy flights, very cheap accommodation, the safest travel insurance, and what to […]

How to Get From Ulaanbaatar to Karakorum (Mongolia) for 7 Dollars

Erdene Zuu Monastery Karakarum

    If you’re visiting Mongolia, you’ll probably pass through Ulaanbaatar (Ulan-Bator). Besides being the country’s capital and its biggest city, – 50% of the population lives there! – it also has the main airport, hotels, and train station.   Ulaanbaatar itself does have a few attractions that are worth visiting: Chinggis Khan (or Genghis […]

25 Things to Know Before Visiting China

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China can be a beautiful & fascinating… and can also be pretty overwhelming. So, if you’re traveling to China, there are a few important things you should know. Read the article for things like places to visit in China, customs, how to access blocked websites (Facebook, Gmail, Instagram, etc), and other tips you won’t find […]

25 Interesting Things I Learned While Traveling in Mongolia

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Mongolia is AWESOME and should be on any traveler’s bucket list. Read on to learn some interesting and surprising things like how to tour the great Gobi Desert, what nomadic life is like, and why you probably won’t shower very much. Plus, tips on accommodation, food, transportation inside the country and from China, & more! […]