Mongolia

The Best Mongolian Food We Ate in Mongolia

The food in Mongolia was… Hit or miss. Some of it was really delicious, and some was kind of bland. All of it was worth trying, though! I was a little disappointed not to have the chance to try the more “unique” Mongolian fare like horse, marmot, or camel. I love to try unique foods all over the world. Tourism to Mongolia is light, so I was expecting to be able to find the authentic foodstuffs more easily, but I think the places we went (Ulaanbaatar and Nalaikh) were more tourism-heavy, which was a-okay, but it meant we got the “watered down” version of the local food. Nonetheless, I did zero-in on the most authentic food on the menu wherever we went. Here are the best foods we ate in Mongolia!

Syria

What to Know Before Your First Trip to Syria

Surprise! I went to Syria with my toddler daughter. Would I do it again? Yes. And I plan to! That said, I knew literally nothing about traveling in Syria before I decided to go. Thankfully, my business partner and travel buddy for this trip had been before and gave me a heads-up on the important things, namely visas, money issues, and border crossings. I learned an awful lot in real time, and I made notes for you, too. Here is what to know before your first trip to Syria.

Syria

Is It Safe to Visit Syria?

I told only a very few people that I planned to go to Syria—with toddler in tow, no less! Not because I was scared or ashamed or afraid of what people would think. I kept the info under the radar because I didn’t want my parents or well-meaning friends to worry. Syria is not exactly a relaxing vacation destination, and at the time I visited, the ceasefire and negotiations between Iran and the US and Israel was still very much in flux. So, here’s the long answer to your burning question: Is Syria safe to visit?

Ulaanbaatar

How to Spend a Day Trip from Ulaanbaaar to Nalaikh Province, Mongolia

Mongolia is vast–truly, it’s one of the largest countries in Asia, and in the world. So, if you’re going to visit, you’ll definitely want to get out of Ulaanbaatar to see the wide-open spaces. If you want to base yourself in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, you can absolutely do that and still see the countryside. Just an hour and a half away from Ulaanbaatar, Nalaikh is the perfect day trip for anyone who wants to get out of the city and see more of Mongolia. Here’s how to spend a day trip from Mongolia’s capital to Nalaikh Province, Mongolia.

Mongolia

Your Ultimate Guide to Our Favorite Animals in Mongolia

One thing to prioritize when traveling with a toddler? Animals! My daughter is fascinated with all animals–even if she’s sometimes not interested in touching them–or letting them touch (or lick) her. When I started planning our trip to Mongolia, I was delighted to find that not only do animals play a huge part of the history and culture of the country, they are completely unique! Here are our favorite animals in Mongolia.

Tokyo

The Best Tips for Your Trip to Tokyo

When in Japan, you have to do it: You have to explore Tokyo! It’s modern, it’s historic, it’s for foodies, it’s for fun. We had a great time and took it nice and slow, allowing ourselves to get over our jet lag. Toddler travel is “one goal a day” travel

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