Tucked between Siberia and the edge of the Gobi Desert, Mongolia is a country of contrasts – stark yet soulful, remote yet rich in culture, wild yet warmly welcoming. The seasons in Mongolia are more than changes in weather – they’re chapters in a living narrative. Each brings a different canvas for adventure, shaped by sweeping skies, shifting light, and enduring traditions. Read more “Best Time to Visit Mongolia: Seasonal Guide to Festivals, Nature & Culture”
Category: Travel Tips
Travel Tips
Stay Protected: The Benefits of Travel Insurance for Your Trip to Mongolia
When planning a trip to Mongolia, such as a remote destination like Three Camel Lodge, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of your own itinerary. However, while adventure is a major part of the experience, preparing for unexpected surprises can only further benefit your experience. Travel insurance isn’t just an extra cost—it’s a part of vacation planning that ensures peace of mind. Keep reading to learn how you can stay protected with travel insurance during your Mongolian journey.
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Suggested Gobi Itinerary: 3 Popular Gobi Daytrips
At the Three Camel Lodge, there is no shortage of adventures to savor. The lodge is the ideal base from which to explore the Gobi’s must-see destinations. You will encounter vastly different eco-systems, ancient petroglyphs or use indigenous wildlife, and the region’s most fascinating sites of historical and natural significance.
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Family Travel to Mongolia: Top 5 Benefits for Kids
The world really is the best classroom. Bringing children on your family vacations allows them to grow in unexpected leaps and bounds. Becoming engaged one-on-one with Mongolia’s unique people, landscape, and traditions allows kids to experience history in the flesh, geography beneath their boots, and culture everywhere they look.
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What to Expect When You Attend Naadam Festival
Festivals are more than just a celebration; they are a way to honor one’s traditions and history. However, some festivals are woven into the identity of a place. Holi in India. Dia de Los Muertos in Mexico. And, Naadam in Mongolia. Held annually in the summertime, Naadam is celebrated across the country, from the capital city of Ulaanbaatar to the remote towns of the Gobi.
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Sustainable Shopping in Mongolia
We at the Three Camel Lodge are frequently asked for recommendations of the best shopping in Mongolia, which is renowned for its wool garments, hand-woven textiles, and traditional handcrafts.
Our store at the lodge makes available a full assortment of products produced by Mongolian vendors, whom we select based upon the quality of their products, and the extent to which their business benefits local communities.
10 Must-See Places in Ulaanbaatar
For the first-time traveler to Mongolia, spending a couple days in the capital of Ulaanbaatar prior to visiting the Gobi allows you to first appreciate the history of Mongolia through visiting its rich cultural centers and museums. Within a brief drive of the capital there are also opportunities to get a glimpse of the broader natural beauty of the country. Read more “10 Must-See Places in Ulaanbaatar”