Mongolia

Best time to go

Jun–Aug (mild); Jul = Naadam festival.

Currency

Tögrög (MNT). Carry cash outside the capital.

Taste this

Buuz (dumplings), khuushuur & airag.

Stay safe

Safe; a guide/driver is best for the countryside.

Where to stay

Ulaanbaatar, Gobi Desert, Terelj, Lake Khövsgöl.