Did you know that Mongolia was named the best country to travel to in 2024 by Lonely Planet, the leading travel media company?

Where to travel?

Lonely Planet's newly released Best in Travel 2024 book names the top 10 countries, regions, and cities to visit next year, as well as the best value and sustainable destinations. Mongolia is named the best in travel country along with India and St Lucia. About the cities, Nairobi and Paris are the top 2 cities to visit in 2024, followed by 3 North American cities: Montreal, Philadelphia, and Kansas.

What to know before going to Mongolia?

First and foremost don’t forget to check whether your country is on the list of visa-free countries to enter Mongolia. If it is not, no need to worry, visas are mostly online now. In case your country is not included in the online form, you’ll have to visit one of the diplomatic missions of Mongolia.

Secondly, flights to and from Mongolia are available year-round on MIAT Mongolian National Airlines and other international carriers, such as Aeroflot, Air China, and Korean Air.

Little tricks

• Be prepared for long travel distances. Mongolia is a large country that can take days to travel between major destinations.
• Pack for all types of weather. Mongolia's weather can change quickly, so it is important to pack for all eventualities. Keep it in your mind, even in the winter the sun is pretty strong here.
• Not into planning at all? Choose a travel agency. There’s a myriad of them on Google.
• Be respectful of Mongolian culture and customs. Mongolia is a deeply Buddhist country, so it is important to be respectful of local beliefs and traditions.
• Learn a few basic Mongolian phrases. This will help you get around and communicate with locals.

Lastly, Mongolia could be a whole new world, if you never travel here. So don’t expect anything but be prepared for everything.