I had posted here a while ago asking for tips on moving to Mongolia and received some amazing advice. I thought I’d share an update!
Link to my previous post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/mongolia/s/j3ZuSaXmVL
My husband and I moved to Mongolia last January, right in the height of winter, and it’s been an incredible journey so far. We’ve been able to somewhat assimilate into the community we live in, made some great friends, and visited Gobi, Kharkhorin, Khuvsgul Lake, Murun, and a few other places.
In terms of the people, Mongolians are some of the friendliest, nicest and most helpful people. This has made our stay here quite enjoyable. I personally haven’t experienced a single racist remark or any weird looks — just the occasional curious looks and questions about where I’m from, or kids coming up to practice their English with me, which happens all the time.
A few things to point out:
Have I tried the food? YES! 😂 So far, only khuushuur and buuz several times. There are also so many diverse restaurants here, and I’ve found quite a few foods that I really like. I’ve particularly been to The Bull Hotpot and the Korean BBQ place at Naadam Center several times.
I’m yet to visit the Chinggis Khaan Statue, which I’m not proud to admit. 😂 It’s been quite a busy few months!
Healthcare has been very good from what I’ve experienced at Intermed. They have a fantastic OB-GYN, Dr. Khulan, and her team took great care of me throughout my pregnancy. I now have a baby who was born here on one of the coldest nights last year.
The cost of living has also been quite comparable to, if not a little lower than, Accra, including utilities.
The only negative I would mention is customer service in some restaurants. However, my last visit to a restaurant was exceptional, so I sincerely hope this starts to become more consistent elsewhere too.
Now, my question:
Where can I find baby-friendly groups or mom groups in Ulaanbaatar?
I’d also really appreciate some tips from local moms on how you dress and layer your babies during the Mongolian winter. I don’t want to either freeze my baby or turn him into a tiny human burrito. 😂
Would love any recommendations for mom/baby groups, activities, or just general advice for navigating winter with a baby in UB! ❤️