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Projects Abroad in Mongolia
Volunteers fly into Ulaanbaatar airport early in the morning. After a short walk off the plane through to the arrival lounge, you will be greeted by a Projects Abroad member of staff.
You'll jump in a car, and head for your accommodation. Host families are friendly and eager to learn all about our volunteers. They are middle class families who live in good accommodation (usually apartments) around the city.
After a good night's rest and some home made Mongolian food, a member of staff will pick you up the next morning for your tour of the city. All the normal stops are included - you'll be shown where to change your money, the post office, internet cafés (yes they do exist even in Mongolia!) and important landmarks. Our staff are eager for volunteers to see as much as possible, so they may take you to the museum or to the local monastery to visit the monks!
You'll have some lunch and perhaps meet up with some other volunteers. Depending on the time and your program, you may be introduced to your placement during the afternoon. If not, a member of staff will pick you up and take you the next day.
Minibuses are the quickest and most popular form of public transportation and they go everywhere in Ulaanbaatar. They also stop anywhere - all you have to do is put your hand out to halt one. There are also over two thousand yellow taxis in the city, and plenty of ordinary buses.
Mongolians eat lots of meat - mainly beef and mutton in dumplings. This is served with rice and vegetables, which includes potatoes, carrots, cabbages and onions. Stews are also very popular. If you would like a change, Ulaanbaatar even has Italian, Indian and Thai restaurants. Because of their close proximity, and history, Chinese and Korean food is also widespread. It is certainly possible to be a vegetarian in Mongolia, but you will have to keep explaining!
Finally - be warned, Karaoke is big in Mongolia; This is something you should experience at least once (but maybe not twice!).