From –15°F nights to horse festivals and new friends from many countries, my week in Mongolia was freezing but exciting!
Hello, my name is Ellie! I am an English teacher in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – the coldest capital city in the world. I'm excited to share my journey with you all!
From –15°F nights to horse festivals and new friends from many countries, my week in Mongolia was freezing but exciting!
Living and teaching in Mongolia taught me that knowledge grows through culture, community and curiosity. I hope you’ll follow your curiosity and learn from people and places all around the world.
Why do my Mongolian friends say winter ends when rice stops freezing? This article follows my experience learning the Nine Nines: a tradition that tracks winter through everyday signs.
A fun day with friends spent skiing and mostly eating. Ulaanbaatar has many ways to spend the winter indoors and outdoors.