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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 15 MIN

Mongolia Travel Safety Secrets: Urban Scams, Rural Horse Theft, and Why You Must Vet Your Guide

from Dusty Roads · host Anita Hummel

This podcast dives into the safety of traveling in Mongolia, offering a balanced and detailed perspective for travelers. While Mongolia is "generally safe to visit," the episode highlights the importance of taking specific precautions, especially in areas like Ulaanbaatar, where poverty and crime rates are higher. Learn about common risks, including pickpocketing and petty theft in crowded markets, financial scams like ATM fraud, and rural concerns such as horse or camel theft.The podcast also addresses essential safety tips for female solo travelers, including warnings about potential risks in gers and monasteries, and emphasizes the importance of using reputable tour companies to ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience. Whether you’re planning an adventure in the vast Mongolian steppe or exploring the bustling capital, this guide equips you with the knowledge you need to stay safe and make the most of your journey.Read our blog https://abusonadustyroad.com/is-mongolia-safe-to-travel/Support the showStay Connected with Dusty Roads PodcastTo ensure you never miss an episode, be sure to subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast platforms.If you’re enjoying the show, we’d greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate or review us. Your feedback helps others discover our podcast, and a 5-star rating truly makes a difference!Know someone who would resonate with our message? The greatest compliment you can give is to share the show with a friend!Dusty Roads Podcast is a proud production of Abusonadustyroad.com, dedicated to exploring what it means to live as a global citizen.  As part of our podcast we also offer a Deep Dive Podcast By Dusty Roads. For inquiries or to learn more, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]’d love to hear from you! Explore more about our mission through the links below.Visit our website: Abusonadustyroad.comFollow Us on:YouTube: @ABusOnADustyRoadInstagram: @A.Bus.On.A.Dusty.RoadFacebook: @ABusOnADustyRoadP...

This podcast dives into the safety of traveling in Mongolia, offering a balanced and detailed perspective for travelers. While Mongolia is "generally safe to visit," the episode highlights the importance of taking specific precautions, especially in areas like Ulaanbaatar, where poverty and crime rates are higher. Learn about common risks, including pickpocketing and petty theft in crowded markets, financial scams like ATM fraud, and rural concerns such as horse or camel theft.The podcast also addresses essential safety tips for female solo travelers, including warnings about potential risks in gers and monasteries, and emphasizes the importance of using reputable tour companies to ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience. Whether you’re planning an adventure in the vast Mongolian steppe or exploring the bustling capital, this guide equips you with the knowledge you need to stay safe and make the most of your journey.Read our blog https://abusonadustyroad.com/is-mongolia-safe-to-travel/Support the showStay Connected with Dusty Roads PodcastTo ensure you never miss an episode, be sure to subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast platforms.If you’re enjoying the show, we’d greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate or review us. Your feedback helps others discover our podcast, and a 5-star rating truly makes a difference!Know someone who would resonate with our message? The greatest compliment you can give is to share the show with a friend!Dusty Roads Podcast is a proud production of Abusonadustyroad.com, dedicated to exploring what it means to live as a global citizen.  As part of our podcast we also offer a Deep Dive Podcast By Dusty Roads. For inquiries or to learn more, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]’d love to hear from you! Explore more about our mission through the links below.Visit our website: Abusonadustyroad.comFollow Us on:YouTube: @ABusOnADustyRoadInstagram: @A.Bus.On.A.Dusty.RoadFacebook: @ABusOnADustyRoadP...

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