First Aid Kit

Itches, indigestion, blisters, minor cuts—these small inconveniences can quickly overshadow your journey. Here's what my personal first aid kit looks like:

• Insect repellent
• Soothing cream for insect bites or plant irritation
• Sunscreen
• After-sun cream or healing balm
• Disinfectant and transparent antiseptic solution
• Sterile gauze pads and bandages, including blister plasters
• Elastic, breathable tape
• Paracetamol
• Cream for bruises and muscle soreness
• Anti-diarrheal and laxative medications
• Throat lozenges and eye drops for dry eyes
• Broad-spectrum antibiotics
• Tweezers
• Water purification tablets

Vaccinations

No vaccinations are mandatory for Mongolia. However, you'll be traveling to a remote region of the world. A few precautions are therefore worth considering. Here is the list of vaccinations recommended by the Pasteur Institute:

• Keep up to date with diphtheria, polio, and tetanus
• Hepatitis A (if you travel frequently)
• Typhoid (if you're particularly cautious about health risks)
• Hepatitis B (for extended or repeated stays)
• Rabies (for solo travelers and adventure-oriented itineraries)
• Tick-borne encephalitis (for horseback riding in Khuvsgul during May, June, and July)