Jeremy is back on the road and this leg of his adventure is a whole new rollercoaster. After a short break in Singapore, our favorite globetrotting host returns to Mongolia to reclaim his car and push forward on his epic overland journey towards Russia, South Korea, and eventually Japan. You’d think it’s just a simple drive, right? Not quite. Between Mongolian hospitality, misadventures at the border, and his trusty travel eSIM, Jeremy’s got tales to tell and bumps to conquer.
His car, even though it’s parked for two weeks, fires up like a champ. With a boot full of pork jerky, salted fish skin, and durian cake, Jeremy hits the road again. But not before a solid interior and exterior car wash—because even Mongolian dust isn’t charming enough to get you into Russia. Russian customs, it turns out, are not fans of filthy foreign vehicles.
Cue the reunion with Mongolian friends, who bring gifts that aren’t just thoughtful but also spiritual. Jeremy receives a “lucky energy stone” and a traditional milk-blessing for his car. It’s all heart, tradition, and vibes. It’s basically the opposite of border bureaucracy.
Then, the great Russian border ordeal begins. It lasted more than twelve grueling hours. Confused customs officers, missing paperwork, tailbacks that go on for miles, and multiple full vehicle checks. It’s chaos wrapped in cold fog, sprinkled with caffeine deprivation. But Jeremy, somehow, keeps smiling. Maybe it’s the bak kwa. Or maybe he’s just too tired to care anymore.
Once across the border, there’s a sudden connectivity blackout. His eSIM, a hero in other nations, can’t function in Russia. It’s a sharp reminder of how important reliable digital tools are on the road. Without data, even finding a hotel becomes a game of trial, error, and hand signals.
This wild ride from Mongolia to Russia is filled with warmth, wit, frustration, adventure, and a whole lot of border drama. Click now and follow the journey that proves that even when nothing goes according to plan, it’s still beautiful.