Author Archives: Aram Vardanyan

8 Armenia Tours That Will Help You Make the Most of Your Trip

Best tours in Armenia

This guide will take you through the best Armenia tours to take when you’re getting to know the fantastic country in the Caucasus. Below is a short guide of the excursions, tours, and activities we note throughout this post in case you’re looking for a quick answer: Best Armenia Tours Armenia is a small country […]

6 Things to Do in Hrazdan Gorge, Yerevan’s Nature Hotspot

Hrazdan Gorge things to do and Yerevan off the path guide

Hrazdan Gorge is one of the most overlooked places in Yerevan worth visiting.  Locals know about it but it had kind of become overgrown and neglected throughout the years.  Visitors simply just don’t know about this natural gem in the heart of Yerevan. Below are some essential reasons to go to and things to do […]

Hiking the Old Martiros Loop (& Waterfall Trail) in Vayots Dzor

Old Martiros Hike in Vayots Dzor-11

Vayots Dzor is definitely one of Armenia’s best hiking areas and you’ll find some of the coolest hikes with HIKEArmenia there! This is a quick glimpse into my time hiking the Old Martiros Loop and the Martiros Waterfall hike! I recently stayed at the wonderful Old Martiros Guesthouse in the village and had the chance […]

Yerevan Beer Guide: Where to Drink Delicious Beer in Yerevan

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Yerevan may not be synonymous with drinking beer, but there are many places to enjoy a tasty beer in Yerevan. This is a Yerevan beer guide detailing the best places to kick back, relax, and down a beer in Armenia’s capital city.  You will find everything from local craft beer to international favorites. Yerevan Beer […]

How to Cheaply Get From Tbilisi to Yerevan by Bus in 2024

Tbilisi to Yerevan by bus

The bus is not my preferred form of transport. Actually, it is the type of transport I avoid like the plague. But, when I travel from Tbilisi to Yerevan, I always prefer to travel by bus. Going from Tbilisi to Yerevan by bus, or marshrutka (a minibus still prevalent in many former-Soviet states), is cheaper, […]

6 Fun Things to Do in Tatev (Beyond the Monastery)

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There are many historical sights in Armenia that get a lot of attention but a lot of times, travelers don’t go beyond the attraction. This is a guide of things to do in Tatev village – beyond the famous monastery. If you tell someone you’re visiting Tatev in Armenia, they will automatically assume you’re off […]