It is fascinating to think about how a place where life previously thrived can eventually become lifeless within a mere matter of years and be left at the mercy of nature. Once again, I had an exciting opportunity to find my way to the green mountains of Lori near the small town Spitak to see […]
Author Archives: Aram Vardanyan
Armenia is a country teeming with history and artifacts and one of the best places to uncover this is at a museum. This is a guide to the top ten museums in Yerevan based on popularity and number of visitors. Don’t forget that by purchasing the Yerevan pass, you can access over 40 museums for […]
During your travels in Armenia you will wonder at all of the amazing historic sites and probably think “Wow, this church is over 1000 years old!” Well, how would you like to visit a site that is approximately 7000 years old? That’s right! The Areni-1 cave is exactly what you are looking for and it […]
One of my favorite places I have ever stayed in Armenia is the Stone Art Guesthouse in Pemzashen village in Shirak. Located about 40 kilometers away from Gyumri, the small village sits on the slopes of Aragats and you can see the majestic mountain a clear day (and I can’t think of many better views […]
Many everyday Armenian expressions will put a smile on your face, even if unintended! These are some Armenian sayings that will make you laugh! Ahhh… Armenia and Armenians. Sometimes, I think about how we came to exist as a nation and after so many centuries, still retain our culture, traditions, and language. I believe that […]
There are many stunning villages in Armenia but few have as much recognition in their name the way Tatev does. Tatev Monastery is one of the top sights in Armenia and attractions thousands of visitors annually. When the Wings of Tatev was opened in 2010, the world’s longest cable car made Tatev Monastery even more […]