Author Archives: Aram Vardanyan

Spring in Armenia: What to Know, Tips, & Best Places to Visit

Armenia in spring

Are you considering a trip to Armenia in March, April, or May? Good choice! We’ll tell you why spring in Armenia is an awesome time to visit the country! This guide will contain tips for visiting Armenia in spring, including what to expect weather-wise, what to wear, the best destinations, what to eat, and which […]

22 Fun and Exciting Things to Do in (and Around!) Ijevan

Things to do in Ijevan, Armenia in Tavush region

Many places in Armenia are underrated and undiscovered. Ijevan is absolutely one of them! This is a guide to reasons to visit and things to do in Ijevan, Armenia… Tavush’s delightful city that is on the rise. If you’re looking to take a city tour to learn more about Ijevan and Tavush, please inquire here […]

How to Visit the 8th-Century Tanahat Monastery (+ Photos!)

How to Visit the 8th-Century Tanahat Monastery (+ Photos!)

Isolated but not hard to reach, Tanahat Monastery is a beautiful place to visit in the Vayots Dzor Province and is a great stop if you are driving to Syunik! It is known to be one of the oldest churches in Armenia. What remains of the Tanahat Monastery are the Saint Stepanos and Saint Nshan […]

Saryan Street: The Place to Be for Wine Lovers in Yerevan

Saryan Street Yerevan Armenia - Saryan'Notes-2

There is nowhere better in Yerevan to grab a glass of Armenian wine than on Yerevan’s Saryan Street, a long thoroughfare in Armenia’s capital city. This is a complete guide to Saryan Street in Yerevan- from its many wine bars to places to grab cocktails, food, beer, and more. Saryan Street: The Place to Be […]

How Khachats Toun Helped Make Meghri My Favorite Place in Armenia

Khachats Toun Heritage-1

Have you ever created expectations about a place without having been there or knowing anything about it? That is exactly what happened with Khachats Toun in Meghri for me. Fortunately, the hotel and cultural hub exceeded any expectations I had about it and then some. This is a quick recap of our time at Khachats […]