Author Archives: Aram Vardanyan

Metsamor: Visiting the Nuclear Town’s Soviet Sports Complex & Culture House

Trip to Metsamor -30

I recently had a chance to visit the city of Metsamor in Armavir province, Armenia. The purpose-built city housed the workers of the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant and their families. This guide details my experience visiting Metsamor! There are many obscure and mysterious places that were built during Soviet times that are still in existence […]

Family Restaurant Tonratoon: An Essential (and Delicious!) Road Trip Stop

Shinuhayr Bakery in Syunik

Every once in a while, you come across a business where the passion and story are palpable. Family Restaurant Tonratoon in Syunik is one of those places. And it is a must-visit when you’re on Shinuhayr Highway near Tatev Monastery and other sights in Syunik. When we were traveling in Shinuhayr, we had the opportunity to […]

How to Easily Get From Yerevan to Noratus Cemetery

One of the most prolific places to visit in Armenia is Noratus Cemetery, a historical graveyard with the largest cluster of khachkars in the country. This is a guide about how to easily go from Yerevan to Noratus – including Noratus tours and how to get there via public transportation. Click here if you’re simply […]

Azat Reservoir: Quick Travel Guide to an Unassuming Place

Azat Reservoir: Quick Travel Guide to an Unassuming Place

There are many Yerevan day trips that garner the attention they deserve but one place that kind of flies under the radar is the Azat Reservoir and its surrounding area. We recently had a chance to visit and were blown away by its beauty, potential, and scenery. However, the day definitely needed to be planned […]

17 Diverse Places to Visit in Ararat Province (Marz)

Havuts Tar Monastery Complex

One of Armenia’s provinces that most travelers inevitably visit without knowing is the Ararat province. This guide details some amazing places to visit in Ararat and why you should go to each! The capital of the Ararat marz (Armenian for ‘province’) is Artashat and the province is, naturally, named after Mount Ararat. Interestingly, two of […]

35 Very Useful Things to Know Before You Visit Armenia

Things to know before you come to Armenia

You’ve probably stumbled upon this guide because you plan to visit Armenia. This post will detail everything we think you need to know before you travel to Armenia – from information about the language to secrets from locals. With these Armenian travel tips, you’ll be well-prepared and know better what to expect while planning your […]