Author Archives: Aram Vardanyan

Visiting Haghpat Monastery: History, Tips, & How to Get There

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Are you looking to visit one of Armenia’s best UNESCO World Heritage sites? This guide discusses everything you need to know about visiting Haghpat Monastery in the north of Armenia. If you are planning to discover the gorgeous North of Armenia, then the ancient architectural masterpiece of Haghpat Monastery Complex must be on your list […]

Experiencing the Aslamazyan Sisters Gallery and Museum in Gyumri

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I’ve visited many museums around the world in many different countries and I truly think that the Gallery Of Mariam And Yeranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters is one of the best I have ever been to! This is a quick guide about the museum and why you should pay it a visit (including what you can do […]

Momik Wines: The Ultimate Armenian Wine Tasting Experience

Momik Wines

Vayots Dzor is probably the most otherworldly and diverse region in Armenia and it is the cradle of wine as the oldest winery has been found in Areni village inside of Areni-1 Cave. The wine produced in Areni is one of the best in Armenia and in the entire Caucasus. Areni is known for being […]

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 […]

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

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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 […]