Author Archives: Megan Starr

17 Incredible Places to Visit in Shirak Province (Marz)

Yereruyk Basilica

There is definitely something spectacular about Shirak province. It is cold, the landscapes look neverending, and there is no shortage of amazing places to visit in Shirak. This guide details some of the coolest places in Shirak – from big cities (well, big city), to villages, to historic monasteries and sights. We love how clean […]

10 Delicious Restaurants in Yerevan for Vegans and Vegetarians

Tasty Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Yerevan

Armenian cuisine contains a lot of meat.  On the other hand, it also contains a lot of vegetables and many dishes are actually vegetarian (without intent). This guide will detail vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Yerevan where you can get plant-based options with ease. Just a note:  Not all restaurants on this guide are completely […]

Halidzor Fortress: How to Visit + A Little Bit of History

Halidzor Fortress in Syunik-10

Halidzor Fortress may not be one of Armenia’s oldest sights, but it sure is one of the most worthwhile. This is a short guide to how to visit, what to expect, and more! For some reason, I had always wanted to visit Halidzor Fortress. I knew nothing about it except that it was a bit […]

Hippest Bars in Yerevan: Our Top Picks of Where to Hang Out in EVN

Hippest Bars in Yerevan: Our Top Picks of Where to Hang Out in EVN

Yerevan has a burgeoning nightlife scene and many of the bars and places to hang out have a unique vibe that gives the Armenian capital a vibe that isn’t present anywhere else. These are our top picks of the hippest bars in Yerevan and places that you will WANT to hang out at. Hippest Bars […]

Shrvenants School: An Illuminative Walk through its Abandoned Halls

Shrvenants School: An Illuminative Walk through its Abandoned Halls

There’s something to be said about revisiting something that used to be an exemplary role model of its kind back in its better days. Sometimes the mission pans out and sometimes it doesn’t. I desired to visit Yuzhmash rocket factory in Dnipro, Ukraine several years ago but it (needless to say), did not work out […]