Author Archives: Megan Starr

6 Things to Do in Hrazdan Gorge, Yerevan’s Nature Hotspot

Hrazdan Gorge things to do and Yerevan off the path guide

Hrazdan Gorge is one of the most overlooked places in Yerevan worth visiting.  Locals know about it but it had kind of become overgrown and neglected throughout the years.  Visitors simply just don’t know about this natural gem in the heart of Yerevan. Below are some essential reasons to go to and things to do […]

Yerevan Beer Guide: Where to Drink Delicious Beer in Yerevan

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The city of Yerevan may not be synonymous with drinking beer, but there are definitely many places to enjoy a tasty beer in Yerevan. This is a Yerevan beer guide detailing the best places to kick back, relax, and down a beer in Armenia’s capital city.  You will find everything from local craft beer to […]

How to Cheaply Get From Tbilisi to Yerevan by Bus in 2024

Tbilisi to Yerevan by bus

The bus is not my preferred form of transport. Actually, it is the type of transport I avoid like the plague. But, when I travel from Tbilisi to Yerevan, I always prefer to travel by bus. Going from Tbilisi to Yerevan by bus, or marshrutka (a minibus still prevalent in many former-Soviet states), is cheaper, […]

6 Fun Things to Do in Tatev (Beyond the Monastery)

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There are many historical sights in Armenia that get a lot of attention but a lot of times, travelers don’t go beyond the attraction. This is a guide of things to do in Tatev village – beyond the famous monastery. If you tell someone you’re visiting Tatev in Armenia, they will automatically assume you’re off […]

Old Halidzor Hotel & Restaurant: A View Worth Waking Up To!

Old Halidzor Hotel and Restaurant in Syunik-7

One thing that always comes to mind when I am ‘on the road to Tatev Monastery’ is the village of Halidzor and the lodges and places that are nestled above the mountains overlooking the mind-blowing Armenian scenery. I always recalled seeing the sign for Old Halidzor Hotel and Restaurant but never had a chance to […]