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 […]

Two Days in Yerevan Itinerary – First-Timer’s Guide to Armenia’s Pink City

Yerevan, Armenia is one of my favorite cities in the entire world. While I think just spending two days in Yerevan is doing yourself a huge disservice, it is still possible to get a true taste of the city within those two days. This is a Yerevan itinerary for those who are embarking on their […]

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

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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 […]

Yerevan Train Station: What to Know Before You Visit the Railway Station

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Trains are not as ubiquitous in Armenia as they are in other countries, but they definitely do exist.  The main railway station in Armenia is the Yerevan Train Station.  This is a guide to the Yerevan Railway Station’s history as well as its function and purpose in the Armenian capital city today. This guide will […]