21 Astonishing Places to Visit in Aragatsotn Province (Marz)

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When most people think of Armenia, they imagine the urban streets of Yerevan with the majestic Mount Ararat gracing the skyline. However, Armenia certainly has much more to offer than its capital city, and visitors should not miss trips to the regions of the country, where they will be able to explore the untouched beauty […]

A Complete Travel Guide to Geghard Monastery (Tips & More!)

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Geghard Monastery is definitely a place that needs to be on your Armenia bucket list for your trip here.  This is a complete travel guide to Geghard Monastery.  It will include how to visit Geghard, why you should visit, random facts, and much more! Yerevan City Pass: If you’re hanging around the Armenian capital, the […]

How to Visit Lake Arpi National Park (and Why You Should!)

Lake Arpi National Park in Armenia

Lake Arpi National Park was one of those places that was on my ‘Armenian bucket list’.  The remoteness of the lake and park, in addition to my minuscule knowledge about Shirak, added to its appeal and I had hoped that one day I’d make it up that way. In July, Aram and I planned a […]

16 Places to Find the Best Coffee in Yerevan (+ Map!)

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Are you traveling to Armenia soon and looking for the best coffee in Yerevan? This Yerevan coffee guide has been curated to deliver just that! You will find our top picks for coffee shops in Yerevan and please take note that this guide focuses primarily on third-wave coffee in Yerevan and not Armenian coffee. Best […]

Learning to Make Tabbouleh at the Delightful Old Ashtarak Restaurant

Old Ashtarak Restaurant in Ashtarak

Ashtarak has easily become one of my favorite places to visit in Armenia and every time I go there (which is regularly these days), I discover something new or more in-depth. I already knew about Old Ashtarak Restaurant from a previous trip, but I never had a chance to do more than just photograph the […]

Blue Mosque in Yerevan: History and Visitor Information

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The Blue Mosque in Yerevan is one of the most popular sights in the Armenian capital city and one that definitely deserves to be visited when traveling to Yerevan. This post details the Blue Mosque’s history and all you will need to know before your visit to the religious landmark. Brief Summary of the Blue […]