Armenia is teeming with wonderful villages and places to visit. I have had the opportunity to travel to (and through) many and I firmly believe that Debed is a rare gem. These are some fantastic reasons to get out of the city and head for a weekend in Debed in the wonderfully green Lori province. […]
Things To Do, Armavir, Soviet Armenia
Metsamor: Visiting the Nuclear Town’s Soviet Sports Complex & Culture House
I recently had a chance to visit the city of Metsamor in Armavir province, Armenia. The purpose-built city housed the workers of the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant and their families. This guide details my experience visiting Metsamor! There are many obscure and mysterious places that were built during Soviet times that are still in existence […]
Every once in a while, you come across a business where the passion and story are palpable. Family Restaurant Tonratoon in Syunik is one of those places. And it is a must-visit when you’re on Shinuhayr Highway near Tatev Monastery and other sights in Syunik. When we were traveling in Shinuhayr, we had the opportunity to […]
One of the most prolific places to visit in Armenia is Noratus Cemetery, a historical graveyard with the largest cluster of khachkars in the country. This is a guide about how to easily go from Yerevan to Noratus – including Noratus tours and how to get there via public transportation. Click here if you’re simply […]
There are many Yerevan day trips that garner the attention they deserve but one place that kind of flies under the radar is the Azat Reservoir and its surrounding area. We recently had a chance to visit and were blown away by its beauty, potential, and scenery. However, the day definitely needed to be planned […]
One of Armenia’s provinces that most travelers inevitably visit without knowing is the Ararat province. This guide details some amazing places to visit in Ararat and why you should go to each! The capital of the Ararat marz (Armenian for ‘province’) is Artashat and the province is, naturally, named after Mount Ararat. Interestingly, two of […]