It always amazes me how undiscovered Ashtarak is, particularly in the older part of the city. It is not uncommon to be able to get lost in its narrow streets, stumble upon monuments, and see old homes with traditional Armenian architecture. Perhaps this is part of the allure of Ashtarak… On each of these narrow […]
Category Archives: Food & Drink
One of the most exciting events to pop up in the Armenian capital in recent years has been Yerevan Wine Days, a massive street festival in June on popular Saryan Street. This guide covers why you should visit Yerevan Wine Days, what to expect, and everything else you need to know about Yerevan’s biggest street […]
Travelers might be surprised to learn that Yerevan is a city brimming with cafes. Yerevan cafes differ from one another; some are hidden behind buildings, some are lining the city’s streets, and some are inexplicably unique to cafes in other cities around the world. This is a guide to cafes in Yerevan that offer tasty […]
Aragatsotn, Food & Drink, Where to Stay
Preparing Sasna Klulik in the Colorful Garden at Noosh Guesthouse
Sometimes, you just want to take your laptop and camera and head to somewhere remote and enjoy time by yourself whether it be by working, relaxing, reading, or enjoying the peacefulness of nature. Well, I recently visited one of the small villages in the Aragatsotn region called Ashnak approximately 40 minutes away from Ashtarak town. […]
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 […]
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 […]