Category Archives: Nature Activities

How to Rejuvenate with an Armenian Tea Ritual by Darman

Tea Rituals by Darman

Armenia is home to hundreds of wild edible herbs that grow pretty much everywhere across the countryside – even out of the sidewalks in Yerevan! If you’ve spent some time here, you’ve definitely noticed that these herbs are a big part of local people’s diets. Herbal teas like mint, chamomile, and thyme are especially popular […]

9 Adventurous Activities in the Debed Canyon (Beyond Hiking!)

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The Debed Canyonʻs wild landscapes truly lend themselves to adventurers! This is a guide to some of the best adventurous activities in the Debed Canyon! We detail some of the top activities for extreme adventurers (and soft adventurers!) along the gorge, and explain how to book them (or do them independently). Lori is brimming with […]

Ecotourism in the Caucasian Wildlife Refuge (+ Lodging Tips!)

Caucasian Wildlife Refuge guide

Along the border of Khosrov Forest State Reserve is the wild and remote Caucasian Wildlife Refuge. This guide will tell you how you can visit the Caucasian Wildlife Refuge (and how to stay there overnight)! It will also include plenty of tips to help you plan your stay, as well as which types of tours […]

How to Visit Angelsʻ Canyon in Armenia (Trail Tips & More!)

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I find dry and arid landscapes alluring. I always have. I grew up in a place teeming with greenery, trees, and water… so any place that looks like its opposite captivates my attention and lures me in. Therefore, visiting Angelsʻ Canyon in Armenia was always a top priority for me… even if it did take […]

Ashotsk Ski Centre – an Epic Place for Skiing in Armenia and More

Ashotsk Ski Centre - Skiing in Armenia (Cross-country)

The most underrated season to visit Armenia is definitely the winter.  Winter tourism in Armenia is fantastic… if you know where to go and what to do.  Skiing in Armenia is an up-and-coming activity since the country has an abundance of majestic snow-covered mountains mixed with smaller ones for novices.  Ashotsk Ski Centre – an […]

Legends Trail in Syunik: A Complete Travel Guide (2023)

Maghanjugh (Aygedzor): A Blast into Syunik's Almost Forgotten Past

Armenia is an up-and-coming hiking destination and it is finally getting the love (and trails) it deserves. This is a complete travel guide for the Legends Trail in Syunik, one of the newest and coolest hiking trails in Armenia! The Legends Trail is a new network of trails in Syunik in southern Armenia. Syunik is […]