Amasia is not particularly a place that comes to mind for most travelers visiting Armenia, but the small village in Shirak is definitely worth a pit-stop on a Lake Arpi journey or if you’re looking for day trips from Gyumri. This is a quick guide detailing a few reasons to stop by colorful Amasia and […]
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We recently had the opportunity to stay at Belleville Guesthouse, a brand new place in Ijevan that offers superb city center accommodation for reasonable prices. We were unsure of what to expect as our stay was arranged a bit last minute, but we were pleasantly surprised and extremely happy about our time there. This is […]
It is easy to end up sucked into Yerevan and its exciting cafe scene and pleasant streets. But, many amazing day trips from Yerevan make a trip to Armenia a delight for any traveler. This is a guide to some of the best Yerevan day trips! Best Day Trips from Yerevan I spent many years not […]
I will never forget the moment we found out that there was a Lenin statue in Arin village, Armenia. We were on a trip down in Syunik and Hovik, the wonderful man that co-owns Shahnazar Adventure Camping told us about the place. To be honest, we believed him but we are always such skeptics until […]
This post discusses my wonderful time and stay at Yeganyans’ Guest House and Wine Yard in Ashtarak and how you can have a trip of your own! We love to spontaneously take road trips to other cities and surrounding natural places in Armenia. Sometimes it is to experience new hiking trails (because Armenia is definitely […]
Perhaps no place in Armenia is quite as jaw-dropping as Hin Khot. This guide details how to visit Hin Khot, what to expect, and a bit of its history. We visited Hin Khot as part of the Legends Trail with People in Need Armenia. But, of course, you can visit independently and see this beauty […]