Category Archives: Plan Your Trip

Hiking the Old Martiros Loop (& Waterfall Trail) in Vayots Dzor

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Vayots Dzor is definitely one of Armenia’s best hiking areas and you’ll find some of the coolest hikes with HIKEArmenia there! This is a quick glimpse into my time hiking the Old Martiros Loop and the Martiros Waterfall hike! I recently stayed at the wonderful Old Martiros Guesthouse in the village and had the chance […]

Yerevan Beer Guide: Where to Drink Delicious Beer in Yerevan

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Yerevan may not be synonymous with drinking beer, but there are many places to enjoy a tasty beer in Yerevan. This is a Yerevan beer guide detailing the best places to kick back, relax, and down a beer in Armenia’s capital city.  You will find everything from local craft beer to international favorites. Yerevan Beer […]

How to Cheaply Get From Tbilisi to Yerevan by Bus in 2024

Tbilisi to Yerevan by bus

The bus is not my preferred form of transport. Actually, it is the type of transport I avoid like the plague. But, when I travel from Tbilisi to Yerevan, I always prefer to travel by bus. Going from Tbilisi to Yerevan by bus, or marshrutka (a minibus still prevalent in many former-Soviet states), is cheaper, […]

6 Fun Things to Do in Tatev (Beyond the Monastery)

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There are many historical sights in Armenia that get a lot of attention but a lot of times, travelers don’t go beyond the attraction. This is a guide of things to do in Tatev village – beyond the famous monastery. If you tell someone you’re visiting Tatev in Armenia, they will automatically assume you’re off […]

Two Days in Yerevan Itinerary – First-Timer’s Guide to Armenia’s Pink City

Yerevan, Armenia is one of my favorite cities in the entire world. While I think just spending two days in Yerevan is doing yourself a huge disservice, it is still possible to get a true taste of the city within those two days. This is a Yerevan itinerary for those who are embarking on their […]

Meghradzor: A Travel Guide to Kotayk’s Spirited Village

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Meghradzor is colorful, close to Yerevan, and feels like no other place in Armenia. This is a guide to things to do in Meghradzor, how to get there, and why the Kotayk village is a must-visit on your Armenia trip! To be honest, we didn’t know too much about Meghradzor prior to our trip there.  […]