Category Archives: Plan Your Trip

10 Museums in Yerevan That Will Help You Discover Armenia

50 Fabulous and Impressive Things to Do in Yerevan

Armenia is a country teeming with history and artifacts and one of the best places to uncover this is at a museum.  This is a guide to the top ten museums in Yerevan based on popularity and number of visitors. Don’t forget that by purchasing the Yerevan pass, you can access over 40 museums for […]

Areni-1 Cave: How to Visit the World’s Oldest Winery (+ Tips)

Areni 1 Cave in Armenia-3

During your travels in Armenia you will wonder at all of the amazing historic sites and probably think “Wow, this church is over 1000 years old!”  Well, how would you like to visit a site that is approximately 7000 years old?  That’s right!  The Areni-1 cave is exactly what you are looking for and it […]

Stone Art Guesthouse: Learning about Armenian Tuff in Pemzashen

Hovhannes Margaryan

One of my favorite places I have ever stayed in Armenia is the Stone Art Guesthouse in Pemzashen village in Shirak. Located about 40 kilometers away from Gyumri, the small village sits on the slopes of Aragats and you can see the majestic mountain a clear day (and I can’t think of many better views […]

8 Armenian Expressions and Sayings That Will Make You Laugh

8 Armenian Expressions and Sayings That Will Make You Laugh

Many everyday Armenian expressions will put a smile on your face, even if unintended! These are some Armenian sayings that will make you laugh! Ahhh… Armenia and Armenians. Sometimes, I think about how we came to exist as a nation and after so many centuries, still retain our culture, traditions, and language. I believe that […]

Unforgettable Views and Comfort at the Old Tatev B&B

Old Tatev B&B in Tatev village

There are many stunning villages in Armenia but few have as much recognition in their name the way Tatev does. Tatev Monastery is one of the top sights in Armenia and attractions thousands of visitors annually. When the Wings of Tatev was opened in 2010, the world’s longest cable car made Tatev Monastery even more […]

9 Best Gyumri Hotels, Hostels, & Guesthouses for Any Budget

Things to do in Gyumri, Armenia : Masters Guesthouse

Gyumri is one of the best places to visit in Armenia. The city now has flight options to it and people will get to experience Armenia’s cultural capital with ease finally. This is a guide to the best Gyumri hotels and accommodations. It will also showcase budget-friendly Gyumri hostels and guesthouses for travelers to stay […]