Category Archives: Plan Your Trip

A Complete Travel Guide to Geghard Monastery (Tips & More!)

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Geghard Monastery is definitely a place that needs to be on your Armenia bucket list for your trip here.  This is a complete travel guide to Geghard Monastery.  It will include how to visit Geghard, why you should visit, random facts, and much more! If you’re looking for a tour to Geghard Monastery, please check […]

How to Visit Lake Arpi National Park (and Why You Should!)

Lake Arpi National Park in Armenia

Lake Arpi National Park was one of those places that was on my ‘Armenian bucket list’.  The remoteness of the lake and park, in addition to my minuscule knowledge about Shirak, added to its appeal and I had hoped that one day I’d make it up that way. In July, Aram and I planned a […]

16 Places to Find the Best Coffee in Yerevan (+ Map!)

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Are you traveling to Armenia soon and looking for the best coffee in Yerevan? This Yerevan coffee guide has been curated to deliver just that! You will find our top picks for coffee shops in Yerevan and please take note that this guide focuses primarily on third-wave coffee in Yerevan and not Armenian coffee. Best […]

Learning to Make Tabbouleh at the Delightful Old Ashtarak Restaurant

Old Ashtarak Restaurant in Ashtarak

Ashtarak has easily become one of my favorite places to visit in Armenia and every time I go there (which is regularly these days), I discover something new or more in-depth. I already knew about Old Ashtarak Restaurant from a previous trip, but I never had a chance to do more than just photograph the […]

Blue Mosque in Yerevan: History and Visitor Information

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The Blue Mosque in Yerevan is one of the most popular sights in the Armenian capital city and one that definitely deserves to be visited when traveling to Yerevan.  This post details the Blue Mosque’s history and all you will need to know before your visit to the religious landmark. Brief Summary of the Blue […]

How to Go Rafting in Armenia in 2024 (+ What to Expect)

Rafting in Armenia in the Debed River

Did you know that one of the coolest activities in the Caucasus is rafting in Armenia? This guide tells you why to go, what to expect, and more! We often mention in our blog that Armenia is not only a county with ancient history, monuments, and fabulous churches but it is also a paradise for […]