Gwoog Gastrohouse is easily one of my favorite places to eat in Armenia. I am a rather picky eater (not picky with ingredients- more so with quality), and I feel as though I have found a home at this Gyumri restaurant. Opened in July 2019, Gwoog has been serving the hungry residents of Gyumri and […]
Category Archives: Plan Your Trip
Armenian food is one of the oldest and most distinctive cuisines in the world, rooted in over 3,000 years of culinary tradition in the South Caucasus. Armenian cuisine is characterized by its bold use of fresh herbs, slow-cooked meats, fermented dairy, and stone-baked flatbread (lavash), a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2014. The most iconic […]
Looking to visit another stunning Armenian waterfall? This is a quick guide to visiting Trchkan Waterfall – including a few facts about it, my experience traveling there, and how to get there. Have you been to Trchkan Waterfall? Let us know your experience in the comments and any tips you may have for other travelers! […]
Yerevan, Practical Information
Armenian SIM card: Easily Getting a SIM Card in Yerevan (Team Telecom + MTS Vivacell)
Getting a SIM card in Armenia is a pretty easy process and a very affordable one. This post details how to get an Armenian SIM card in Yerevan with MTS (Vivacell) and with Team Telecom. This post focuses on Armenian prepaid SIM card options, not ones with contracts. Please note that the company that was […]
Best of Armenia, Itineraries & Road Trips
2 Incredible Armenia Itinerary Options: 14 & 7 Days in Armenia!
This Armenia trip planning guide is all about planning the perfect Armenia itinerary for your trip! I offer two options for how to best spend 4, 6, or 7 days in Armenia, regardless of what your travel style is! Also in this Armenia travel guide, you can find a quick 14-day Armenia itinerary overview dedicated […]
I recently had a chance to visit Old Martiros village and stay at the local guesthouse of the same name and my mind was just transported to a different era and one that makes me want to tell everyone to go and visit this place! This post recaps my experience at the Old Martiros Guesthouse, […]