Category Archives: Aragatsotn

How to Visit Amberd Fortress in Armenia: Information and Tips!

Amberd Fortress

Amberd Fortress, also known as Amberd Castle, is one of the most beautiful fortresses in Armenia, located in a picturesque mountain setting. In this article, I will explain how to visit Amberd Fortress, Armenia, and what to know before visiting Amberd based on my experience. I will also provide helpful information for tourists visiting Armenia for […]

Yeganyans’ Guest House and Wine Yard in Ashtarak (Review)

Yeganyans' Guest House and Wine Yard in Ashtarak, Armenia

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 […]

Making (and Eating!) Sweet Sujukh at Tatoents Qotuk in Ashtarak

Tatoents Qotuk

It always amazes me how undiscovered Ashtarak is, particularly in the older part of the city. It is not uncommon to be able to get lost in its narrow streets, stumble upon monuments, and see old homes with traditional Armenian architecture. Perhaps this is part of the allure of Ashtarak… On each of these narrow […]

Preparing Sasna Klulik in the Colorful Garden at Noosh Guesthouse

Noosh Guesthouse making Sasna Klulik

Sometimes, you just want to take your laptop and camera and head to somewhere remote and enjoy time by yourself whether it be by working, relaxing, reading, or enjoying the peacefulness of nature. Well, I recently visited one of the small villages in the Aragatsotn region called Ashnak approximately 40 minutes away from Ashtarak town. […]

20 Unique & Tasty Things to Do in Ashtarak

Things to do in Ashtarak

Sometimes we forget that we don’t necessarily need to take long adventure trips from Yerevan to experience another amazing Armenian wonder because the beauty of Armenia lies in mesmerizing sites that are most likely closer than you think. This guide contains wonderful things to do in Ashtarak, a stunning area located near Yerevan and other […]

21 Astonishing Places to Visit in Aragatsotn Province (Marz)

Places to visit in Aragatsotn-1-2 - Mt Aragats

When most people think of Armenia, they imagine the urban streets of Yerevan with the majestic Mount Ararat gracing the skyline. However, Armenia certainly has much more to offer than its capital city, and visitors should not miss trips to the regions of the country, where they will be able to explore the untouched beauty […]