Category Archives: Lori

Best Time to Visit the Debed Canyon (A Season by Season Guide!)

Best time to visit Debed Canyon

The Debed Canyon is a magnificent place to visit on a trip to Armenia. But, when is the best time to visit the Debed Canyon? This post breaks down the Debed Canyon during all seasons – winter, spring, summer, and autumn. We discuss what to do in the Debed Canyon during each season and reasons […]

13 Jaw-Dropping Debed Canyon Viewpoints (+ Photo Spots!)

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If there is one thing that the Debed Canyon does remarkably well, it is scenery. These are the best viewpoints and photogenic places on the Debed Canyon! We have traveled along the Debed Canyon countless times and we can not tell you how many times we have stopped to take photos in random spots because […]

How to Visit Lori Berd (+ Reasons to Visit the Fortress)

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A place that we find on many tour itineraries yet one that still remains an under-the-radar attraction in Northern Armenia is Lori Berd (Lori Fortress). We visited the historical site last year and despite it being closed because of the pandemic, we were still able to walk around the perimeter of it and plan a […]

Kirovakan Hotel in Vanadzor Review: Modernizing a Soviet Icon

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If there is one hotel in Vanadzor that truly stands out, it is undoubtedly the Kirovakan Hotel.  We have stayed there on multiple occasions and had a fantastic experience both times. Here is a quick write-up about our time there! Named after the city’s former name, Kirovakan Hotel is an icon in Armenia’s third-largest city. […]