One thing Armenia is not lacking in is delicious food. But, while tasty food is a commodity in this country, it is not always easy to find the full experience of the food paired with incredible Armenian hospitality. Home Restaurant in Vanadzor is the exception to that. At Home Restaurant in Vanadzor, you can experience […]
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This post is about the world’s largest Yazidi Temple located in Armenia. We explain how to visit the Yazidi Temple in Armenia, its history, and a bit of the history of Yazidis in the country. There are not many Yazidi Temples around the world and the most famous one is Lalish Temple, built in 478 […]
When I woke up this morning, I craved strawberries. I rambled on about it for a better half of the morning only to end up getting my fill (and then some) at the Fresh Station later throughout the day. The Fresh Station is a new addition to the village of Shinuhayr and a brilliant one, […]
It is fascinating to think about how a place where life previously thrived can eventually become lifeless within a mere matter of years and be left at the mercy of nature. Once again, I had an exciting opportunity to find my way to the green mountains of Lori near the small town Spitak to see […]
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 […]
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 […]