Category Archives: Province (Marz)

Areni Wine Festival: What to Expect & How to Go (2024 Update)

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Each year, travelers and locals wait in anticipation for one of the biggest wine festivals in Armenia, and one of the biggest in the entire region. That festival is the Areni Wine Festival! If you love wine and want to try local Armenian wine from endemic grape species, head to Areni and participate in the […]

How to Take a Day Trip to Armenia from Tbilisi (+ Itinerary!)

Day trip to Armenia from Tbilisi

We think Armenia is best traveled slowly… but we understand that a trip to the Caucasus is a one-off event sometimes for travelers and this guide will explain how to take a day trip to Armenia from Tbilisi. Our Tbilisi to Armenia day trip itinerary will advise our favorite places close to Georgia and why […]

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 […]

7 Unique Things to Do in Charentsavan (+ How to Get There!)

Things to do in Charentsavan, Armenia

Located only 38 kilometers from Yerevan on the Hrazdan River is the beautiful town of Charentsavan. This is a guide to the best things to do in Charentsavan, how to visit, and a few tips to help you plan! About Charentsavan (Չարենցավան) Situated in the Kotayk province, the Armenian town was initially called Lusavan before […]

Ecotourism in the Caucasian Wildlife Refuge (+ Lodging Tips!)

Caucasian Wildlife Refuge guide

Along the border of Khosrov Forest State Reserve is the wild and remote Caucasian Wildlife Refuge. This guide will tell you how you can visit the Caucasian Wildlife Refuge (and how to stay there overnight)! It will also include plenty of tips to help you plan your stay, as well as which types of tours […]