Category Archives: Shirak

Ashotsk Ski Centre – an Epic Place for Skiing in Armenia and More

Ashotsk Ski Centre - Skiing in Armenia (Cross-country)

The most underrated season to visit Armenia is definitely the winter.  Winter tourism in Armenia is fantastic… if you know where to go and what to do.  Skiing in Armenia is an up-and-coming activity since the country has an abundance of majestic snow-covered mountains mixed with smaller ones for novices.  Ashotsk Ski Centre – an […]

17 Places to Stop on a Yerevan to Gyumri Road Trip (+ Map)

Dashtadem Fortress

Armenia is filled with mind-blowing road trips and on those road trips, you will find plenty of places to stop and break up the journey. These are the best stops to make on a Yerevan to Gyumri road trip. While there are a couple of routes that will take one to Gyumri from Yerevan, we […]

17 Incredible Places to Visit in Shirak Province (Marz)

Yereruyk Basilica

There is definitely something spectacular about Shirak province. It is cold, the landscapes look neverending, and there is no shortage of amazing places to visit in Shirak. This guide details some of the coolest places in Shirak – from big cities (well, big city), to villages, to historic monasteries and sights. We love how clean […]

Experiencing the Aslamazyan Sisters Gallery and Museum in Gyumri

Aslamazyan Sisters Museum in Gyumri-8

I’ve visited many museums around the world in many different countries and I truly think that the Gallery Of Mariam And Yeranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters is one of the best I have ever been to! This is a quick guide about the museum and why you should pay it a visit (including what you can do […]

Stone Art Guesthouse: Learning about Armenian Tuff in Pemzashen

Hovhannes Margaryan

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 […]

9 Best Gyumri Hotels, Hostels, & Guesthouses for Any Budget

Things to do in Gyumri, Armenia : Masters Guesthouse

Gyumri is one of the best places to visit in Armenia. The city now has flight options to it and people will get to experience Armenia’s cultural capital with ease finally. This is a guide to the best Gyumri hotels and accommodation. It will also showcase budget-friendly Gyumri hostels and guesthouses for travelers to stay […]