One thing that always comes to mind when I am ‘on the road to Tatev Monastery’ is the village of Halidzor and the lodges and places that are nestled above the mountains overlooking the mind-blowing Armenian scenery. I always recalled seeing the sign for Old Halidzor Hotel and Restaurant but never had a chance to […]
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Have you ever created expectations about a place without having been there or knowing anything about it? That is exactly what happened with Khachats Toun in Meghri for me. Fortunately, the hotel and cultural hub exceeded any expectations I had about it and then some. This is a quick recap of our time at Khachats […]
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, […]
There are many stunning villages in Armenia but few have as much recognition in their name the way Tatev does. Tatev Monastery is one of the top sights in Armenia and attractions thousands of visitors annually. When the Wings of Tatev was opened in 2010, the world’s longest cable car made Tatev Monastery even more […]
The small village of Tandzaver is located near Tatev Monastery and is becoming more and more popular as new activities are founded in the area. I had the chance to try the new Tandzaver horseback riding tour there and this is my experience! Tandzaver is a burgeoning adventure destination in Syunik! Aside from the epic […]
Bardzravan village is probably the most remote place in the Syunik region and a place where people still live despite the interesting history the village has faced. We recently had the chance to visit and explore it a little deeper! Situated on the edge of the massive Vorotan Gorge, Bardzravan village has approximately 50 inhabitants […]