Category Archives: Syunik

Family Restaurant Tonratoon: An Essential (and Delicious!) Road Trip Stop

Shinuhayr Bakery in Syunik

Every once in a while, you come across a business where the passion and story are palpable. Family Restaurant Tonratoon in Syunik is one of those places. And it is a must-visit when you’re on Shinuhayr Highway near Tatev Monastery and other sights in Syunik. When we were traveling in Shinuhayr, we had the opportunity to […]

Hotel Mirhav: The Reason You’ll Never Want to Leave Goris

Reasons to stay at Hotel Mirhav in Goris

We have stayed in several places around the world. And considering comfort, food (ohh… the food), and service, we definitely place Hotel Mirhav in Goris toward the top of that list. On our recent Syunik trip, we had the luxury of staying at Hotel Mirhav and experiencing all they had to offer- from a Ghapama […]

Observing Syunik’s Nature at Tanzatap Wildlife Watchpoint

Tanzatap Wildlife Watch Point-12

Every once in a while, you come across a person whose connection with his or her surroundings just makes you envious and unapologetically inspired. Ashot Arshakyan, the founder of Tanzatap Wildlife Watchpoint, is undoubtedly one of those people. Once I had heard about a new wildlife excursion near Tatev village, I was excited to test […]

How to Visit Shaki Waterfall (and Why You Should + Tips)

Shaki Waterfall is one of the best places to visit in Southern Armenia and the Syunik region- so much that it is included on several organized tours of the aforementioned part of Armenia. This guide details how to visit independently or with a tour, why you should go (seriously, you should!), and some tips to […]

A Complete Travel Guide to Tatev Monastery (Tips & More!)

A complete guide to visiting Tatev Monastery

Tatev Monastery is an absolute must-visit and addition to your Armenia trip when you travel to the country. This guide will give you all the details you need to travel to Tatev.  It will include how to visit Tatev Monastery, facts, practical information, and much more! Did we miss anything notable about Tatev Monastery? Let […]

Lavash and Top-Notch Comfort at the MVN Guesthouse in Goris

MVN Guesthouse in Goris

Is there ever a way to make a guesthouse more perfect than it already is? Of course – just make sure the property has its own lavash bakery (bread house).  Or, you can just take a trip to Goris and visit the MVN Guesthouse! We had a chance to experience some of Goris’ top-notch hospitality […]