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Yerevan cafes and restaurants offer a unique mix of European cafe culture and Asian touch. The city center is bustling with numerous outdoor and indoor, high-end and casual restaurants & cafes. In some of these places you will hardly get in without a prior reservation while other places are not that busy yet possess an air…

Let’s face it if you are a traveler in Armenia and you haven’t booked a tour or know a local to guide you then it’s not easy to navigate in and around the capital or head to other cities on public transportation. To spare you the frustration of figuring out which bus goes where, how to navigate…

As we, Armenians, like to brag about it, Yerevan is one of the world’s oldest capitals. Actually, we celebrated the city’s 2800th birthday in 2018. The stretching legendary history is entwined with the modern influences in this city of contrasts. The rich national culinary traditions, the burgeoning cultural scene and a growing number of quality…

Gyumri, the second-largest city in Armenia, holds a special place in the hearts of Armenians. Known for its vibrant arts scene, rich history, and resilient spirit, Gyumri has emerged from the ashes of the 1988 earthquake to become a symbol of hope and renewal. Locals affectionately refer to themselves as “Lennakantsi,” a nod to the…

Armenia grows a range of grape varieties but the climate doesn’t lend itself to the “cool climate” grape growing. The industry is getting more active in recent years and rapidly modernizing. A variety of red and white wines are available, many of the reds being sweet or semi-sweet. The best-known grape variety in Armenia is…

What is Ecotourism Most of us heard the term ecotourism but not all of us understand what exactly it is. Let’s dig for a definition. According to TIES (The International Ecotourism Society) “Ecotourism is now defined as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves…

If you have ever climbed a mountain, you know how the real victory feels. After hours and even days spent walking your way up, no other feeling can be compared to standing on the peak and looking at all the way you have overcome. It’s one of the best manners to challenge your body and…

To help you decide when to plan your visit, I have a table here showing you the average temperature and the total rainfall of each month. Avg Temp °C Avg Temp °F Rainfall Total mm January -8.5 16.7 38.3 February -8.1 17.4 21.6 March 0.2 32.4 36.9 April 5 41 40.4 May 10.3 50.5 83.6 June 15.1…

Hey travelers! it’s a while since my last post and I came back with a post about a big dendropark north to Yerevan called Stepanavan Dendropark. It’s not your typical tourist destination but well worth a visit as it host lush trees from around the world. It was founded in 1931 so you can imagine how…