To Gyumri by Train… (Part 1)
"100 Years of Armenian Railroads"For those who have a bit of extra time, an aversion to crowded marshutkas, or enjoy the romance of ancient cities and rail travel, a day-long…
PEOPLE, TOURISM AND CULTURE – ARMENIA AT ITS BEST!
Laurent Nadeau, my husband and I Louise Aznavour began our love affair with Armenia about 10 years ago. I was invited to give a series of workshops at the American…
A Day in Armenia’s Wine Country
A view of the Arpa River from the bridge in AreniAbout an hour and a half south of Yerevan on the main road is the village of Areni. You will…
Vatel School of Tourism Management in Yerevan !
Vatel students obtain national university degree, which is recognized worldwide. This is significant and noteworthy accomplishment for Armenia. Institute Vatel is the best institute in France and the second in…
Stefani’s Armenia: Yerevan!
KSEE's Stefani Booroojian was in Armenia first time. Sweet, warm, excited... Her voice sounded deep, wheezy. She and her companions photographer George Garnica and producer Paul Chaderjian had finished their…
Crafts People in Vernissage
The outdoor market is located right next to the Republic Square, active only on the weekends, colorful, crowded, live. Vernissage attracts almost every visitor of Yerevan. This is where you…
How Scribes Kept Armenian Literary Heritage
The repository of manuscripts (called Matenadaran) records the writings of the fifth century A.D. It holds the spirit and devotion of thousands of Armenians, scrupulously and admiringly creating hand-written, hand-crafted…
Armenia for Short Stay Travelers
Take a Walking Tour in Yerevan of Old Abovian Quarter, which combines graceful hallmarks of Armenia’s 19th century Belle Époque with the towering examples of the New Yerevan, modernist buildings…
Yerevan Summer Nights
Daytime heat cools down and the fresh and gentle wind calls everyone out from shelters. Very relaxing to loosely walk, enjoy the breeze, sit in outside cafes, watch fountains and…