Bagratashen
The village of Bagratashen is located on the Armenian-Georgian border. The Dbet river separates the two countries, with the border crossing just outside the village. Bagratashen was well-known by locals…
What is Easter in Armenia?
Easter is tasteful and energetic, colorful, blossoming, because lent is over and spring joy enters everyone’s heart christening for resurrection and new life. Armenia’s Easter is truly lively. It is…
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…
Mshkavank
Walking to Mshkavank from KoghbA short hike from Koghb or Noyemberyan is Mshkavank, a 13th century monastery whose 5th-6th century triple-nave Basilica church was most likely built on top of…
Along the Old Silk Road in Vayots Dzor
The sign welcoming you to Yeghegnadzor. (Photo courtesy of Narek Beglaryan)Heading south on the main road from Yerevan, about 20 minutes past Areni, lies the town of Yeghegnadzor, the provincial…
The Fruit
On one of the last warm weeks of summer, I was biking uphill on a country road, standing on the pedals of my steel-framed mountain bike when a car pulled…
Undiscovered Armavir Marz
I live near Armavir Marz, which I used to think was the most boring, un-touristworthy Marz in Armenia. Sure, it has Echmiadzin, but that's all the way in the East,…