My Favorite Part of Yerevan: "The Cascade"

Posted in Armenia| Art| Yerevan

One of my favorite places in my home town of Los Angeles is the Getty Center Museum complex. With a world renowned permanent collection of art and constantly changing visiting exhibits, there’s never a shortage of great artworks to appreciate. But more than just a museum, you can spend just as much time outside the museum’s… Read more

Armenian Thirst Quenchers

Posted in Armenia| Wine| Yerevan

After last week’s post on the foods of Armenia, it is only appropriate that I follow that up with a post on the drinks of Armenia. After all, you need something to wash down all of that good food!For one I’ve never been to a country that was so proud of its bottled water. Like France with… Read more

Good Eats in Armenia

Posted in Armenia| Food| Yerevan

If I had any worries about not liking the food or not getting enough food on my trip to Armenia, they were all quickly squashed under plates and platters of delicious food. Every meal brought a new type of cheese, meat, vegetable, fruit or in some cases I’m not even sure what. I can say I… Read more

A Tale of Two Hotels

Posted in Armenia| Hotels| Yerevan

For a traveler who really enjoys a good hotel, the place where you end up laying your head at night can really make or break a trip. A dull business trip to a run of the mill city can become a luxurious excursion if you end up in plush accommodations with a kind staff.  On the… Read more

5 Cool Things I Learned About Armenia

Posted in Armenia| Yerevan

While I definitely enjoy seeing the beautiful landscapes and famous landmarks when I travel to a foreign country, the trivia nut in me also likes to collect “little know facts” (or at least little known to me). Here are 5 interesting facts I learned about Armenia while I was there. And you can thank me later… Read more

Day One in Armenia: Geghard and Garni

Posted in Armenia| SIlk Road| Yerevan

I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day for my first day in Yerevan. Blue skies, warm temperatures but with a light breeze, the perfect day to visit some of the most well known sites not far from the capital city center.  Jumping in our bright blue Mercedes van which will be our chariot for… Read more

First Night in Yerevan

Posted in Armenia| Yerevan

It is always a strange feeling arriving to new city at night. There’s very little you can see other than what the residents and city planners want you to see. You may be greeted with complete darkness, that the next day turns out to be beautiful snow capped mountains. Or the bright, neon lights indicative of… Read more

Next Stop: Armenia!

Posted in Armenia| SIlk Road| Yerevan

With just over one weeks to go, I’m getting into planning mode. Downloading my guide books onto my iPad, learning (and then quickly forgetting) a few phrases in the local language, wondering if I have the right shoes, outfits, suitcase and currency for my next destination. Soon I’ll be on my way to Armenia – the… Read more

And the Good News Is…

Posted in Armenia| SIlk Road| Yerevan

In last Thursday’s post I hinted that I had some good news to share.  Actually, I included a very subtle hint in that post that no one picked up on.  After over 200 posts where I’ve only written in black text with the occasional highlight in purple, my “random” choice of color text may not have… Read more