"Snehulak's Armenia Page" Top 5 Page for this destination Armenia by snehulak

Armenia Travel Guide: 634 reviews and 2,208 photos

I spent 6 months in Armenia in 2002. I lived in the village of Harghartsin during the summer months and then moved to a smaller village called Shinuhayr in southern Armenia in the fall.
I also recently revisited Armenia in October 2004, spending time both in Yerevan and with my host family.

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My Armenian host family at an all-night party for a soon-to-be departing soldier.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Hospitable people - great food - beautiful country
Cons:Horrible pop music - poverty - crumbling infrastructure

Last visit to Armenia: Oct 2004
Intro Updated Oct 23, 2004
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Reviews (28)

Western-style breakfast Restaurants (2)

The Artbridge cafe and bookstore on Abovian has a great atmosphere along with western staples like french toast and... more travel advice

New shopping mall Shopping (1)

There is a new mall in Yerevan. Click the link below to read an article about it on Armenia Now. more travel advice

Cheers Nightlife (3)

I haven't been here but I hear from expats that it is one of the best. more travel advice

Astral Club Nightlife (3)

The Astral is a western-style underground disco. Many expats frequent this place and the dance floor is huge. Drinks and... more travel advice

Transportation (3)
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Favorites (1)
New Armenia tourist web site
Hotels (3)
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What to Pack (1)
Armenia must-haves

Local Customs (3)
See All Armenian hospitality
Things to Do (8)
See All Yerevan cascade
Warnings and Dangers (2)
See All Stray dogs
Tourist Traps (1)
Vernisage market

Travelogues (4)

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Narunj Jan 18, 2007 at 3:02 AM

Recently I met some guys from Peace Corps working in Tavush. I'm glad you have been to Armenia. Hope you liked it here... Very nice photos!
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hindu1936 Nov 24, 2006 at 11:22 PM

Great photos and epecailly useful tips. we intend to camp and eat local foods bought at the open markets on our RTW. your hotel tips are also handy. thank you
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planxty Jul 16, 2006 at 5:48 AM

Great Armenia pages, Steve, very informative. The website you provided is particularly good. fergy.
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grishaV1 Jul 9, 2005 at 2:43 AM

must truly have been a interesting experience living in armenia
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rollinstone81 Apr 22, 2005 at 11:50 AM

Great page about Armenia, it makes me dream even more, but in 5 weeks I will be there! Thanks for the info!
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MalenaN Oct 22, 2004 at 10:54 PM

What a great opportunity you had who stayed in a family and in Armenia for so long! It is a beautiful country a with really nice people! I have only been there for a week.
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pollon Dec 12, 2002 at 4:10 AM

again a gorgeous pic!!! and lovely the snowman of your snapshot :-)))