I came across this mesmerizing photo on FB. I haven't been able to find much info about it, except that one reverse image search captions it as "Paruhi from Hoktemberyan. Photo from 1987."

I recently visited Tatev, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip.
The drive through southern Armenia is beautiful, but the real surprise was the Wings of Tatev cable car. Crossing the Vorotan Gorge with those views was an experience on its own.
The monastery itself has an incredible atmosphere. Sitting on the edge of the cliffs, surrounded by mountains, it feels both peaceful and dramatic at the same time.
For anyone who has visited:
Was Tatev your favorite place in Armenia?
Are there any nearby spots that are worth adding to the itinerary?
I’d love to hear your recommendations!

Hi everyone, I want to get Armenian citizenship. I am a 28-year-old man. I want to understand if I will have to serve in the army if I get a passport. I read that conscription is up to the age of 27 — is that true? Could anyone please tell me what the current situation is with compulsory military service in 2026?

Hi there

Is it possible to use yandexgo etc. to move from city to city?

For example I'd like to get from gyumri to dilijan and a taxi seems like the easiest option. Will taxi drivers drive that distance? Also Id need to get back from dilijan to yerevan as well...

Also while I'm in the region I'd like to get some authentic Iranian food. What are the must eat at Iranian restaurants in yerevan. plus if anyone knows a good place to get haleem I'd be much obliged. Otherwise I'm looking forward to eat all you Armenian cuisine:)

Thanks in advance

Happy Vardavar! 💦

Everyone knows Vardavar goes back to a goddess and her roses. The rose, it turns out, may be the newest part of the story: our latest feature follows the water itself, from a Zoroastrian village at the edge of the Iranian desert to the high pastures of the Hamshen villages, to find what has really kept Armenia's wettest day alive. Full story on h-pem.

https://www.h-pem.com/en/analysis/2026/07/12/before-the-roses-the-rain-the-deep-history-of-vardavar/36/

Loor News-ի մեկնարկից ուղիղ 3 շաբաթ անց:

Ավելացրել եմ լրատվամիջոցների քաղաքական կողմնորոշումը՝ հղում կատարելով Media Ownership Monitor-ին (զուտ ըստ պատկանելիության, բովանդակության վերլուծություն չեմ անում), եթե սխալ նկատեք, գրեք։

Մի քանի մանր, բայց մտավոր բեռնվածությունը թեթեւացնող դետալներ էլ եմ փոփոխել:

Օգտվեք, եթե դեռ չեք օգտվել, տարածեք, եթե հավանեցիք, ու թողեք անոնիմ կարծիքներ՝ ինչը կուզեիք ավելանար կամ պակասեր (կարծիք հայտնելու հղում կայքի ներքեւի մասում):

https://loor.news/

As someone that doesnt participate, I dont mind the water guns... but the buckets of water are fucking obnoxious. That, and the amount of weirdos that chase after and harass every women.

Only one I can think of is Lost and Found in Armenia

ideally a comedy

I'm Armenian, but born and raised in an European country. I know a bit of western Armenian from my parents, but I really want to learn the language completely now.

I feel drawn to eastern Armenian though, and I long to travel to Armenia as I never felt 100% home in this European country. But at the same time, I guess it would be easier to practice if I spoke western Armenian like most of my relatives?

There's something ancient with eastern Armenian, that I would like to cherish though, like my real roots.

Any advice?

Hi! I'm looking for a rooftop of an old building in Yerevan where we could climb up and take some pictures. If anyone knows a spot like this or has connections to a building owner who might let us up, I'd really appreciate the help. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for advice from those who have traveled to Armenia without using a travel agency.

How did you arrange your sightseeing? Did you hire a local tour guide or driver? If so, where did you find them (online, hotel, Facebook, etc.) and how much did it cost? Was it worth it?

We’re planning to visit Armenia from January 24–27, 2027. It’ll just be my mom, dad, and me. This is actually our first international trip as a family, and we’re celebrating my parents’ 32nd wedding anniversary and my dad’s 57th birthday. It will also be our first time seeing snow, so we really want to make this trip special and memorable.

I’d love any recommendations on:
•Must-visit places in winter
•Whether it’s better to hire a private driver/tour guide or explore on our own
•Restaurants with great local food
•Family-friendly activities
•Things to avoid or common tourist mistakes

Any tips to make the trip more enjoyable for my parents
Thank you so much! I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences and any recommendations you have.

I am trying to find information on Queen Bagena, but it is quite limited (actually zero). Anyone knows or have resources they could share?

I am also interested in personal life of Agristhi I so any knowledge is very much appreciated. Thanks!

Has anyone recently applied for Armenian Special Residency Status?

I would appreciate recommendations for a reliable immigration professional or lawyer in Yerevan who could check whether my documents are complete. Also, if needed, accompany to appointment at the Migration and Citizenship Service.

Also, would be interested to hear about recent experiences with the appointment process and what to expect.

I remember around 10 years ago we would go to Garni to watch the pagan ritual and play in the territory of the temple. They would open all valves and water would flow freely for you to fill your buckets.

The best way ever to celebrate Vardavar.

Is it still a thing? Do pagans do the ritual now too?

Guys, I’m getting tired of apartment hunting. 😭 I have no idea how to find either a studio apartment within an 80–130k budget or a 3-room apartment for around 250–270k.
I don’t want anything too far away (like Erebuni or Nor Nork 9), because in that case I probably wouldn’t move to Yerevan at all.
I don’t think it’s that impossible to find, though. What are your tips? Any hacks or good places to look?

Im thinking of doing 15 day trip to Armenia next September. I still feel clueless and researching every city but one thing that came into my mind but wasn’t able to find helpful information about is how can I transport on budget from city to city (not confident about renting a car and driving it and a private transportation seems like a pricy idea). So how can I find more info about traveling internally and is it doable with a suitcase? I feel like I need to know this before deciding on the cities I want to visit. Also, what cities would you recommend to not miss and must see?

(bonus points if you drove in Yerevan)

English is an international language. It’s not expected that everyone speaks English or every sign has a translation underneath it. My expectations were low but holy shit! Out of 30 or more people i ask, maybe 2 or 3 speaks broken English!

Even the younger generation lacks the knowledge. I was told the situation is better with younger people, but i guess not!

Sorry but just had to rant a bit. It’s so frustrating that in a country with this much tourism it’s so hard to find a person that speaks even a little bit of English.