Literary Corner
Unexplored Armenia
Harutyun Hakobian is the author of a wonderful new book published this year, Unexplored Armenia, a travel guide to places in Armenia that are not widely known. “The idea of a book about the most […]
Travel
Travel
Danielle Mikaelian visits San Lazzaro degli Armeni
My family went abroad to Italy for a week, visiting major cities including Rome and Florence. We also planned a day trip to Venice. My Armenian heritage is extremely important to me. In Italy, I […]
Travel
Ireland’s Armenian memorial a pleasant surprise
On a recent visit to Ireland, I decided to visit the popular Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin. I was told there was an Armenian Genocide Memorial erected there nearly a decade ago, and I was […]
Travel
A visit to Kond with LikeLocal
Tourism to Armenia reached an all-time high of 2.3 million visitors in 2023, as more people from around the world continue to discover this hidden gem. While group bus trips will always be an easy […]
Travel
All roads lead to Armenia
Ernest Hemingway once said: “There are only two places in the world where we can live happy—at home and in Paris.” For thousands of Armenian Genocide survivors, Paris became their refuge and home. In the […]
Travel
Experience Vanadzor with Boo Mountain Bike Park
Once the industrial heart of Soviet Armenia and still the country’s third largest city, Vanadzor has struggled to regain its former glory since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The city has spent the past […]
History
Discovering an Armenian Church in Bangladesh
Armen Arslanian, an Armenian from Los Angeles, had been traveling on business to Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, for many years. On his first visit in 2010, he discovered an Armenian church. This intrigued […]
Travel
The “Armenia: In Between” Project
I can still remember seeing my first images of Armenia on a wall calendar in my grandmother’s house during my childhood. I can’t recall what the photos were depicting, but I can remember the feeling. […]
Travel
A Portrait of a Diaspora: A Discussion with Little Armenias Project Founder Ruben Koulaksezian
From vibrant neighborhoods in Los Angeles and Paris to bustling businesses in Moscow and Beirut, the Armenian Diaspora is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Armenian people and their strong connection to their […]
Travel
Hiking Artsakh with Armenian Geographic
“You either love Artsakh, or have never been in Artsakh.” This is how our conversation begins with Tigran Varag, a 38-year-old mountaineer from Yerevan. He’s the leader of the hiking group Armenian Geographic and recently […]