I had just arrived in Artsakh in the summer of 1995, when I heard the distinctive sound of soldiers marching behind me. As I turned around, a group of fresh-faced soldiers marched past me and […]
Continuing the search for authenticity, truth and the origins of the world, I had to stop and study Trebizond. Trebizond comes from the word ‘Trapezous’, which in Greek means table – the table of abundance, […]
This is a continuation of a six-part series about Ruth’s travels to Armenia in 2019. “Why don’t I wake up every morning in Yerevan feeling depressed or discouraged like I do when I am at […]
Orphanages and centers for the arts abound in Armenia. Passing down the traditions of the Armenian people and learning them is of utmost importance. As I watched gifts being distributed to the children, I was […]
I first met Alin Demirdjian in a shared taxi bound for Gyumri. There was something about her that looked familiar to me – I was sure I’d seen those striking curls flash across my Facebook […]
My radar was up and running as I spent my days actively listening and looking for people who had the same last name as I do. Even before marriage was in my mind, I always […]
Taking advantage of an unexpected interval between jobs, I decided to fulfill a dream and explore a rather remote part of the world where one of the most ancient still-surviving cultures was born and continues […]
If you read my first installment of my first-time impressions of Armenia in 2019, you will recall that I was in tears. A part of me felt like I had gone home. From Vanadzor, I […]
“In ten years, Armenia will be a totally different winemaking region, and have its own niche in the global wine market,” says Aimee Keushguerian, as we sip red wine, rich with the earthy flavors of […]
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