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  1. Comdyn avatar

    RE: Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh? Help with itinerary!

    by Comdyn 22 May 2012

    > I'm thinking about hitchhiking as much as possible! Would this be doable in Nagorno-Karabakh? Very doable. From my experience, people…

  2. narrowduke avatar

    Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh? Help with itinerary!

    by narrowduke 21 May 2012

    Hi! I'll fly into Yerevan the 12th of june and plan to stay about 10 days. So I'll start with some general questions! I'm thinking abo…

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    Armenia, Georgia, Turkey and Iraq for 35 days! Budget, what to see etc..

    by narrowduke 18 May 2012

    Hi! I'm starting to plan my trip for this summer and would really appreciate som tips! I'm flying in to Yerevan and Armenia and would…

  4. minniegirl avatar

    RE: 5 days in Armenia

    by minniegirl 18 May 2012

    I second the recommendation to go to Goris and Tatev. I spent 5 weeks in Armenia earlier this spring. With only 5 days, I personally…

  5. DUDE057 avatar

    RE: 5 days in Armenia

    by DUDE057 15 May 2012

    I would drop Sevan and go to Goris and see Tatev

  6. Aspodelia avatar

    Re: How many days is enough for Yerevan?

    by Aspodelia 08 May 2012

    Hi, Because it'll be your first time in Armenia, I would propose you this programm. 1. Arrival, walk in the centre of Yerevan (Republic…

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    Re: your monasteries top 5

    by Aspodelia 07 May 2012

    ...not far from Goris there is the mountain Oughtassar, with a lake in the crater and with the petroglyohes. It's wanderfull. But to…

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    Re: your monasteries top 5

    by Aspodelia 07 May 2012

    Hi! As a specialist of tours in Armenia, I would propose you to keep your programm, but develop it. 1. Arrival, walk in Yerevan (there…

  9. DUDE057 avatar

    RE: your monasteries top 5

    by DUDE057 26 April 2012

    I loved Goris and Noravank for their settings

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    Re: Driving from Goris to Dilijian thru Karabakh??

    by Aspodelia 22 April 2012

    Hi, In Karabagh are a lot's of historical and cultural monuments. But for only one day I would advise you to not do that. Also you have…

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    Re: trip out of Yerevan

    by Aspodelia 22 April 2012

    Hi! You can trip to Goris. On the way you can visit the monasteries Khor Virap et Noravank, both wonderful. In Goris you can stay at the…

  12. hitchhikershandbook avatar

    Re: Driving from Goris to Dilijian thru Karabakh??

    by hitchhikershandbook 19 April 2012

    Hi, I definitely agree with what have been said. You have a very little chance of succeeding your trip via NK and it will be much more…

  13. Comdyn avatar

    Re: Driving from Goris to Dilijian thru Karabakh??

    by Comdyn 17 April 2012

    I think I've read (or heard?) some accounts of people crossing from NK to Armenia by the northern road, but I wouldn't try it as it seemed…

  14. fluffy_bunny avatar

    RE: Driving from Goris to Dilijian thru Karabakh??

    by fluffy_bunny 17 April 2012

    While i may be wrong, i'm 99% sure that the only way in/out of N-K is the road via Goris.

  15. neweinbe avatar

    Driving from Goris to Dilijian thru Karabakh??

    by neweinbe 16 April 2012

    In june, my family and I are going to be in Goris. We are then planning on driving to the north via Sevan and Dilijian. We would only…

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    RE: Armenia: better by car, by bus, by train?

    by DUDE057 13 April 2012

    There is a tourist offcie near Republic Sq in Yerevan. They can help ou set up home stays, if your need to. Also, I found that if I stayed…

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    Re: 6 full days in Armenia

    by headshotboy 08 April 2012

    1) Is Armenia really worth visiting for what we are looking for? = Yes! It's a wonderful, very beautiful and very guest-loving country.…

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    Hostels, hotels etc in Meghri?

    by headshotboy 08 April 2012

    I'm going to visit southern Armenia in the 1st decade of May - from Meghri to Goris. Last year (August) I was in Goris, Kapan, Shikahogh…

  19. Tommi1 avatar

    RE: 6 full days in Armenia

    by Tommi1 07 April 2012

    1) Yes, definitely. 2) I'd concentrate on the south and on the surroundings of Yerevan: Goris, Tatev, Yerevan, Geghard, Garni, Mount Aragat…

  20. DUDE057 avatar

    RE: Short Jaunt to Armenia

    by DUDE057 06 April 2012

    If you are going to Goris, try and get to Khndzoresk, where you can find a ancient cave city

  21. linuschui avatar

    RE: Getting to Goris

    by linuschui 06 April 2012

    Can I get a shared taxi from Yerevan to Goris in the afternoon (We have 4 persons) ? Thanks

  22. jlwh avatar

    RE: Short Jaunt to Armenia

    by jlwh 06 April 2012

    Thanks everyone for the advice! I think I'll switch up my plans and spend some time in Goris instead. Cheers!

  23. DUDE057 avatar

    RE: Short Jaunt to Armenia

    by DUDE057 05 April 2012

    I would skip Nk and go to Goris. Also, if you are traveling to Yerivan by land, you might want to stop in Aleverdi, juts over the border…

  24. ked999 avatar

    RE: Armenia: better by car, by bus, by train?

    by ked999 23 March 2012

    Agree with other recommendations that to cover sights efficiently tours are best. I did some Envoy Hostel tours and they were great for…

  25. dorehmasia avatar

    RE: Armenia: better by car, by bus, by train?

    by dorehmasia 10 March 2012

    I was there in September last year and stayed in Envoy hostel, Yerewan. The best hostel, really, I do recommend it! They run tours cheaper…

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