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  1. Shoushi avatar

    RE: 4 weeks in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan

    by Shoushi 03 March 2012

    Hi, Besides the centuries old monasteries and churches that Armenia is famous for and that testify to the fact of Armenia being a cradle…

  2. envoyhostel avatar

    RE: Looking for Armenia advice

    by envoyhostel 17 August 2011

    Hi Anoosh, I do confirm that the night train from Batumi to Yerevan works only before the 15th of September and after that it changes…

  3. traveltoarmenia avatar

    Re: Ughtasar Tour Guides

    by traveltoarmenia 31 July 2011

    You have to take the highway Yerevan Goris. At the second cross to Sisian town, there is an hotel Carhunge (about 200 km from Yerevan).…

  4. envoyhostel avatar

    RE: 2 weeks in Armenia

    by envoyhostel 01 May 2011

    You've picked some really nice places to be your bases while in Armenia. I definitely agree with # 1 about Goris as it's nicer than Sisian…

  5. Geordietraveller1 avatar

    2 weeks in Armenia

    by Geordietraveller1 19 April 2011

    I will be holidaying in Armenia for 2 weeks from the end of July, I appreciate there is a lot to see and do so I have decided to base…

  6. rwe avatar

    RE: what to do around Sisian

    by rwe 21 July 2010

    You can visit Karahunj (Armenian Stonehenge), Shaki Falls, etc. Check this site for more info on Sisian. http://www.armeniapedia.org/ind…

  7. mizzsan avatar

    what to do around Sisian

    by mizzsan 19 July 2010

    Hi all, I'm going to be around Sisian for a day for work in August but will arrive the weekend before and have at least one day to wander…

  8. grzesiu78 avatar

    budget accomodation in Armenia

    by grzesiu78 09 May 2009

    Hi, I am going to go to Armenia with my wife for 2 weeks on June. So we are looking for budget accommodation in private homes. Could…

  9. chabibi avatar

    Re: Noravank and Tsakhatskar

    by chabibi 15 June 2008

    I suppose you could use Yeghenadzor as a base, but it would be better using it just for Noravank & the Vayots Dzor area. You don't say…

  10. chabibi avatar

    RE: road travelling from iran to armenia

    by chabibi 19 April 2008

    The difficulty is getting to Yerevan from Meghri but if you speak Persian try and get a truck driver to take you along. Loads cross that…

  11. pataphysicus avatar

    Re: RE: Costs in Armenia and Karabagh?

    by pataphysicus 24 March 2008

    I'm not quite sure I understand what you mean by the difficult transportation situation? Even if you don't find a travel agent that suits…

  12. ubik avatar

    RE: Armenia: itinary ideas?

    by ubik 05 March 2008

    If you deal with an armenian travel agency, they can usually arrange it so that you can enter NKR, and obtain your visa in Stepanakert.…

  13. pataphysicus avatar

    Re: RE: Armenia: itinary ideas?

    by pataphysicus 15 January 2008

    Oh then, August it is. Expect really hot weather, might be up to +40 in the city. If it's not your piece of cake, then either plan your…

  14. fab2004 avatar

    Sisian, Goris and Tatev

    by fab2004 04 October 2007

    Well my personal feeling would be that Goris is the best place to stay - Sisian is really tiny, and I don't think there's anywhere to…

  15. varadachary avatar

    Sisian, Goris and Tatev

    by varadachary 04 October 2007

    Hi
    I plan to spend 2-3 days in Sisian area, 17-19 October I want to visit Tatev, Noravank and Zorat Karer (Stonehenge). But I need…

  16. varadachary avatar

    Sisian, Goris or Tatev?

    by varadachary 04 October 2007

    Hi
    This is not a reply but a series of questions! I plan to spend 2-3 days in Sisian area. Perhaps you are now back from your trip,…

  17. daniel000 avatar

    Money in Goris Armenia

    by daniel000 02 October 2007

    Hi,
    I am in Sisian at the moment an d running out of money. My Maestro card which worked perfectly in Georgia doesn't in Armenia. Only…

  18. EAST17 avatar

    some questions about Caucasus

    by EAST17 28 August 2007

    Hallo,

    I will in a couple of weeks make a tour in Caucasus region AZ, GE, AM and I have some questions

    1- What is the normal…

  19. Steve_UK avatar

    Armenia - cycling

    by Steve_UK 11 July 2007

    1. Didn't cycle so can't comment on the specifics, but I'd guess you might want to take in Yerevan (start / finish?), Sisian, Goris and…

  20. LizzieandAdam avatar

    Sisian, Goris or Tatev?

    by LizzieandAdam 08 June 2007

    I wondered if anyone could give me some advice. After an inspired conversation with a fellow traveler my partner and I would really like…

  21. GoGap avatar

    Generic Armenia Question

    by GoGap 03 June 2007

    Armenia is a fantastic country with a lot to offer the culturla tourist, but the tourist infrastructure is still quite weak. I don't speak…

  22. Steve_UK avatar

    Armenian visa

    by Steve_UK 22 May 2007

    I second the Goris / Tatev trip. There's a good guesthouse in Goris but I can't remember the name right now - the father there is a pretty…

  23. Mate avatar

    Travelling alone in Armenia?

    by Mate 18 April 2007

    I was there last August. The country is very safe (except for the traffic, especially in Yerevan). Regarding the language, some people,…

  24. cats avatar

    sisian, a village near yerevan, Armenia

    by cats 12 March 2007

    Hello, all,

    I am curiouus to know if the village of Sisian is a town near Yerevan. I am hoping it is a suburb with some…

  25. Steve_UK avatar

    some questions about Armenia

    by Steve_UK 11 February 2007

    Hi,

    2. Yerevan to Sevan was less than 2 hours by marshrutka (probably the same by taxi). Marshrutkas are very cheap. I didn't stay…

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