Armenia is one of the oldest nations in the world and it’s location is in south Caucasus region of Eurasia. It is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, the de facto independent Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan to the east and Iran and Azerbaijan’s exclave of Nakhchivan to the south.
It is the first country that officially accepted Christianity as a state religion in 301. It’s major/state religion is Armenian Apostolic Church. According to Armenian tradition, their church was founded by the two of Jesus Christ’s twelve apostles – Saint Jude (or known as Judas Thaddaeus) and Saint Bartholomew between 40-60 AD.
It was springtime when I travelled to the country. I stayed in a hostel, the location is great center in Yerevan, Tumanyan Street. It was still cold that time during night and early in the morning but noontime is warmer when you’re in direct sunlight. There were few rain showers too. Spring season in central area and south is approaching a warm weather during the month of March. Well, the weather in Armenia will vary from region to region and that time at northern part was too cold. The mountains in those areas are still covered with snow that will about to melt.
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As I mentioned in my previous blog, I booked my ticket and hostel 3 weeks before my flihgt. It was just a short preparation but did some quick research about Armenia. I booked a flight at Musafir.com gone to Airarabia Airlines and in OneWay Hostel for my shelter.
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Here where I share my DIY itinerary while exploring some parts of Armenia. Thanks to my found friends there and been my travel buddies.
Note: Please click those in Italic letters for the view/photo. 🙂
– Detailed post (to know more about my day experiences: like visa, getting lost and a must do things/tips kindly read my separate blog): Armenia – Day 1.
– Detailed post: Armenia – Day 2.
– Detailed post: Armenia – Day 3.
– Detailed post: Armenia – Day 4.
– Detailed post: Armenia – Day 5.
For tips see Few things to consider when travelling to Armenia.
Written: 31st of October 2022; Edited: 16th of December 2022; Posted: 17th of August 2023…
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