Published: August 12th 2007
July 31st 2006
July 31st 2006
So what is Armenia all about...? Well, there are a lot of old beautiful monasteries and the nature is fantastic... But be warned it is also a country where you are constantly fighting with waiters, taxi drivers, marshrutka drivers and store clerks... Non existing drinks are put on the bills in restaurants, the taxi drivers always grossly overcharge you and nobody seems to be happy with your busine... Read Full Entry
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Noravank
Jazz and I flank the door of Astvatsatsin as Saskia clambers up the stairs..
Noravank
Carving above the door
Noravank
Carved lion-human tombstone from 1300, inside St. Karapet
Noravank to Tatev
Canyon outside Noravank
Tatev
Surp Poghos-Petros (St. Paul and St. Peter) Church
Tatev
Intricate carvings at Tatev monestary
Tatev
Lonely Khatchkar overlooking Tatev Canyon
Yerevan-Tbilisi trainride
We had a party in the train, Jorg, Jazz, Saskia and Jeremy
Yerevan-Tbilisi trainride
View from the train of the twin peak of Mt. Ararat
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Date: 8th September 2007
As an Armenian
I understand, I am a North AMerican domesticated Armenians. We don't like the rude behavior of Hayastancis, Armenia Armenians either!
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As an Armenian
I understand, I am a North AMerican domesticated Armenians. We don't like the rude behavior of Hayastancis, Armenia Armenians either!
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Date: 3rd December 2010
Our trip to Dilijan
I am happy to find this page, the photos reminded me with our trip on summer 2010 to Dilijan. The crisp air and the wonderful colors make you wish the holiday never ended.. There is no other place like Dilijan, colorful, vibrant, incredibly romantic & simply irresistible. My family and I, we stayed in two different hotels, the first was Dili Villa B&B where it was funny to find the place dirty and kind of strange smell in the house, but the most funny part was the bed bug bites we had, we left same day to Tufenkian Hotel where we could find a nice, warm shelter during our 4 day trip in the small swiss Dilijan. We will never forget that trip and we will come again soon. Best wishes Alex Schwaar
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Our trip to Dilijan
I am happy to find this page, the photos reminded me with our trip on summer 2010 to Dilijan. The crisp air and the wonderful colors make you wish the holiday never ended.. There is no other place like Dilijan, colorful, vibrant, incredibly romantic & simply irresistible. My family and I, we stayed in two different hotels, the first was Dili Villa B&B where it was funny to find the place dirty and kind of strange smell in the house, but the most funny part was the bed bug bites we had, we left same day to Tufenkian Hotel where we could find a nice, warm shelter during our 4 day trip in the small swiss Dilijan. We will never forget that trip and we will come again soon. Best wishes Alex Schwaar
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Concern
We are frequent traveller to Armenia, once a year my family and I we pay a visit to Armenia, to see our beloved ones and meantime we make some trips around. Our latest trip dated February 2011, was as usual great, till we went to Dilijan city for a one day trip. Overnighting was decided upon the advise of locals in Dilijan, to stay at Dili Villa B&B located at Miyasnikyan Str. To our surprise after we paid, we found out that this place is not in normal conditions, such as the bedrooms smelled from the old carpet, the bed sheets where dirty with blood circles on it, the toilet was in a very bad condition that we couldnt use ! Had difficulties to sleep at night. We wished to leave but we decided to stay for a one night and leave next morning. After we left we discovered that we had bites on our entire body ! I guess this place is infected and must be observed by a specialist. We hope such places wont operate in Armenia for travellers and such problems wont disturb tourists that would like to have the best out of their spending on their holidays!!
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Our trip to Dilijan was wonderful, we felt in comfort being surrounded with forests all around. The mild climate and the great atmosphere made our holiday extravagant. Upon arrival we have made a request to the taxi driver to show us some historical places, the driver was very pleasant to make our wish come true. We have been to the churches available, and the 2 museums. After the trip we had a lunch at one of the restaurants nearby tried an Armenian delicious food that I forgot the name now, and then the driver offered us to stay at Dili Villa B&B if we wish to stay for longer. We have been very glad that we will be staying a day more in Dilijan city, we wished to enjoy the next day the nature, but unfortunately we found the B&B service awful. The place is not hygienic, not in good order, the toilets out of order and no hot water, the place smelled and the owner was a disturbing personality. I do not recommend this B&B to anyone. Next day, we have been to Parz lake and then we have been driven back to the city Yerevan the capital of Armenia.
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Thanks Ralf
Those are real great photos... but i have also smth to add regarding ppl cheating you, haha i know how it happens, but in Western societies cheating is done on official level, as life is much more expensive not mentioning even appartment renting !!! so which one do you prefer?
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