​A Taste of the Wild Side: Finding Local Flavor in Armenia’s Edible Highlands

Smithsonian.com | From century-old doors to winding streets and back alleys decorated with street art. If you search “Yerevan,” you see all the landmarks. Nothing interesting is there. If you search Instagram, you see user photos that are not professional, but they show you the real city.

Repat Armenia | Speaking of khachkars, these beautiful Armenian crosses can be found in many places besides the old monasteries. Though they originally served as gravestones, they have since become an artform in and of themselves and can be found displayed in many places including parks all over Yerevan and memorials worldwide.

Lost With Purpose | Why travel to Armenia? Because it’s a small, scrappy country that is a hotbed for history, lush as can be, and filled with some of the nicest people in the world. Don’t leave Armenia off of your list the next time you’re planning a vacation or backpacking adventure.