Armenia is a country in South Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located in West Asia on the Armenian Highland, it is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to the East. It is a landlocked country, meaning it has no access to the oceans. Therefore it has plenty of big mountains including the Mount Aragats with the highest point of 13,435 ft (4,095m). The famous Mount Ararat which was historical part of Armenia and the symbol of the country, is also clearly visible from Most of the Cities in Armenia.
To visit Armenia is just a short trip from countries in UAE and Middle East. All flights from this country is about 2 to 3 hours. Visa is not a problem in this country, you can pay it online or upon arrival in the airport. Visa for no longer than 21 days is only 3,000 AMD ($6 to $7) and for 150 days is only 15,000 AMD ($31 to $32).
The Weather
When you live in a tropical country or in a desert, snow should be always one in your dream. And yes! You can make that dream come true. Armenia has four season - winter, spring, summer and fall.
Winter are quite cold with plenty of snow, with the averaging Temperature of -10 degrees celsius up to -20 degrees Celsius. Tourist can enjoy the skiing, ropeway and other on ice activity in Mount Staghkadzor about 1hr drive from Yerevan city. Summer is not that hot because it’s a dry summer with an averaging temperature of 25 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius.
Top Destinations
Yerevan - is the capital and largest city of Armenia as well as one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities.
Tsaghkadzor - Second Armenian city after Yerevan with an elevation of 6,040 ft. Popular activity is skiing on ice and Ropeway.
Zvartnots Cathedral - is a 7th-century centrally planned aisled tetraconch type Armenian cathedral built by the order of Catholicos Nerses the Builder from 643-652.
Garni Temple - Probably built by king Tiridates I in the first century AD located in the village of Garni in Armenia.
Garni Geghard - The monastery complex was founded in the 4th century.
Sevan Lake - Larges body of water in Armenia and the Caucasus Region.
History is very important in all humankind. It helps us to know the mistakes of the past and learn how not to repeat it again. It also helps us to appreciate more our life in this modern age, and the country that best for this is Armenia that located in Caucasus region.Since Armenia is one of the oldest Place in the world (older than Rome) it has a lot of history and beautiful places to visit for day tour specially if you are Christian. Most of the places is aging about more than thousand of years ago with an astonishing view and full of cultural history.
People in Armenia is also very hospitable, kind, and trustworthy that makes the Yerevan City on the top 20 safest City in the world. You can walk in day time in the city freely without having the fear in your mind, taking pictures to the oldest buildings and structures safely even at night time.
Food in Armenia is very delicious too! Tons of restaurant in the city that serves Armenian dishes and European dish that will make you always mouth-watering! Like shawarma, Armenian authentic kebab, Armenian Salad, dolma, Armenian snickers, Armenian wines and konyak and many more! however all of this food is highly affordable to everyone.
Money is life! Especially if you travel in another country, but not in Armenia! Everything here is very affordable! As mentioned, food is cheap and day tour as well. In addition, souvenirs, transportation and hotels are also cheap! The U.S. dollar and some other currencies is not also a problem since there are plenty of money changer in the Yerevan city, some may require your passport and some they don’t.