Harichavank, Quiet Stones, and the Weight of Time

Aram takes a day trip to Harichavank Monastery, reflecting on Gyumri's festival season, the cost of living, and the slow work of rebuilding. He shares practical notes on getting around, and ends with a quiet evening back in the city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Armenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Armenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Harichavank Monastery, Vardanants Square, Abovyan Street, Alexandrovski, Kumayri district, Mount Aragats, Black Fortress. Covered: Harichavank day trip, Gyumri festival season, Cost of living in Gyumri, Rainy day reflections, Duduk practice, Personal reflection on rebuilding. Chapters:00:00 Gyumri02:40 Vardanants Square06:08 Alexandrovski07:23 Black Fortress A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gyumri #ArmeniaTravel #Harichavank #ArmenianMonasteries #GyumriOldTown #DalanFest #GyumriArtWeek #ArmenianCuisine #TravelArmenia #SovietArchitecture #BlackTuff #Duduk #ArmenianHistory #Kumayri #ShirakRegion #GyumriFood #ArmenianFestivals #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/