The Deep Green Canyons of the Debed

Aram takes a day trip from Vanadzor to the UNESCO monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin, delves into the region's cheese and lavash, and reflects on cycling the Debed canyon and the legacy of the 1988 earthquake. He also gets into the practicalities of local transport and the quiet economics of Lori. ☕ 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 24 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Vanadzor, Armenia. Places in this episode: Haghpat Monastery, Sanahin Monastery, Debed River, Alaverdi, Spitak, Dimats district, Salori Restaurant. Covered: Day trip to Haghpat, Day trip to Sanahin, Lori cheese and food, Cycling in Debed canyon, 1988 earthquake history, Public transport in Lori. Chapters:00:00 Vanadzor01:07 Church interior04:41 Alaverdi06:07 Cafe exterior garden07:16 Dimats district08:41 Salori Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ArmeniaTravel #Vanadzor #LoriRegion #HaghpatMonastery #SanahinMonastery #DebedCanyon #UNESCO #ArmenianHistory #Marshrutka #LoriCheese #TraditionalLavash #ArmenianMonasteries #TravelCaucasus #ArmenianFood #HikingArmenia #EarthquakeMemorial #ArmenianLandscapes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/