The Quiet Craft of Gyumri's Blacksmiths

On day twelve in Gyumri, Aram wanders the old town's workshops, watches a blacksmith at work, and reflects on the city's slow, hand-built recovery. He visits the central market, attempts his banking paperwork again, and ends the episode with a meal at Gwoog Gastrohouse, considering the cost of living and the value of patience. ☕ 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 19 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Kumayri Historic District, Varpetats Street, Central Market (Shuka), Aregak Bakery and Café, Araratbank Shirak Branch, Gwoog Gastrohouse, Sev Berd (Black Fortress). Covered: blacksmith craft, local market and food, banking and registration, cost of living, evening reflections, duduk practice. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room00:40 Varpetats Street03:49 Aregak Bakery and Café05:43 Gwoog Gastrohouse07:28 Hilltop09:32 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gyumri #ArmeniaTravel #BlacksmithCraft #KumayriOldTown #GyumriFood #GwoogGastrohouse #SevBerd #ShirakRegion #Duduk #ArmenianCulture #CostOfLiving #ArmeniaVisa #GyumriEarthquake #TravelArmenia #Craftsmanship #CentralMarket #ArmenianFood #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/