Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan

Aram spends his final full day in Stepanavan, navigating the town during a professional cycling race, practicing the duduk, and reflecting on the rhythms of Lori before heading south. ☕ 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 42 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Stepanavan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Dzoraget canyon, Slobodka Cafe & Restaurant, Sochut Arboretum, Bazum ridge, ACBA Bank, Lori Berd Fortress, Lumen Coffee, Central Square. Covered: Tour of Armenia cycling race, Residency permit bureaucracy, Local honey and beekeeping, ACBA Bank services, Dendropark visit, Evening cafe culture. Chapters:00:00 Dzoraget canyon01:37 Central Square04:14 Sochut Arboretum07:04 Stepanavan09:27 Bank A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ArmeniaTravel #Stepanavan #LoriRegion #Dendropark #TourOfArmenia #ResidencyPermit #CostOfLiving #HoneyHarvest #DudukPractice #ArmeniaAutumn #TravelPodcast #VanadzorToYerevan #SochutArboretum #LoriBerd #ArmenianCulture #SlowTravel #MountainLife #SeptemberInArmenia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram spends a quiet day in Stepanavan, exploring the historic Lori Berd fortress, walking through the Dendropark's sequoias, and enjoying coffee at Slobodka Cafe, reflecting on the town's slow rhythms, residency paperwork, and the sensory details of early autumn in Stepanavan. ☕ 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 41 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Stepanavan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Bazum Ridge, ACBA Bank, VTB Branch, Gyulagarak, Holy Saviour Chapel, Dzoraget Canyon, Stepanavan Bridge, Jalaloghli Old Quarter. Covered: local beekeeping, canyon walks, old quarter history, cafe culture, residency reflections, seasonal changes. Chapters:00:00 Bazum Ridge01:34 ACBA Bank04:02 Dzoraget Canyon06:29 Slobodka Cafe & Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ArmeniaTravel #Stepanavan #LoriRegion #ArmeniaLife #ExpatsInArmenia #DzoragetCanyon #LoriBerd #ArmenianNature #SlowTravel #SeptemberInArmenia #ForestAir #LocalHoney #ArmenianCoffee #ResidencyPermit #TravelTips #HiddenGems #MountainLiving #ArmeniaFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram explores the ancient Lori Berd fortress on a foggy morning, walks through the pine forests, enjoys coffee at Slobodka Cafe, and reflects on the practicalities of residency and the quiet beauty of Stepanavan in early autumn. ☕ 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 40 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Stepanavan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Lori Berd Fortress, Dendropark (Sochut Arboretum), Slobodka Cafe & Restaurant, Dzoraget Canyon, Central Square, Sayat-Nova Street, Million Street, Holy Saviour Chapel. Covered: Lori Berd Fortress exploration, Dendropark arboretum visit, Cafe culture and local pricing, Residency permit reflection, Steppanavan autumn atmosphere, Walking routes in Stepanavan. Chapters:00:00 Stepanavan01:44 Holy Saviour Chapel04:35 Sayat-Nova Street07:35 Central Square09:28 Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ArmeniaTravel #Stepanavan #LoriRegion #Dendropark #LoriBerd #TravelArmenia #SlowTravel #ArmeniaLife #ForestWalk #CoffeeCulture #AutumnInArmenia #ResidencyJourney #HiddenGems #MountainViews #ArmenianHistory #LocalLife #BudgetTravel #ExploreArmenia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram explores the ancient sequoias of Stepanavan Dendropark, meets a local beekeeper on the Bazum ridge, and reflects on the quiet rhythm of Lori life in early September. ☕ 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 39 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Stepanavan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Stepanavan Dendropark, Sochut Arboretum, Bazum Ridge, Holy Saviour Chapel, Slobodka Cafe & Restaurant, Lumen Coffee, Central Square, Fourth Micro-district. Covered: Dendropark visit, Local beekeeping, Cost of living breakdown, Residency permit delays, Historic quarters walk, Cafe culture. Chapters:00:00 Fourth Micro-district02:28 Bazum Ridge04:38 Holy Saviour Chapel07:20 Slobodka Cafe & Restaurant09:42 Lumen Coffee A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ArmeniaTravel #Stepanavan #LoriRegion #Dendropark #Sequoias #Beekeeping #ArmeniaLife #ExpatInArmenia #DigitalNomadArmenia #NatureWalk #ForestAir #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #ResidencyPermit #HoneyTasting #MountainLiving #ArmenianCoffee #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram explores the medieval cliffs of Lori Berd, reflects on the town's quiet rhythm, and navigates the practicalities of living in Stepanavan as early autumn arrives. ☕ 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 38 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Stepanavan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Lori Berd Fortress, Slobodka Cafe & Restaurant, Central Square, Dzoraget River, ACBA Bank, Fourth Micro-district. Covered: Lori Berd Fortress, Stepanavan cafe culture, Residency paperwork, Autumn atmosphere, River and gorge walks. Chapters:00:00 Fourth Micro-district01:26 Slobodka Cafe & Restaurant04:42 Central Square06:56 ACBA Bank08:53 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ArmeniaTravel #Stepanavan #LoriBerdt #Dendropark #ArmeniaLife #TravelPodcast #VisitArmenia #LoriProvince #ArmenianNature #DigitalNomadArmenia #ArmeniaHistory #TravelTips #SoloTravel #EuropeAsia #MountainLiving #ArmenianFood #HiddenGems #SeptemberInArmenia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Day four in Stepanavan: walking the Dendropark’s giant sequoias under a grey sky, sorting residency paperwork at ACBA bank, and finding warmth in a local cafe while the town prepares for the Tour of Armenia finish. ☕ 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 37 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Stepanavan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Sochut Dendropark, ACBA bank, Central Square, Slobodka Cafe & Restaurant, Lori Berd Fortress, Surb Nshan chapel. Covered: Dendropark visit, Banking logistics, Cafe culture, Residency paperwork, Town history, Forest atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Stepanavan03:00 ACBA bank05:57 Slobodka Cafe & Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Stepanavan #ArmeniaTravel #Dendropark #LoriProvince #ArmeniaExpats #ResidencyPermit #SochutArboretum #ArmenianFood #TravelArmenia #ForestLiving #VanadzorToStepanavan #ArmeniaCulture #TravelTips #ExpatLife #ArmeniaNature #StepanavanLife #ArmenianHistory #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram explores the quiet rhythms of Stepanavan, walking through the pine forests of Sochut Dendropark and reflecting on the town's slow pace before a sudden thunderstorm rolls in over the Lori plateau. ☕ 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 36 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Stepanavan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Stepanavan Dendropark, Sochut, Bazum ridge, Cafe Park, Mer Bake Cafe & Restaurant, Slobodka Cafe & Restaurant, Central Square, Fourth Micro-district. Covered: Dendropark visit, Cafe culture, Rainy day activities, Residency paperwork, Town history, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Sochut01:14 Bazum ridge03:02 Cafe Park05:21 Fourth Micro-district07:43 Central Square A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ArmeniaTravel #Stepanavan #LoriRegion #Dendropark #ForestWalking #ArmeniaLife #Sochut #Dzoraget #TravelPodcast #ResidencyJourney #ArmenianNature #MountainLiving #SeptemberInArmenia #SlowTravel #AraratView #Khachkar #Lavash #DudukMusic https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram explores the misty streets of Stepanavan, visits the Dendropark's giant sequoias, and reflects on the town's quiet rhythm before the Tour of Armenia arrives. ☕ 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 35 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Stepanavan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Mer Bake Cafe & Restaurant, Dendropark (Sochut Arboretum), Central Square, House-Museum of Stepan Shahumyan, Cafe Park corner, ACBA Bank, Lumen Coffee, Surb Prkich chapel. Covered: Stepanavan daily life, Dendropark visit, Local dining costs, Banking logistics, Town history, Forest atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Stepanavan01:35 Mer Bake Cafe & Restaurant04:08 House-Museum of Stepan Shahumyan06:32 Cafe Park corner09:05 Lumen Coffee A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Stepanavan #ArmeniaTravel #Dendropark #LoriRegion #SochutArboretum #DzoragetRiver #ArmenianNature #TravelArmenia #MountainLife #FoggyMornings #ArmenianCoffee #BudgetTravel #ExploreArmenia #HikingArmenia #CaucasusMountains #ArmenianHistory #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadArmenia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Leaving Vanadzor behind, I drive the short forty-minute stretch north to Stepanavan in Lori. Today is about settling into a new rhythm, finding a flat, and breathing in the pine-scented air of the Dendropark. ☕ 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 34 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Stepanavan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Fourth Micro-district, Central Square, Cafe Park Corner, Lumen Coffee, Slobodka Cafe & Restaurant, Historic Right Bank, Dzoraget River, Surp Sarkis Church. Covered: Relocation logistics, Stepanavan daily life, Local dining costs, Residency paperwork, Urban exploration. Chapters:00:00 Stepanavan02:01 Central Square05:01 Historic Right Bank08:00 Fourth Micro-district09:43 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ArmeniaTravel #Stepanavan #LoriRegion #DigitalNomadArmenia #VisitArmenia #Dendropark #MountainLiving #ArmeniaFood #TravelPodcast #VanadzorToStepanavan #ArmenianCulture #ForestHiking #CostOfLiving #ExpatLife #ArmeniaNature #SochutArboretum #DzoragetRiver #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

On the final full day in Vanadzor, Aram walks through the waking city, visits the central market for late-summer harvest goods, and reflects on the quiet resilience of Armenia's third largest city before packing to head south. ☕ 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 33 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Vanadzor, Armenia. Places in this episode: Hayk Square, Maly Karaklis, Church of the Holy Mother of God, Lori-Pambak Museum of Regional Studies, Vanadzor Central Market, Viewpoint & Café, House of Culture named after Charles Aznavour, Vanadzor Botanical Garden. Covered: Vanadzor market culture, Local food and prices, Botanical garden visit, City reflection and departure, Lori cheese and produce, Vanadzor architecture. Chapters:00:00 Hayk Square01:19 Maly Karaklis03:27 Viewpoint & Café05:31 House of Culture named after Charles Aznavour08:40 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vanadzor #ArmeniaTravel #LoriRegion #ArmenianFood #VanadzorMarket #TravelArmenia #ArmenianCulture #VanadzorLife #ArmenianCheese #SlowTravel #ArmenianHistory #VanadzorViews #ArmenianHarvest #ThirdCityArmenia #ArmenianCoffee #VanadzorMuseum #TravelTipsArmenia #ArmenianNature https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

On the final full day in Vanadzor, Aram walks the central market at dawn, reflects on the city’s quiet resilience against the backdrop of recent local news, and prepares for the journey south to the wine harvest. ☕ 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 32 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Vanadzor, Armenia. Places in this episode: Dimats, Hayk Square, Lori-Pambak Museum of Regional Studies, Central Market, Botanical Garden, Viewpoint & Café, Vanadzor Fine Arts Museum, Church of the Holy Mother of God. Covered: Vanadzor daily life, Local market food, City atmosphere, Farewell reflections, Cost of living, Vanadzor landmarks. Chapters:00:00 Dimats03:11 Botanical Garden07:07 Panorama Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vanadzor #ArmeniaTravel #LoriRegion #VanadzorLife #ArmenianFood #TravelArmenia #VanadzorMarket #RainyDays #ArmenianCulture #SlowTravel #VanadzorViews #ArmenianResilience #TravelTips #ArmenianWine #NorthernArmenia #BudgetTravel #DigitalNomadArmenia #VanadzorMuseum https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

On day ten in Vanadzor, Aram spends a final Sunday at the central market tasting early grapes and nuts, visits the Vanadzor Technology Center in Dimats, reflects on the community consolidation and the half marathon, and prepares to head south to the wine harvest. ☕ 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 31 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Vanadzor, Armenia. Places in this episode: Vanadzor central market, Dimats district, Viewpoint & Café, Vanadzor Technology Center, Church of the Holy Mother of God (Gharakilisa), Joy Cafe, Hayk Square. Covered: Markets and food, Tech scene, Community consolidation, Harvest season, Local news, Practical costs. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room00:45 Hayk Square03:02 Dimats district06:40 Joy Cafe08:13 Plaza09:00 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vanadzor #ArmeniaTravel #LoriRegion #VanadzorMarket #Duduk #Lavash #Ararat #Khachkar #ArmeniaLocal #WineHarvest #VayotsDzor #ArmeniaOffTheBeatenPath #VanadzorTech #ArmeniaPractical #TravelArmenia #ArmenianFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram spends his final day in Vanadzor under rain, visiting the city's museums, enjoying a last taste of Lori at a local café, and reflecting on the quiet rhythm of this resilient city before heading south to the wine harvest. ☕ 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 30 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Vanadzor, Armenia. Places in this episode: Dimats district, Hayk Square, Lori-Pambak Museum of Regional Studies, Vanadzor Fine Arts Museum, Vanadzor Botanical Garden, Joy Cafe, Panorama Restaurant Vanadzor, Singing fountains. Covered: Museums, Local food, Rainy day activities, Botanical garden, Farewell reflections, Cost of living, City atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Rain on roof02:07 Hayk Square03:38 Museum interior04:29 Joy Cafe05:59 Vanadzor Botanical Garden07:57 Singing fountains A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vanadzor #Armenia #ArmeniaTravel #LoriRegion #VanadzorGuide #RainyDayArmenia #ArmenianFood #LoriCheese #Khorovats #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #ArmenianMuseums #VanadzorBotanicalGarden #ArmenianWine #VanadzorLife #DebedCanyon #ArmenianDuduk https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

On his last morning in Vanadzor, Aram revisits the central market, savors a final meal at Panorama Restaurant, and reflects on the city's quiet resilience as summer rains return. He shares practical notes on costs, local life, and the gentle art of leaving. ☕ 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 29 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Vanadzor, Armenia. Places in this episode: Dimats, Hayk Square, Central Market, poodle coffee, Vanadzor Botanical Garden, Panorama Restaurant Vanadzor, Church of the Holy Mother of God. Covered: Vanadzor daily life, Local food and market, Botanical garden, Farewell reflections, Cost of living, Vanadzor landmarks. Chapters:01:16 Dimats01:46 Central Market04:19 Vanadzor Botanical Garden05:27 Panorama Restaurant Vanadzor07:05 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vanadzor #LoriRegion #ArmeniaTravel #VanadzorMarket #PanoramaRestaurant #PoodleCoffee #VanadzorBotanicalGarden #ArmenianFood #TravelArmenia #VanadzorLife #LoriFarm #ArmenianHighlands #DebedCanyon #ArmenianDuduk #SlowTravel #VanadzorRain #ThirdCity #WineCountry https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

In the season finale of the Vanadzor leg, Aram reflects on the city's resilience through the 1988 earthquake, revisits the memorial, explores the old quarter's stories, and takes in the closing night of the Fresco festival — a meditation on place, memory, and the slow work of being. ☕ 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 28 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Vanadzor, Armenia. Places in this episode: Vanadzor Earthquake Memorial, Church of the Holy Mother of God, Joy Cafe, Vanadzor Central Market, Vanadzor Fine Arts Museum, Hayk Square, Vanadzor Botanical Garden, Boo Mountain Bike Park. Covered: earthquake memorial, old quarter, fine arts museum, botanical garden, cycling scene, fresco festival, local dining. Chapters:00:00 Hilltop memorial, wind01:38 Church of the Holy Mother of God03:15 Cafe interior04:55 Hayk Square06:48 Salori Restaurant08:14 Theatre interior, applause09:14 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vanadzor #Armenia #LoriRegion #EarthquakeMemorial #ArmenianHistory #VanadzorOldQuarter #FineArtsMuseum #BotanicalGarden #CentralMarket #LoriCheese #ArmenianFood #FrescoFestival #GyumriYouthTheatre #ArmenianTravel #TravelArmenia #SlowTravel #VanadzorLife #ArmenianMusic https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

On day six in Vanadzor, Aram embraces a rainy afternoon, visits the city's museums, savors a long lunch, and reflects on the town's patient resilience and the rhythms of everyday life in Armenia's third 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 27 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Vanadzor, Armenia. Places in this episode: Dimats, Viewpoint & Café, Maly Karaklis, Church of the Holy Mother of God, Vanadzor Fine Arts Museum, Lori-Pambak Museum of Regional Studies, Hayk Square, Dendropark. Covered: Rainy day activities, Museums and galleries, Local food and dining, Earthquake memory, City politics and development, Parks and nature. Chapters:00:00 Dimats01:11 Maly Karaklis02:58 Lori-Pambak Museum of Regional Studies04:34 Market food stall06:06 Dendropark07:06 Residential street at dusk07:53 Vanadzor A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vanadzor #LoriRegion #ArmeniaTravel #RainyDay #ArmenianMuseums #LoriPambakMuseum #VanadzorFineArts #Dendropark #ArmenianFood #Khashlama #SpitakEarthquake #VanadzorTech #BooMountain #ArmeniaGuide #SlowTravel #ArmenianHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

On his fifth day in Vanadzor, Aram visits the central market to taste Lori's late-summer harvest, checks in on the chatter around the city's mayor, and walks the old quarter as evening cools over the Pambak valley. A quiet episode about daily life, real prices, and the odd intimacy of local politics. ☕ 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 26 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Vanadzor, Armenia. Places in this episode: Vanadzor central market, Hayk Square, L' Avenue cafe, Church of the Holy Mother of God, Vanadzor Technology Center, Dimats district, Masoor Family Restaurant. Covered: Vanadzor daily life, Local market food and prices, Local city politics gossip, Old quarter and earthquake memory, Cost of living in Vanadzor. Chapters:00:00 Quiet city residential street at morning00:38 Market hall02:46 Hayk Square04:28 Church of the Holy Mother of God06:08 Vanadzor Technology Center09:44 Night city air through window A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vanadzor #LoriRegion #ArmeniaTravel #LoriCheese #Sireni #VanadzorMarket #HaykSquare #Gharakilisa #ArmeniaDiaries #CaucasusTravel #SlowTravel #ArmenianFood #VanadzorLife #Dimats #PostEarthquake #ArmeniaEveryday https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram spends a slow, overcast day in Vanadzor running errands, visiting the botanical garden and an old church, and reflecting on the quiet rhythm of life in Armenia's third city. He shares practical costs and the feel of a working town in late summer. ☕ 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 25 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Vanadzor, Armenia. Places in this episode: Dimats, Hayk Square, Central Market, Lori-Pambak Museum of Regional Studies, Maly Karaklis, Church of the Holy Mother of God, Vanadzor Botanical Garden, Salori Restaurant. Covered: Daily life and errands in Vanadzor, Lori-Pambak Museum of Regional Studies, Vanadzor old quarter and church, Vanadzor Botanical Garden, Cost of living details, Late summer city atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Vanadzor01:30 Hayk Square03:04 Lori-Pambak Museum of Regional Studies04:40 Maly Karaklis06:12 Vanadzor Botanical Garden08:34 L' Avenue A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vanadzor #LoriRegion #ArmeniaTravel #VanadzorLife #TravelArmenia #ArmenianHighlands #EverydayArmenia #LoriPambakMuseum #VanadzorMarket #VanadzorBotanicalGarden #SlowTravel #ArmenianCulture #DebedCanyon #VisitArmenia #CityBaseExplorations #AugustInArmenia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

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/

Aram explores Vanadzor's daily life, from the central market to a concert at the House of Culture, reflecting on the city's post-earthquake resilience and the simple rhythms of mountain summer. ☕ 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 23 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Vanadzor, Armenia. Places in this episode: Hayk Square, Vanadzor Central Market, Maly Karaklis, Church of the Holy Mother of God, Vanadzor Fine Arts Museum, Viewpoint to Vanadzor, Vanadzor House of Culture, Dimats district. Covered: Vanadzor daily life, Local market food, Vanadzor museums, Armenian music scene, Cost of living in Vanadzor. Chapters:00:00 Dimats district01:32 Hayk Square03:57 Maly Karaklis05:33 Viewpoint to Vanadzor06:38 Vanadzor House of Culture08:31 Fountain plaza at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vanadzor #VanadzorArmenia #LoriRegion #ArmeniaTravel #ArmenianFood #Duduk #HaykSquare #Lavash #MountainSummer #QuietTravel #BudgetTravel #ArmenianMuseums #VanadzorMarket #ArmenianMusic #DigitalNomadArmenia #TravelArmenia #HiddenArmenia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram settles into Vanadzor, his third city in a clockwise lap of Armenia. He unpacks the practicalities of daily life here, from markets and spas to the quiet aftermath of the 1988 earthquake, and plots day trips to the UNESCO monasteries. ☕ 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 22 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Vanadzor, Armenia. Places in this episode: Dimats district, Hayk Square, Church of the Holy Mother of God, Lori-Pambak Museum of Regional Studies, Vanadzor Fine Arts Museum, Panorama Restaurant, poodle coffee, Vanadzor Dendropark. Covered: Settling in Vanadzor, Exploring Lori region, Vanadzor museums, Practical costs. Chapters:00:00 Vanadzor02:35 Hayk Square05:11 Vanadzor Technology Center06:21 Lori Fortress07:34 Hotel Laguna08:48 Bus ride09:59 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vanadzor #LoriRegion #ArmeniaTravel #ArmeniaGuide #DebedCanyon #Haghpat #Sanahin #LoriFortress #VanadzorDendropark #ArmeniaHistory #EarthquakeMemorial #ArmenianFood #CostOfLivingArmenia #RemoteWorkArmenia #FrescoFestival #Armenia2026 #ArmenianChurches #VanadzorTech https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram spends his final evening in Gyumri, reflecting on the city's resilience, savoring a last meal at Gwoog Gastrohouse, and sharing practical tips for long-term stays. A heartfelt send-off to Armenia's cool second 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 21 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God, Vardanants Square, Ardshinbank, Aslamazyan Sisters Gallery, Kumayri Historic District, Aregak Bakery and Café, Sev Berd (Black Fortress), Gwoog Gastrohouse. Covered: gyumri last day, armenia travel, practical tips, gyumri culture, farewell reflections. Chapters:00:00 Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God01:29 Ardshinbank02:49 Kumayri Historic District04:18 Quiet room05:51 Gwoog Gastrohouse07:26 Vardanants Square08:46 Train station concourse A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gyumri #ArmeniaTravel #GyumriDiaries #BlackFortress #Kumayri #AslamazyanSisters #Duduk #TravelArmenia #ArmenianFood #GwoogGastrohouse #VardanantsSquare #Shirak #ArmenianSummer #SlowTravel #ArmenianCulture #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram spends his last day in Gyumri walking the quiet streets, visiting the cobweb museum, and reflecting on the city's humor and resilience. He enjoys a final kyufta lunch, practices the duduk at the Black Fortress, and shares practical tips for long-term stays in Armenia. ☕ 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 20 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Kumayri Historic District, Dzitoghtsyan House-Museum, Central Market, Aslamazyan Sisters Gallery, Alexandrovski, Museum of Illusions, Only Cobweb Artworks Museum, Sev Berd. Covered: Gyumri walking tour, Museums in Gyumri, Duduk practice, Practical tips for long-term stays, Cost of living in Gyumri. Chapters:00:00 Dzitoghtsyan House-Museum00:50 Museum of Illusions02:08 Aslamazyan Sisters Gallery03:29 Alexandrovski05:02 Museum interior06:38 Sev Berd07:31 City street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gyumri #ArmeniaTravel #GyumriDiaries #Armenia #TravelPodcast #Kumayri #SevBerd #Duduk #ArmenianFood #SlowTravel #ExpatLife #MovingToArmenia #GyumriGuide #ShirakRegion #CraftAndCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

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/

Aram reflects on the aftermath of an August storm, visits the central market and a beloved restaurant, attempts to open a bank account, and finds a quiet rhythm in Gyumri's resilience. ☕ 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 18 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Varpetats Street, Aregak Bakery and Café, Central Market (Shuka), Ardshinbank, Alexandrovski, Sev Berd (Black Fortress), Toon 55. Covered: Storm aftermath in Gyumri, Central market and local food, Banking paperwork and registration, Duduk practice, Evening at Sev Berd, Reflections on daily life and repair. Chapters:00:00 Varpetats Street01:34 Aregak Bakery and Café03:09 Ardshinbank05:14 Alexandrovski06:59 Toon 5508:44 Apartment quiet night09:53 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gyumri #ArmeniaTravel #AfterStorm #Kumayri #CentralMarket #Duduk #BlackFortress #Alexandrovski #AregakBakery #Ardshinbank #TravelArmenia #GyumriFood #Resilience #OldCity #ArmenianCulture #SoloTravel #DayInGyumri https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram wakes to a city recovering from a sudden storm, reflects on the yearly rhythms of Gyumri and Armenia's heartbeat, and finds hope in the charity rally and a quiet evening of duduk practice before preparing to leave. ☕ 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 17 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Kumayri, Vardanants Square, Central Market, Aregak Bakery and Café, Mher Mkrtchyan Museum, Gwoog Gastrohouse, Ardshinbank, Sev Berd. Covered: Gyumri daily life after storm, Mher Mkrtchyan museum visit, Central Market exploration, Duduk practice, Practical banking in Armenia, Pondering Lake Arpi trip. Chapters:00:00 Gyumri01:18 Vardanants Square02:48 Aregak Bakery and Café04:12 Ani District07:19 Ardshinbank09:02 Kumayri A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gyumri #ArmeniaTravel #Kumayri #SevBerd #Duduk #ArmenianFood #CentralMarketGyumri #MherMkrtchyan #GwoogGastrohouse #RainyDayTravel #CostOfLivingArmenia #ArmeniaAdventure #SlowTravel #BlackFortress #VardanantsSquare #ShirakRegion https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram spends his final full day in Gyumri, visiting the Dzitoghtsyan museum once more, reflecting on the city's resilience and humor, and planning a last trip to Lake Arpi before heading south. He also reflects on the cost of living and practicalities of long-term stays. ☕ 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 16 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Dzitoghtsyan House-Museum, Aregak Bakery and Café, Sev Berd (Black Fortress), Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters, Central Market (Shuka), Alexandrovski, Gwoog Gastrohouse, Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God. Covered: Last day in Gyumri, Museum visits, Cost of living reflections, Planning Lake Arpi day trip, Practical advice for long-term stays. Chapters:00:00 Dzitoghtsyan House-Museum02:10 Aregak Bakery and Café03:51 Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters05:37 Quiet room interior06:43 Gwoog Gastrohouse07:52 Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gyumri #SevBerd #Dzitoghtsyan #AslamazyanSisters #LakeArpi #GyumriFood #Kyufta #Ghapama #GyumriArtWeek #ArmeniaTravel #TravelArmenia #VisitGyumri #AffordableTravel #ArmeniaCulture #Duduk #BlackTuff #ShirakRegion #ArmenianHumor https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram takes a break from Gyumri's festival whirl, following rumors of a counterfeit vodka raid to a quiet police station and then indulging in a long lunch of kyufta at Alexandrovski. He reflects on the city's humor, the simple cost of living, and plans a day trip to the highland Lake Arpi, finding peace in the ordinary rhythms of a city still rebuilding. ☕ 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 15 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Dzitoghtsyan House-Museum, Central Market (Shuka), Alexandrovski, Sev Berd (Black Fortress), Vardanants Square, Cherkezi Dzor, Lake Arpi. Covered: Gyumri rainy day, Dzitoghtsyan museum, Central market, Alexandrovski restaurant, Lake Arpi planning, Duduk practice. Chapters:00:00 Lake Arpi01:14 Dzitoghtsyan House-Museum02:37 Museum hall03:54 Alexandrovski06:00 City street08:07 Vardanants Square10:06 Quiet street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gyumri #ArmeniaTravel #RainyDay #DzitoghtsyanMuseum #Kumayri #LakeArpi #GyumriFood #TravelArmenia #SlowTravel #Duduk #ArmenianCuisine #SevBerd #ArtWeek #CultureTrip #HiddenGem #HighlandLake https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram spends a quiet Thursday in Gyumri, wandering from a gallery to the central market, and reflects on the city's dry humor after news of a counterfeit vodka raid. He also takes stock of his duduk practice and the practical costs of daily life in Shirak's capital. ☕ 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 14 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Herbs & Honey teashop, Hovsepyan Street, Abovyan Street, Dzitoghtsyan House-Museum, Rustaveli Street, Sev Berd (Black Fortress), Central Market (Shuka), Ani District. Covered: Gyumri local humor and character, Dzitoghtsyan museum visit, Blacksmithing and craft, Duduk practice reflections, Daily cost of living in Gyumri, Planning a trip to Lake Arpi, Gyumri safety and practical advice. Chapters:00:00 Herbs & Honey teashop01:21 Museum interior06:03 Evening city street06:52 Ani District A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GyumriArmenia #ArmeniaTravel #Kumayri #GyumriLife #VisitGyumri #ArmeniaHistory #ShirakRegion #DudukMusic #OldCity #ArmenianCulture #SevBerd #BlackFortress #TravelVlog #OffTheBeatenPath #ArmenianFood #SlowTravel #Caucasus https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

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/

Aram spends a warm August day in Gyumri exploring the city's revival through its festival season, visiting the Aslamazyan Sisters gallery, and finding a quiet moment with his duduk practice. He reflects on the city's resilience, the cost of living, and the promise of Harichavank tomorrow. ☕ 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 12 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Varpetats Street, Aslamazyan Sisters gallery, Kumayri district, Dzitoghtsyan museum, Central Market (Shuka), Vardanants Square, Herbs & Honey café, Sev Berd (Black Fortress). Covered: Gyumri festival season, Aslamazyan Sisters gallery, Dzitoghtsyan museum visit, Kumayri district walking, Cost of living in Gyumri, Harichavank planning, Personal reflection on rebuilding. Chapters:00:00 Varpetats Street01:43 Kumayri district03:24 Vardanants Square04:11 Cafe interior05:01 Mount Aragats07:35 City street night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gyumri #ArmeniaTravel #GyumriArtWeek #DalanFest #AslamazyanSisters #Kumayri #SevBerd #BlackFortress #YerevanToGyumri #ArmenianArt #Duduk #GyumriFood #Kyufta #ArmenianMonasteries #Harichavank #ShukaMarket #GyumriDailyLife #ResilientGyumri https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

On a cool, rainy day in Gyumri, Aram takes the road to the ancient Marmashen Monastery, reflects on the city's festival season, and considers the slow music of rebuilding—both of stone and of self. He threads practical notes on cost and daily life through a walk among khachkars and black tuff. ☕ 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 11 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Marmashen Monastery, Akhuryan River, Central Market Gyumri, Kumayri Historic District, Sev Berd, Abovyan Street, Mount Aragats. Covered: Marmashen Monastery visit, Gyumri festivals and art week, Duduk practice, Cost of living in Gyumri, Rainy day travel in Armenia, Kumayri district atmospheric walk. Chapters:00:00 Rain on tin roof00:28 Akhuryan River01:26 Riverside, bird call03:48 Sev Berd06:36 City evening, distant voices A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ArmeniaTravel #Gyumri #MarmashenMonastery #Kumayri #DudukMusic #BlackTuff #ShirakRegion #ArmenianMonasteries #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #ArmenianCulture #GyumriArtWeek #DalanFest #ArmenianFood #AkhuryanRiver #AugustInArmenia #RebuildingAndMemory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

On a rainy August day in Gyumri, Aram wanders the old Kumayri district, visits the Aslamazyan Sisters gallery, and reflects on the city's slow rebuilding, craft, and humor. He enjoys a peaceful lunch at a local café and considers the future of this resilient 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 10 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Kumayri District, Varpetats Street, Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters, Gwoog Gastrohouse, Vardanants Square, Holy Saviour's Church, Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God, Sev Berd (Black Fortress). Covered: Gyumri rainy day itinerary, Aslamazyan sisters gallery, Gyumri food and coffee prices, Black Fortress in the rain, Duduk practice and learning, Gyumri cultural scene and festivals. Chapters:00:00 Rain on old house roof01:03 Varpetats Street04:40 Vardanants Square06:57 Aregak Bakery and Café08:24 Café interior with soft jazz09:30 Quiet residential street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gyumri #ArmeniaTravel #Kumayri #SevBerd #AslamazyanSisters #DalanFest #GyumriFood #ArmenianDuduk #TravelArmenia #YerevanRadio #ArmenianCulture #RainyDayGyumri #BlackTuff #ArmenianHistory #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

On his second full day in Gyumri, Aram explores the historic Kumayri quarter, visits the Dzitoghtsyan museum, and reflects on the city's resilience through its black-tuff architecture. He also checks in on the daily rhythms of the city, from morning coffee to the Pan-Armenian Games atmosphere, and looks ahead to a day trip to Marmashen. ☕ 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 9 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Varpetats Street, Aregak Bakery and Cafe, Dzitoghtsyan House-Museum, Sev Berd, Plplan Zham, Vardanants Square, Gyumri Central Market, Abovyan Street. Covered: Kumayri old town architecture, Dzitoghtsyan museum, Pan-Armenian Games, Gyumri food and coffee, Cost of living details, Black Fortress morning views. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room01:01 Varpetats Street04:03 Dzitoghtsyan House-Museum05:24 Sev Berd06:49 City street07:34 Abovyan Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gyumri #Kumayri #ArmeniaTravel #TravelArmenia #GyumriOldTown #BlackFortress #SevBerd #DzitoghtsyanMuseum #ArmenianFood #Ponchik #Kyufta #Marmashen #Shirak #HistoryAndCulture #SlowTravel #Armenia2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram leaves the August heat of Yerevan behind and makes the journey north to Gyumri. He settles into his new base, walks the black-tuff streets of the Kumayri district, tastes the city's famous ponchik, and takes in the long views from the Black Fortress. ☕ 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 8 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Gyumri, Armenia. Places in this episode: Yerevan, Kumayri Historic District, Varpetats Street, Black Fortress (Sev Berd), Gwoog Gastrohouse, Marmashen Monastery, Harichavank Monastery, Aslamazyan Sisters Gallery. Covered: Travel logistics, Yerevan to Gyumri, Settling in, Gyumri accommodation and costs, Kumayri old town architecture, Sev Berd (Black Fortress) visit, Gyumri food and cafes, City orientation and daily life. Chapters:00:00 Yerevan02:20 Varpetats Street05:02 Gyumri07:04 Market street08:12 Gwoog Gastrohouse09:28 Quiet evening street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gyumri #Armenia #Kumayri #SevBerd #BlackFortress #GyumriOldTown #TravelArmenia #VisitGyumri #ArmeniaTravel #Shirak #Duduk #ArmenianFood #Ponchik #Ghapama #Marmashen #Harichavank #SoloTravel #SlowTravel #YerevanToGyumri https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

On his final evening in the capital, Aram walks from the Kond district to the Cascade, visits a candlelight chamber concert, and watches the city settle into night. He reflects on the month of living, not touring, and what it means to carry a place with you as you move on. ☕ 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 7 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Yerevan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Kond district, Ember Bar, Yerevan Cascade, Coffeeshop Company Yerevan, Mount Ararat, Mount Aragats. Covered: Kond district history, Chamber music scene, Night views from Cascade, Cost of living reflections, Preparing to leave Yerevan. Chapters:00:00 Old quarter courtyard, fabric flapping02:01 City street, evening traffic02:48 Ember Bar05:23 City night from high above08:09 Mount Aragats09:24 Quiet room, night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Yerevan #ArmeniaTravel #KondDistrict #VisitArmenia #TravelPodcast #ArmenianMusic #CandlelightConcert #YerevanNights #CascadeYerevan #MountArarat #ArmenianCulture #SlowTravel #YerevanEats #AugustInArmenia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

On his final full day in Yerevan, Aram ties up loose ends, savors a slow morning at a favorite café, wanders the evening streets, and reflects on what it means to leave a place he's just begun to call home. A contemplative episode about transitions, unfinished business, and the threads that will carry through the year ahead. ☕ 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 6 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Yerevan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Arabkir, Jermots Café, Kentron, Republic Square, Lavash Restaurant, The Vernissage, Komitas Avenue, The Cascade. Covered: Yerevan daily life, Residence permit status, Duduk practice, Local food and drink, Evening entertainment, Preparing to leave Yerevan. Chapters:00:00 Arabkir01:38 Kentron03:13 Lavash Restaurant05:05 Komitas Avenue06:41 The Cascade08:22 Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall09:16 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Yerevan #ArmeniaTravel #YerevanLife #Duduk #Lavash #JermotsCafe #LavashRestaurant #CascadeYerevan #AraratMountain #JazzYerevan #YerevanCafe #ArmeniaCulture #SoloTravel #TravelPodcast #YerevanVibes #Armenia2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram finds refuge from the August heat on Yerevan's rooftops, contemplating the city's ancient rhythms while exploring the modern comforts of coffee, a swim, and the first taste of this year's grapes. A meditation on summer in the capital. ☕ 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 5 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Yerevan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Arabkir, Komitas Avenue, Republic Square, Shengavit district, Cascade, Vernissage market, Arev Arena, L'ÉTÉ Cafe & Veranda. Covered: Yerevan daily life, Summer heat and rhythms, Urban exploration, Local food and drink, Travel logistics. Chapters:00:00 Arabkir01:17 Republic Square02:54 Cascade05:17 City evening06:09 Opera House07:58 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Yerevan #ArmeniaTravel #YerevanEvenings #MountArarat #CascadeYerevan #ArevArena #VernissageMarket #ArabicDistrict #Shengavit #ArmenianFood #SevanDayTrip #YerevanCheapEats #Duduk #GrapeSeason #YerevanMetro #ArmeniaLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram spends his fourth day in Yerevan learning to cook khorovats over a fire, getting lost in the old quarter of Kond, and buying his first duduk. He reflects on the cost of daily life, the patience of paperwork, and the sound of a city that hums with history. ☕ 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 4 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Yerevan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Kond, GUM Market, Jermots Café, Vernissage, Republic Square, North Avenue, Arabkir, Cascade. Covered: Khorovats cooking, Kond district history, GUM market food shopping, Residence permit process, Buying a duduk, Yerevan evening atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Kond01:24 GUM Market03:17 Migration and Citizenship Service office05:06 Vernissage06:56 Arabkir08:59 Cascade A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Yerevan #ArmeniaTravel #Khorovats #Duduk #KondDistrict #GumMarket #ResidencePermit #YerevanLife #ArmeniaFood #MountArarat #YerevanEvenings #CascadeYerevan #Vernissage #ArmenianCuisine #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #YerevanRooftopJazz https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram spends his third day in Yerevan settling into the rhythm of August — a slow morning with coffee, the chore of the residence permit queue, an afternoon hiding from the heat, and an evening of rooftop jazz and the promise of the grape harvest. ☕ 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 3 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Yerevan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Cascade Complex, Migration and Citizenship Service (Visapass), Concept Coffeeshop Company, Matenadaran, Arabkir district, Komitas Avenue, Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, GUM Market. Covered: Residence permit process, Matenadaran visit, Arabkir district daily life, Grape season and Khaghoghorhnek, Yerevan evening jazz scene. Chapters:00:00 Concept Coffeeshop Company02:40 Matenadaran04:13 Komitas Avenue05:42 Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall07:23 Subway car08:30 GUM Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Yerevan #Armenia #ExpatsInArmenia #VisaRun #YerevanDiaries #ArmenianFood #GrapeBlessing #Matenadaran #DigitalNomad #TravelArmenia #AugustInYerevan #ArmenianJazz #YerevanNightlife #CaucasusTravel #LearningArmenian #ArmenianCulture #CityOfBooks #Lavash https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram settles into Yerevan on day two: a long walk from the Cascade to Republic Square, the crafts of the Vernissage, the produce of the GUM market, and a late dinner that tastes like the city itself. Practical notes on transport cards, cash at the markets, and the cost of a daily life in the capital. ☕ 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 2 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Yerevan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Cascade Complex, Vernissage Market, GUM Market, Tavern Yerevan, Republic Square, Arabkir district, Matenadaran, Sayat-Nova Avenue. Covered: Yerevan markets and crafts, Cost of living and prices, Summer heat in the city, Traditional food and drink, City walking and orientation. Chapters:00:00 City avenue01:40 GUM Market03:58 City street05:26 Republic Square07:04 Sayat-Nova Avenue08:38 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Yerevan #Armenia #ArmeniaTravel #YerevanTravel #Vernissage #GumMarket #CascadeYerevan #MountArarat #ArmenianFood #Khorovats #Duduk #Arabkir #RepublicSquare #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #YerevanGuide #ArmenianCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/

Aram Petrosyan lands in Yerevan for the first time, navigating the practicalities of settling in—registration, SIM cards, and bank accounts—while soaking in the city's summer rhythm. From the Vernissage market to the Cascade's Ararat view, this episode sets the stage for a year-long journey across Armenia. ☕ 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 1 of Armenia Travel Podcast with Aram Petrosyan. Aram Petrosyan is in Yerevan, Armenia. Places in this episode: Zvartnots International Airport, Arabkir, Kentron, Republic Square, Cascade Complex, Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Vernissage, Gum Market. Covered: arrival logistics, residence registration, banking, SIM card, Yerevan orientation, local food markets. Chapters:00:00 Arabkir01:36 Kentron03:28 Ameriabank05:25 Republic Square07:10 Gum Market08:53 City night09:49 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Yerevan #ArmeniaTravel #TravelPodcast #ExpatLife #Armenia #Yerevan2026 #Vernissage #GumMarket #CascadeYerevan #Ararat #ResidencePermit #BankingInArmenia #SettlingInYerevan #ArmenianFood #Lavash #DudukFlute #Khorovats #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/armenia/