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Noravank Me Later!

Noravank Me Later!

by Calvin Sun | Nov 15, 2018 | Armenia, November 2018: Armenia & Artsakh

 Leaving the foggy backdrop of Khor Virap behind, we drove further southeast to Noravank, another Armenian monastery built in the 13th century in a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu River.  It’s also free to enter!  As the sun began to...
It’s Cold Outside, So I Hope You “Khor Virap!”

It’s Cold Outside, So I Hope You “Khor Virap!”

by Calvin Sun | Nov 15, 2018 | Armenia, November 2018: Armenia & Artsakh

 Turning in early last night, we woke up today at 8am to be picked up by our hired driver, Yerish, for our long drive into eastern Armenia.  After spending half an hour figuring out how to strap our luggage to the roof of our car, we drove a little...
O My Gosh-avank, It’s Lake Sevan & Dilijan!

O My Gosh-avank, It’s Lake Sevan & Dilijan!

by Calvin Sun | Nov 14, 2018 | Armenia, How's the weather?, November 2018: Armenia & Artsakh, Serendipitous!, Way Way Off the Beaten Path

 Just tried real hard with punning the title just now, with special thanks to Fanny and Mihaela for the inspiration.And about last night…  Oh boy.Recovering from a night we’ll all joke and laugh about years to come (“happy...
Geghard Garni-ng All The Levon’

Geghard Garni-ng All The Levon’

by Calvin Sun | Nov 13, 2018 | Armenia, November 2018: Armenia & Artsakh, Way Way Off the Beaten Path, What Dreams May Come

 After a long first day in Yerevan, we turned in at around midnight and woke up 8 hours later to catch an early breakfast and get picked up by our local driver Aram, with whom we had coordinated a few days earlier to take us around the outskirts of the...
This Land Is Yerevan, This Land Is My Land

This Land Is Yerevan, This Land Is My Land

by Calvin Sun | Nov 12, 2018 | Armenia, November 2018: Armenia & Artsakh, Walking Tours

  I find it remarkable after 8 years of traveling there remains a tiny “blip” on my map that remains unmarked, nestled among the giants that surround it. Just like with Slovenia, much hype surrounds Armenia as a prime travel destination and yet...
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