Northern Avenue Through the Seasons

Any time a guest visits us in Armenia and we stroll around in center of our city, they are left in awe at the action, life and energy found in the streets. This is particularly true during the summer season when the wide sidewalks are packed with locals and tourists alike. A nocturnal city during

Vahagn-Spring Equinox-Nowruz Day

March 20th marked the day of the Spring Equinox, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator and we experience nearly exactly 12 hours of daytime and 12 hours of nighttime. It symbolizes new beginnings, and so it comes as no surprise that this day is aligned with ancient celebrations all across different cultures around the world. Now while

Pi Day: Armenia in the Tech World

The technology industry is booming in Armenia, and here is a glimpse into the who, what, when, where and hows.

Armenia’s Road to Feminism

Last year I wrote on Facebook about certain gender issues which bothered me. I thought that International Women’s Day was an appropriate time to bring them up again.

The Cost of Living in Armenia

The cost of living in Armenia has always been a baffling issue for me, as the average income simply doesn’t cover the average costs. So how is it that people survive it all so gracefully?

Armenian Superstition

Some of us like to knock on wood, others start a round of prayers on the rosary, some don’t believe in any of this mojo crap at all, but were you even aware of these particular superstitious practices in Armenia?

A Journey from Diversity to Monotony and Back Again

One of the first “culture shock” experiences I had, was going from a super diverse country (the US) to a super uniform country, Armenia. You know that horrible joke that people say about Asians, how they all look the same? Well, those were my first impressions when I came to Armenia… “Everyone looks… the same!”

Medical Tourism

Armenia is becoming a popular medical tourism spot. With prices like these, can you say you’re surprised?

Job Hunting in Armenia

Ah the pains of job hunting. Each person has their own unique story to share. Here are a few from the perspective of a group of Armenians.

Հայկական դեմքեր – Armenian Faces

If you could separate the cliques in Armenia as you would in a High School Cafeteria.. how would you do it?