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!”

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?

How Surb Sargis Outsmarts Valentine’s Day

My transformation from the “Valentine’s Day Grinch” to a girl filled with warm and fuzzy feelings is in great part due to ten years of exposure to the romantic culture of Armenia.

An Amalgamation of Armenian Food

Food is a huge part of any culture and Armenians are no different. Here is a list of foods you might come across in any given Armenian home.

Civil Activism in Armenia

Just how active is Armenia’s civil society, and how effective are the demonstrations and protests of late?

Introduction

Get to know a bit about the face behind the blog.