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 whileContinue reading “Vahagn-Spring Equinox-Nowruz Day”
Tag Archives: Armenian
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.
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!”Continue reading “A Journey from Diversity to Monotony and Back Again”
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.
Vouching for Volunteerism
I have met many volunteers from abroad during my time in Armenia. Here are some of the programs I wish I knew more about when I was part of the Diaspora.
Jewels of Armenia
There are some sites that everyone visits in Armenia, and some that few knew about until recently. Did you know of these Armenian gems?