Travel Answers

Hi all, I'm off to Yerevan tomorrow morning and am wondering what to pack. Are the Armenians particularly conservative? Do I need to cover shoulders and knees or are summer clothes like singlet tops, shorts, strapless dresses OK? I'll bring a pashmina just in case as I always do but I don't want to bring completely the wrong thing! We are staying in Yerevan, walking around and also doing a day trip to the Monasteries and Lake Sevan. Thanks! Natalie

Hello I am planning to go to Yerevan Next Week with lowest price for my trip how can I go to Waterworld and Sevan Lake by bus ?

I will be in Yerevan from 17-31 March 2012. I will be teaching in the afternoons and early evenings. My accommodations have been arranged but I would appreciate any suggestions on places to eat at anytime and things to do in the mornings which would help me to have the most genuine memories of Armenia. I think that the middle Saturday and Sunday of my stay will also be free. I might also do some late evening outings but I am no longer the guy who tries to go non-stop around the clock. How accessible is Mt. Ararat? The only other things I know about Armenia are that I bought the home in which I currently live from a very nice Armenian couple and that the Armenian people were victims of one of the most horrific genocides in history about 100 years ago. Thanks for any help!!!

Hello dear VT-friends, Since I've changed my mind (I switched from Yerevan to Budapest). I would like to thank all of you for responding. I'm still doubting anyway. But money and schedule are not in the right position to do both...Do you people suggest the best: Budapest or Yerevan? Looking for culture and ancient architecture! My schedule will be: Traveldates from 18 until 20 octobre 2011. Maybe there are some nice festivals or so. Looking for a fancy place to have a nice diner as well at the 19th of octobre. Please let me know and thanks a lot again! I'll post a message on the Budapest forum as well ;-)

Hi I am planning to visit Yerevan on October 23d ,How can I find a good bed and breakfast with a reasonable price

Dear friends,hi I’m Azita from Iran. I’m going to Armenia. I’d like to take part in a ceremony called “holly translators” on ninth October in the city ushakan (I ‘m not sure about the spell of city’s name,it’s one hour far from Yerevan). Does anybody know about this ceremony? One another question,is Nork hotel a good hotel? Thanks for your replies and for helping me in my travel to Armenia. Good luck Azita

Hi dear friends! Never been there, but I'm excited. I'll arrive at Yeravan at 22nd oct. I'm looking for a nice place for a businessmeeting on the 24th at around 7pm. I was thinking about the Marriot. Do they have a suitable bar and restaurant? Suggestions are very welcome.

Hi all, In February 2011, I need to get a bus from Yerevan to Tbilisi. There are two things to factor in - I will have a large suitcase and cannot speak Armenian. I need to know how easy this journey will be i.e. is it possible to buy a ticket before hand? When I arrive at the bus station, where do I go? When I get to Tbilisi, will it be obvious where to get off? Does the bus stop en-route (for food stops) or is it bring your own? And finally, what will the border formalities be like at the border (I'm a UK passport holder?) Any help will be greaty appreciated! Jason

Hi, I need help! I have booked a trip taking in the sights of Yerevan and Tbilisi, and after some meticulous planning, saw me take a mixture of airlines and sectors to take me from Doha, Qatar to Dubai (Qatar Airlines) Dubai - Yerevan (Armavia) then onwards to Tbilisi direct (Armavia) then finally back to Doha (via Dubai) with Air Zena/Qatar Airways. I paid for all these flights, boooked my hotels and then out of the blue received an email from Armavia cancelling my Yerevan - Tbilisi flight. Bugger! And so now I'm trying to scrabble around to find an alernative way of getting myself to Tbilisi to catch up with the rest of the trip. I've found 3 options: OPTION 1: FLY: Aerosvit Airlines fly (via Kiev) one way price:600!!!!! OPTION 2: TRAIN (overnight leaving at 7pm on even days of the month) OPTION 3: Hire a taxi driver to take me to the Armenian border, then walk across the border and hire another taxi driver to take me to Tbilisi. OPTION 2 sounds my best best. But here's the thing. 1- I don't speak Armenian or Georgian (but I can just about read Cyrillic) and so would I flouder at trying to arrange this train? 2- Will it be possible to hire a 2-berth sleeper compartment just for me (i.e. pay for two people) 3 - Will I get hassle aboard this train? 4 - How much will it cost and how soon do I have to arrive at the station to get the train? 5. I'm travelling on 20th February 2011 - I assume this won't be that busy? 6. I'm a UK passport holder - so what will the Georgian border be like for me> Any help with any of this will be greatly appreciated! Regards Jason

Hey why is envoy hostel on a wrong street? Isn't it on Pushkin St instead of Proshyan???

Im planning to travel to Tbilisi on sept 1st,and then on to Yerevan for 5 days.Is it possible to do this,and which is the best form of transport eg train or bus?how much will it cost roughly and how long will the journey take? Will I need visa's for both Georgia and Armenia and if so where can I get them. Also whilst in Yerevan I may take a trip to either of the following countries Turkey and Iran and im wondering which form of transport is best eg bus or train,how long it will take and roughly how much it will cost.Also as a Irish Citizan,will I need a visa for Turkey and Iran and if so where can I get them.Thanx for your patience and help,Chris.

Does anyone have any idea if there is a bar in Yerevan showing English Premiership football - i will be travelling there in august and dont want to miss the start of the season!!!

I went on a trip with Habitat for Humanity to Armenia this past summer. When shopping at the Vernissage, I passed up something that I would like to try and find now. I believe I was told the name for them is tsbeck. Can anyone help me? A double stranded decorative stone/wood beads that you move up and down. (Sze of a bookmark) Thank you.

I've plan to visit Armenia & I need to know: Does anyone know Hotel Parvana?? Would somebody indicate it on Yerevan Map? or send me it's website Thanks

..can someone please confirm that i can get a single-entry visa for Armenia on the land crossing (maxi-taxi) from Tbilisi...how much does it cost and what currency is expected/required? thanks richard

Hi, Can anyone provide info on travelling from Tbilisi to Yerevan? Is there a day time bus, mini bus or train service? I plan to make a return journey along this route. Keep well, Stevie

Hello! i'm a travel photographer visiting Yerevan in May for a few days and then travelling around Armenia and am very keen to photograph as many people as possible. I wonder if you would like to be photographed or could put me in contact with people (of all sorts) who would? thnaks for your help Clive

I am finally planning a trip to Armenia :-) but I've a few questions: 1. How to get the Georgian Visa from Yerevan ? how much a single entry visa costs ? how long does it take to get it ? 2. What is the cheapest way to go to Yerevan, Armenia from Tehran, Iran ? How much the return trip costs ? How long does it take ? Thanks for your efforts in replying to my querries, Umer.

how can i find a low price and proper one bed room appartment in armenia(yerevan)