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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikivoyage or other free sources online. Much of the current tourist traffic comprises diaspora Armenians seeking a slice of their homeland. Their high standards enticed some international hotel chains and caused overdevelopment in places like Sevan. Yet it s still easy to escape to hidden gems, including stalactite-filled caves and summer villages inhabited by Yezidi Kurds and Armenian shepherds. The Debed Canyon is rich with history and culture, and Goris is a fascinating time-warp town that warrants a few days´ exploration. As most travellers whiz through on a brief side trip between other places, serious explorers will have the best sights to themselves. Although Armenians carry a lot of psychological baggage from a traumatic 20th century, you ll hardly notice it. The rapidly modernizing capital, the boutique tourism industry and the warm welcome you ll receive everywhere seems to belie the country s reputation for tragedy. This book offers information on Armenia and its most notable places.

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