It is a quiet day in Los Angeles today, as we remember the Armenian Genocide across the sprawling county. Yet it is an important day to reflect on the capacity for human depravity and how overcoming that starts by...
Yerevan, Armenia to Tbilisi, Georgia by Taxi (Yandex)
Getting home from Armenia was a challenge, but an opportunity arose at the last moment. The only problem was that my flight would depart from another neighboring country that I couldn’t reach by flight, bus, or train due to...
Planning A Nightmare Trip To Armenia
Flying right now is a nightmare for casual travelers and experienced road warriors alike. Here’s the harrowing journey I planned for a trip to Armenia. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Walking On Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
Every year on April 24th, Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day culminates at the Genocide Museum overlooking the city. I was in Yerevan this year and was able to take the long walk to pay my respects. If you are considering...
Ordinary Russians Flee Sanctions In Neighbor Countries, Push Up Costs
Traveling to Russian-friendly or Russian-agnostic countries is likely much more expensive than before as ordinary Russians flee sactions and escape where they can. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Review: Yerevan, Armenia Airport Lounge (Converse Bank)
During my visit to Yerevan, Armenia, I was invited to visit the Converse Bank Business Lounge. Here’s my review. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
Review: Yandex – Armenia’s Rideshare Taxi Service
During my extended visit to Yerevan Armenia, I used Yandex for rideshare and taxi service and it was excellent. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
Photo Essay: Gumi Shuka Armenian Market
During a recent visit to Yerevan, Armenia we checked out a traditional Armenian Market: Gumi Shuka. Here are some photos from our beautiful experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Don’t Sleep On Yerevan, Armenia
My family visited Yerevan, Armenia on our latest trip and while I had my own suppositions about the city before I encountered it, I was so terribly wrong. Don’t sleep on Yerevan, Armenia. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Artsakh At War
The Republic of Artsakh and her people are under attack. As an international traveller who has visited Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, I find the conflict worthy of our attention. History Of Artsakh Modern conflict in Artsakh, also known as the...
Review: Hyatt Place Yerevan
Centrally located with comfortable rooms and a very hospitable General Manager, I appreciated my two-night stay at the Hyatt Place Yerevan and recommend it. We wanted to make this a three-night stay, but the hotel was sold out our...
My Wicked Taxi Driver In Yerevan…
I wanted to keep yesterday’s report on my weekend in Yerevan positive, but my stay did end on a down note. And while perhaps it should not bother me, it really does… When it was time to go, I...
A Splendacious Weekend In Yerevan, Armenia
I spent the weekend in Yerevan, Armenia…it turned out to be a lot of fun. This was not my first trip to the Armenian capital. In fact, I even wrote about my last visit here back in the UGPRD...
