This new thoroughly updated 5th edition of Bradt's Armenia remains the only standalone guide
available to this mountainous post-Soviet republic at the crossroads of Europe. Packed with
detailed background information and invaluable practical advice Bradt's Armenia remains the
essential choice for anyone travelling to this beautiful country. New for this edition is
coverage of the gastronomic revival in Yerevan increased coverage of local music and nightlife
and expanded sections on protected areas particularly the National Parks including overview
maps of their trail networks. Also new is information on the Transcaucasian Trail hitch-hiking
as a mode of transport volunteering opportunities for longer-term travellers and Yerevan as a
popular base for 'digital nomads' and young diaspora Armenians. In addition there is a wealth
of new details for adventure travellers including guidance on hiking and trekking camping
mountain biking cycle touring rock climbing off-road driving and winter sports including
ski touring. New long-distance trails are covered too. Bradt's Armenia provides all of the
information needed for a successful trip and covers all the most popular sights as well as
those off-the-beaten track including Dilijan National Park and the stunning forested mountains
of Tavush a region which is undergoing a renaissance as a place to explore and reconnect with
nature Areni village one of the birthplaces of wine 6 000 years ago and Vayots Dzor the
'valley of woes' whose side valleys are abundant with wildlife-spotting opportunities. Tatev
village and proposed National Park are included as are the Orbelian caravanserai and other
remnants of the ancient Silk Road trading route network that once criss-crossed the Caucasus
region Rich in both history and spectacular scenery Armenia is a truly captivating country.
Whether seeking out ancient monasteries dotted within dramatic landscapes wandering through
one of Yerevan's impressive museums or admiring the intricate stone carvings at Noratus you'll
find opportunities to delve into this nation's past at every turn. Add to this the welcoming
locals superb hiking possibilities and abundant bird life and you'll soon discover why
Armenia is worth more than just a fleeting visit.
