Though Armenia is a small country (141st largest in the world), it has a lot of diverse landscapes. From snow capped mountains and alpine lakes, to dry deserts and lush green valleys, there are lots of micro climates within Armenia. Our Go Eat Give photographer, Amanda Villa-Lobos took over ten thousand pictures while traveling around the country last month. Here are our top 10 scenic views for you to enjoy…
Volcanic regions in the Lesser Caucasus mountains and Armenian highlands.Mount Ararat is the highest peak in Armenia. Parts of it are located in Turkey and Georgia.Tatev monastery stands against a beautiful backdrop in the southern part of the country bordering with Iran.Canyoning, rock climbing and hiking can be enjoyed all over the country.Lake Sevan is a nice place to relax, swim and eat fresh catch such as crayfish and whitefish.Get an aerial view of the area while paragliding over lake Sevan.The canyon where Novak monastery is situation looks something like Utah.Aerial view of the valley from Wings of Tatev, the longest non-stop double track cable car in the world.Khachkar at historic cemeteries, or Armenian cross-stones, give lots of good information about daily life.Marmashen Monastery 10th-century Armenian monastic complex consisting of 5 churches.
Has this inspired you to travel to Armenia? Read more blog posts from our visit.
~ Photos by Go Eat Give photographer, Amanda Villa-Lobos.
Just a few miles outside Ohrid, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Macedonia, is the Monastery of Saint Naum. The monastery overlooks the pristine Lake Ohrid, that borders with northwestern Macedonia and eastern Albania. One can drive around the lake in under thirty minutes or take a day cruise aboard a ferry to visit the monastery. Continue reading “Blessed by Saint Naum”
One of the most captivating landscapes in northern Italy can be found at Lake Como. It is very close to Milan and can be easily visited on a day trip. The lake is shaped like an upside down V so it’s ideal to start at the top and leisurely make your way down closer to the city. The breathtaking beauty of Lake Como can be enjoyed from many towns surround the lake, but this is the route I recommend if you are there for only one day. Continue reading “Exploring Lake Como”
