Armenia

Emerging from a complicated past, Yerevan has transformed into a surprisingly refined capital fueled by a creative food and drinks scene.

With epic landscapes and lore that is ancient, complex, and tragic, Armenia offers a visceral historic bonanza that takes in some of Christianity’s most sacred symbols.

Garni’s first century Roman-style temple just east of the capital of Yerevan has become one of the country’s most famous sites – and for good reason.

In both mythology and in the landscape, dragons are an important part of mythology and history in Armenia. Ancient gods and monolith builders believed that, in Armenia, here be dragons — or rather vishaps.

From Noah to Xenophon and beyond, Armenian wine is a tradition so deep we are still trying to understand its origins.