r/armenia

This topic might cause a few debate questions. But it’s from my personal observations after spending a decent time in both countries ( Georgia and Armenia)

Personally, I experienced racism and mistreatment as a male Australian Asian tourist in Georgia during my 10 days of traveling ( got spit when people walk nearby, yelled by service staff, cashiers threw receipts instead of handling gently, nasty people in general). The kindest people I’ve encountered is the very old grandma in Mestia and some of old ladies in country side. Old men are generally so rude and agressive, especially drivers.

When i crossed the border and enter Armenia, everyone is completely different: people are kinder, not particularly smiley but less grumpy, custom border staff are kind and communicative, capital of Yerevan is modern and ive not experienced such NEGATIVE things like in Georgia so far in last 4 days.

I’m aware of economic factor of Georgia and the historical war that affects their feelings in general. But my question is that do you guys think the same about citizens in these both nations ?

Hi Everyone,

I am a mom, travelling with my 10 year old to Armenia for 5 days and 4 night in the first week of November, and I have booked my hotel stay at Ramada by Wyndham and booked tours with Hyur as below -

Arrival Day	Yerevan city sightseeing
2nd Day	Lake Sevan → Sevanavank → Dilijan → Haghartsin → Goshavank
3rd Day	Khor Virap → Areni → Noravank → Birds' Cave
4th Day	Garni → Geghard → Arch of Charents

I wanted to keep the long journey days on the 2nd and 3rd Day, and short one on the day before we leave. Please let me know if this is a good plan.

Also are there any tips you all would give me, I hear Armenia is very safe, so that's something I am not worried about.