What do Armenians love?


What do Armenians love? The locals like nothing better than to open their hearts and their homes to strangers who are welcomed as family with a rousing bari galust! ('welcome'). It should, therefore, come as no surprise that generosity and open-heartedness are the cornerstones of Armenian traditions and customs.


What to do and what not to do in Armenia?

Do's and Don'ts in Armenia
  • Do check the events calendar.
  • Do expect to see smoking in most places.
  • Do visit the Vernissage.
  • Do Catch Taxi with Taximeter.
  • Do sit in the record-breaking cable car.
  • Do expect that Armenians pay instead of each other.
  • Don't dress very openly.
  • Don't Allow Women to Carry Heavy Items.


What to avoid in Armenia?

There is the potential for armed conflict near the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. U.S. citizens should avoid the area. Exercise caution on roads near Armenia's border with Azerbaijan. Be aware that some portions of the road may cross international boundaries without notice.