Summertime
It’s summertime in Armenia, and living is easy. This issue is bursting at its seams with content on what to do, where to eat, how to find joy, all while keeping the little ones in your life entertained during the 14 hours of sunlight. Set sail in Sevan, find your sourdough, grab a seat at Twelve Tables, weave your own Armenian carpet, ship your kids off to camp, just don’t forget the SPF.
Cover photo by Meghrie Yaacoubian.
They’re on crosswalks, building facades, phone cases, and tote bags. Armenian rug patterns are everywhere this summer, except on actual rugs. As the centuries-old craft of rug making disappears, Kyle Khandikian asks whether celebrating the symbol has come at the expense of preserving the tradition itself.
Lake Sevan has long been the summer escape for Armenian families, a place for lazy beach days, splashing kids, and picnics that stretch into golden evenings. Now, the lake is heating up in a new way, with sailing, water sports, sun-drenched cafes, open-air cultural events, and eco-tourism drawing a fresh wave of visitors.
Yerevan is embracing new cafes and fashionable menus, but where do locals actually eat? This personal guide looks beyond trendy cafés to the restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops where memories are made, friendships endure and familiar dishes keep people coming back.
Tucked away in a former garage in central Yerevan, Runnin Bakery has become a word-of-mouth favorite. Maria Gunko explores how two women are redefining craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and community, one sourdough loaf, post-run pastry, and loyal customer at a time.
Armenia is surprisingly good at summer, especially with kids in tow. From splash pads and dinosaur parks to circus training and Armenian-language camps, this is a dense guide for the parent who wants options without having to work hard to find them.
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