The Revamp Journal

Stories, guides, and field notes from across Armenia.

Visiting Yerevan for COP17: Where to Stay, Getting Around, and What to See Between Sessions

Visiting Yerevan for COP17: Where to Stay, Getting Around, and What to See Between Sessions

The UN Biodiversity Conference (COP17) runs 19–30 October 2026 in Yerevan. Here's a practical guide for delegates and visitors — the conference zones, where to stay, how to get around, and the best of Armenia to fit between sessions.

Dilijan, Armenia: Where to Stay and What to Do in the Country's Forest Escape

Dilijan, Armenia: Where to Stay and What to Do in the Country's Forest Escape

Armenia's "Little Switzerland" is a forested slow-down of monasteries, mountain trails, and craft-lined streets. Here's where to stay in Dilijan, what to do, and how to reach it.

The First-Timer's Guide to Yerevan: Where to Stay, What to Do, and When to Go

The First-Timer's Guide to Yerevan: Where to Stay, What to Do, and When to Go

Planning your first trip to Armenia's capital? Here's an honest, practical guide to the best neighborhoods to stay in, how many days you really need, what to do, easy day trips, and the right season to come.

10 Must-Try Armenian Dishes That Will Make You Fall in Love with the Caucasus

10 Must-Try Armenian Dishes That Will Make You Fall in Love with the Caucasus

Armenia might be one of the world’s smallest countries, but its culinary traditions are enormous.