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ARTSAKH: WONDERFUL PART OF THE WORLD, WHICH MUST BE SEEN
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Olivia Katrandjian, journalist and travel writer, presented an article
about Artsakh and designed it with the perfect photos of
photographerHrair Hawk Khatcerianat huffingtonpost.com web-site.
"If you're looking for an adventure through largely unknown
territory, Nagorno Karabakh, a landlocked autonomous region
betweenArmeniaandAzerbaijan, is the place to go. A country recognized
by no one, it's the kind of place that's so contested that not only
does it not have an embassy anywhere, but its "Office of Permanent
Representation" inArmeniadoesn't even ask if you want your visa pasted
into your passport. They know you don't, so they just attach it with
a paper clip.
Once you make it to Karabakh (which is only accessible throughArmenia),
stay at the recently-built Armenia Hotel in the capital, Stepanakert,
and use the city as your base to explore the region", the article
says. Readers ofTimes.ammay remember that this is a known article
to them. And they will be right. This description about Artsakh
was presented some weeks ago in ABC news in the article about seven
extraordinary place in the world which are worthy to be seen. But
a day later part about Artsakh wasr removed from the article and it
is obvious thatAzerbaijanhad its role in the story. But never mind,
now you can find wonderful images of Artsakh here.
"Feast on shish kebob and grilled vegetables. Go to the local market
where an old Armenian woman will fry you a piece of jengyalov hatz,
a bread stuffed with 13 types of herbs, on a burning hot griddle.
While in Stepanakert, visit theMuseumofFallen Soldiers, where the
walls are lined with photographs the Armenians who died during the
1990-1994 war withAzerbaijan.
Don't miss the Gandzasar Monastery, meaning "hilltop treasure,"
built in the 10th century. Visit at night when the lighting gives
this ancient church a ghostly presence.
To explore the countryside, use the Janapar hiking trail, which
will take you through snow-topped mountains and fields of yellow and
red flowers.
"Karabakh andArmeniahave always had footpaths used by natives to get
from one village to the next, to monasteries and to trade routes,"
said Raffi Kojian, who designed the trail in 2007. "Shepherds have
created a network as well, to graze the animals. The Janapar is a
weaving of these many paths to form one long route for visitors who
want to experience some of the best Karabakh has to offer. Hikers
will meet lots of helpful and curious locals along the route, and no
doubt experience some of the legendary hospitality."
The trail is designed to end at a different village each night, so
you can easily plan accommodations. If you're staying with a local,
don't be surprised if you're offered homemade mulberry vodka with
breakfast.Drink up", the article concludes.
More and more tourists visit Artsakh every year despite of the
hysteria by Azerbaijan. Artsakh people are very hospitable and are
always happy to have guests. So every tourist is welcomed to visit
Artsakh and enjoy its divine nature.
From: Baghdasarian
http://times.am/?l=en&p=4282
Olivia Katrandjian, journalist and travel writer, presented an article
about Artsakh and designed it with the perfect photos of
photographerHrair Hawk Khatcerianat huffingtonpost.com web-site.
"If you're looking for an adventure through largely unknown
territory, Nagorno Karabakh, a landlocked autonomous region
betweenArmeniaandAzerbaijan, is the place to go. A country recognized
by no one, it's the kind of place that's so contested that not only
does it not have an embassy anywhere, but its "Office of Permanent
Representation" inArmeniadoesn't even ask if you want your visa pasted
into your passport. They know you don't, so they just attach it with
a paper clip.
Once you make it to Karabakh (which is only accessible throughArmenia),
stay at the recently-built Armenia Hotel in the capital, Stepanakert,
and use the city as your base to explore the region", the article
says. Readers ofTimes.ammay remember that this is a known article
to them. And they will be right. This description about Artsakh
was presented some weeks ago in ABC news in the article about seven
extraordinary place in the world which are worthy to be seen. But
a day later part about Artsakh wasr removed from the article and it
is obvious thatAzerbaijanhad its role in the story. But never mind,
now you can find wonderful images of Artsakh here.
"Feast on shish kebob and grilled vegetables. Go to the local market
where an old Armenian woman will fry you a piece of jengyalov hatz,
a bread stuffed with 13 types of herbs, on a burning hot griddle.
While in Stepanakert, visit theMuseumofFallen Soldiers, where the
walls are lined with photographs the Armenians who died during the
1990-1994 war withAzerbaijan.
Don't miss the Gandzasar Monastery, meaning "hilltop treasure,"
built in the 10th century. Visit at night when the lighting gives
this ancient church a ghostly presence.
To explore the countryside, use the Janapar hiking trail, which
will take you through snow-topped mountains and fields of yellow and
red flowers.
"Karabakh andArmeniahave always had footpaths used by natives to get
from one village to the next, to monasteries and to trade routes,"
said Raffi Kojian, who designed the trail in 2007. "Shepherds have
created a network as well, to graze the animals. The Janapar is a
weaving of these many paths to form one long route for visitors who
want to experience some of the best Karabakh has to offer. Hikers
will meet lots of helpful and curious locals along the route, and no
doubt experience some of the legendary hospitality."
The trail is designed to end at a different village each night, so
you can easily plan accommodations. If you're staying with a local,
don't be surprised if you're offered homemade mulberry vodka with
breakfast.Drink up", the article concludes.
More and more tourists visit Artsakh every year despite of the
hysteria by Azerbaijan. Artsakh people are very hospitable and are
always happy to have guests. So every tourist is welcomed to visit
Artsakh and enjoy its divine nature.
From: Baghdasarian