“Maison Hayastan” Journal
From my Armenia to your journey!
Stories from the Land
I Call Home
Welcome to my personal journal about Armenia — a place I have spent years discovering, guiding through, and calling home.
Here, I share the Armenia I know beyond the guidebooks: the ancient stories hidden in monasteries, the vineyards and wines I love, the flavours found around Armenian tables, the landscapes that continue to surprise me, and the people and traditions that give this country its soul.
Through personal stories, discoveries, recommendations, and moments from the road, I invite you to see Armenia through my eyes — not simply as a destination to visit, but as a place to feel, taste, explore, and remember.
I am Arpi, the storyteller behind Maison Hayastan, and this is where I share the stories that inspire the journeys I create.
Stories, discoveries, and moments from Armenia
Told by Arpi…
Four Seasons of Armenia
A country that changes its colours, flavours, landscapes, and rhythm with every season.
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One Mountain. One Journey. One Story.
Some mountains are more than mountains. They become dreams you carry with you for years — and sometimes, they become part of who you are.
For me, Ararat has always been deeply woven into my identity. It is a symbol I grew up with, a mountain that has always felt close, even from afar. Climbing it was about coming closer to something that has always been a part of me.
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A Toast to Sevan: The Story of Armenian Brandy, Diplomacy & a Lake Worth Saving
Few people would imagine that a glass of Armenian brandy could have anything to do with the fate of Lake Sevan. Yet behind the emerald waters of Armenia’s beloved lake lies a remarkable story of diplomacy, hospitality, and an unlikely connection between Armenia’s famous spirit and the fight to preserve Sevan.
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The Khachkars of Julfa: Stones That Refused to Be Forgotten
There was once a place where thousands of Armenian khachkars stood beneath the open sky: a silent forest of carved stone, carrying the names, prayers, and memories of generations. Today, Julfa’s cemetery is gone, but its stones still speak: of a homeland lost, of lives remembered, and of a people who refused to let their history disappear.
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Until the next story…
I hope these stories bring you a little closer to Armenia, its landscapes, flavours, traditions, and the people who make it unforgettable.
There is always another road to take, another village to discover, another glass of wine to share, and another story waiting to be told.
See you somewhere in Armenia,
Arpi
Founder, Travel Designer & Storyteller
Maison Hayastan