First time in ARMENIA - this country will shock you! Հայաստան

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 332

  • @willieexplore
    @willieexplore  Рік тому +13

    Hi everyone! Just want to say a massive thanks to everyone for watching this video. Please consider giving this video a 'like' as well if you haven't already - it really helps my channel to grow, which means that I can continue making videos such as this for you to view for free! Thank you so much :)

  • @yanaAG2008
    @yanaAG2008 Рік тому +113

    My lovely Armenia🇦🇲❤️σ'αγαπώ πολύ🇬🇷
    Armenia is one of the most mysterious , ancient, wonderful countries in the world and still largely undiscovered!!!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +13

      Thanks for watching Yana and taking the time to comment! I really loved this day in Armenia and was blown away by the beautiful nature and hospitality of the people. I can't wait to show more of Yerevan in my next videos :)

    • @yanaAG2008
      @yanaAG2008 Рік тому +3

      Dear Wille, thank you for interesting video. I will wait impatiently for your next video!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +2

      @@yanaAG2008 thanks Yana, glad to hear you're looking forward to my videos :) That is exactly what any content creator wants to hear! Have you watched the latest one I made of Yerevan?

    • @Haigkupelian2220
      @Haigkupelian2220 Рік тому +4

      🇦🇲❤️🇬🇷

    • @clawu5234
      @clawu5234 Рік тому

      These might be the Rests of huge TREES !?? As I watched once an interesting documentary….
      I once read a Book of the Armenian Demos Shakarian, who had to flee the country in ~ 1920 - and it is said in there,
      that there exists a prophesy of God for the LAST DAYS BEFORE THE RETURN OF CHRIST,
      and this prophesy is still sealed !

  • @markgarabedian1
    @markgarabedian1 Рік тому +91

    Never an unkind word! It's a pleasure sightseeing along with someone who has so much respect for nature and humanity.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +5

      Really appreciate your comment there Mark! Thanks for exploring virtually with me :)

    • @KH-it7nz
      @KH-it7nz Рік тому +5

      Հայաստան գնալուց առաջ պետք է գոնե մի քիչ իմանալ հայ ժողովրդի պատմությունը որ ինչքան մեծ երկիր ենք եղել, ինչքան մեծ երկրներ են մեզ հետ պատերազմել, ինչ մեծ թագավորներ ենք ունեցել, ինչքան հանճարեղ մարդիք եվ գիտնականներ ենք տվել աշխարհին։ Հայերին սպանել են երկիրը մասնատել են թողնելով փոքր հողակտոր մեծ Հայաստանից։
      Շնորհակալություն ձեզանից որ գնացել եք Հայաստան եվ հետաքրքիր նկարահանումներ եք արել մեր Սուրբ հողից։
      Thank you and God bless you my friend ❤

    • @Yalguzag68
      @Yalguzag68 Рік тому

      ​@@KH-it7nzгде это великий армения находится??

  • @Swanoaks
    @Swanoaks Рік тому +69

    The rock formations are amazing, Can't imagine living in the monastery amazing all the same. Unusual countryside around Garni and the temples, all very rugged. Spring is everywhere; life appeared to be very cheap there going by the stories in the cemetery. The Sevan Lake is amazing. Once again very interesting tour Willie thank you. Kiwi from Virginia.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +10

      Thanks Swanoaks, always wonderful to hear from you. You are right - it has a rugged, almost untouched beauty. Whilst walking around the temples and monasteries I asked myself how difficult it must have been to build those and then of course the earthquake did some damage in the 17th century. I can only imagine how nice Sevan Lake must be in summer!

  • @sabersworn
    @sabersworn Рік тому +56

    I knew absolutely nothing about Armenia before this video. Now, I know that it's an amazingly beautiful country.
    Thank you for all your wonderful videos. You're great at balancing the content of the videos, whether it's the food, the historical facts, the busy city areas or the pristine nature areas.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +6

      What a wonderful, heartfelt message to receive Firelord! I really appreciate your kind words and support for my channel. Glad you enjoy the variety!

    • @theassassin9326
      @theassassin9326 Рік тому

      How don’t you know the oldest Christian country on the planet?

  • @gayanegalustanian2224
    @gayanegalustanian2224 Рік тому +37

    Thank you for visiting the first country accepting Christianity in 301. Thank you for visiting open museum. Armenians admire your visit and appreciation. We’ve survived through centuries as one of worlds oldest civilizations.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +2

      Thank you very much for your comments there Gayane! Your support for my channel is much appreciated :)

  • @andybaker2456
    @andybaker2456 Рік тому +35

    Wow, I wasn't expecting that!
    As soon as I saw those rock formations in the intro, my first thought was that they were like an upside-down Giant's Causeway! But as you went on, I added "on steroids" 😁 It all looked beautifully atmospheric in the rain, but imagine it on a sunny day.
    A fascinating video, Willie, thanks!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +7

      Thank you so much Andy! Always great to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed this video. It really was a fascinating day and exceeded my expectations. It always amazes me just how many beautiful experiences there are to be had in this world. Yes, that "upside-down Giant's Causeway" is surreal!

  • @venividiviking
    @venividiviking Рік тому +18

    Great country. Beutiful nature. Delicious food. Cheap prices. The armenins i´ve met, in Armenia and Georgia, has been very friendly and helpful..
    Armenia and Georgia, are 2 hidden gems, on the planet 👌👌👌
    Nice video, mate

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot mate! Glad you enjoyed this one :)

  • @sheilam4525
    @sheilam4525 Рік тому +45

    This was so interesting, Willie, another place I would not have thought about visiting and know nothing about. Some of the views reminded me of the scenery we have here in Scotland and the same changeable weather too😂. Your tour guide was great, very knowledgeable and proud of her country. Food looked amazing and the architecture was stunning. The Symphony of Stones proves how beautiful nature is.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +11

      Thank you so much Sheila! Appreciate your support as always! The scenery really was special, especially around Garni and Lake Sevan, but I also do have a soft spot for the Symphony of Stones - perhaps because it was the very first stop. Christina, the tour guide, was a star and answered all of my annoying questions. Really glad I did this trip!

  • @JohnMartin-zp7tr
    @JohnMartin-zp7tr Рік тому +41

    From an Armenian living in Australia I envy your vist to Armenia. My homeland is on my bucket list and most of the sites you visited will be in my intinerary.
    You can add Cher as part Armenian as well!!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +4

      Cheers John, really appreciate you watching my content! And I do hope you get there in due course!

    • @daved9302
      @daved9302 Рік тому +2

      Its never too late to repat

    • @talosheeg
      @talosheeg Рік тому +3

      I'm Armenian in Los Angeles and it's on mine too! I'm saving up to be there for Vardavar next year!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +2

      @@talosheeg I'm thinking I should also go for Vardavar! :)

  • @jemmapetrosyan5603
    @jemmapetrosyan5603 Рік тому +33

    Вы вольшебник друг,показал сказочную страну Армения ❤.Спасибо.Приезжайте снова .Вы добрый,хороший человек.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +8

      What a nice message to receive, thank you Jemma! Appreciate your support for my channel :)

  • @HopefulInterventions
    @HopefulInterventions Рік тому +23

    Thank you so much for your kind words and visiting Armenia. 😊

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +2

      What a wonderful message to receive Marine, thank you very much! Appreciate your support and thanks for watching my videos :)

    • @HopefulInterventions
      @HopefulInterventions Рік тому +1

      @@willieexplore Of course! You’re welcome 😇

  • @anahidbabayan4320
    @anahidbabayan4320 Рік тому +30

    Thanks for the informative video of the historic country! Beautiful 4-seasons seemingly gave an interesting color to the places you visited! 🤗 It’s an amazing thing what you are doing with your travels and videos: showing the beauty from your perspective and teaching new things to your followers! I learned also many things myself and will definitely visit Noratus next time I am in Armenia! Thanks a lot for visiting Armenia 🍀

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +5

      Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comments Anahid! I really appreciate it! What a spectacularly beautiful country - you can be very proud indeed. I do hope this video also encourages others to visit. Definitely check out Noratus :)

  • @КристинаСукиасян-э7б

    Спасибо, что посетили Армению❤ Армения прекрасная страна 🙏🙏🙏 Красивая живая чистая страна..🫶💯🍷...Россия Агрессор ещё в СССР отдала армянские земли турции и азербайджану,Персии 😢😢

  • @Thesunsout
    @Thesunsout Рік тому +17

    Once again I watched your adventure during my dinner time . Always breath taking to see these regions. I shall await more, :D

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +5

      Cheers Sunny! Really appreciate your support for my channel my friend. Hope your dinner was as good as the trout I had from Lake Sevan :)

  • @LandsharkTravels
    @LandsharkTravels Рік тому +22

    Who would have known System of a Down and the Kardashians had anything in common! lol The area looks absolutely gorgeous. Those basalt columns reminded me of the ones in Southern Iceland near Vík, very cool. What kind of wildlife is natural to the area? I like exploring on rainy or foggy or otherwise gloomy days, there is a different vibe when it's gloomy out that I really enjoy, especially in national parks or old ruins. I of course love a nice, bright day too, but there's something about those gloomier days, I can't really explain it! I'm sure most people would disagree though and prefer a sunny day! Do you have a preferred climate/temperature/weather to explore in? Also you mentioned some questioning about your previous travels when entering the country, definitely always something to consider. Hopefully it didn't delay you too long!
    Love the insight into these fantastic places, thank you as always. Out of curiosity, what is on the horizon after this tri-country trip? :)

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +6

      Cheers Landshark, what a wonderful adventure this was! You are right, I did not expect System of a Down and the Kardashians to have much in common but there you go! I've been to Iceland three times but never to Vik, so it is interesting to hear your comparison there. In terms of wildlife, obviously you have the fish species in Lake Sevan but I also understand there are some bears, wild sheep and goat and even some leopards. And you know what - you are right about the gloomier days! Interestingly though, sometimes (though not always) the footage (especially photos) come out better on days like these as you don't have to deal with the glare of the sun. But trust me, I also do like my beach holidays / adventures! Maybe that is something I could think about doing next as there is no specific plan. I'm mulling over a few destinations in my head but need to make a decision soon. As for delays in getting to Armenia, they asked more questions but when I explained that I was a tourist and that I didn't visit any of the conflict areas it was fine. Appreciate your support as always my friend!

    • @AnaitVM
      @AnaitVM Рік тому +1

      I can understand you..The sun is good for the see or for the parks or for the every morning to take your coffee.. But when you go to see somethign ancient the gloomy whether is better, like you enter inside the past...

  • @mayousimon1
    @mayousimon1 Рік тому +21

    Another first class video plenty of good history experience and information about the country that is worth visiting to thanks!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +2

      Cheers so much Simon, really glad you enjoyed this one too!

  • @vikik4714
    @vikik4714 Рік тому +17

    Thank you for sharing with us your wonderful journey!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +5

      It is a privilege and a pleasure taking you along on this journey Viki! Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

  • @thelandoficeofficial5351
    @thelandoficeofficial5351 Рік тому +26

    Absolutely amazing mate welldone 👏

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +3

      Thank you very much! Appreciate your support!

  • @jaspervanzyl6212
    @jaspervanzyl6212 Рік тому +26

    Great video, Wille! Love to see you trying local cuisine! Looks delicious!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +6

      Cheers Jasper! I cannot begin to describe to you how delicious that fish was :)

  • @karinehakobyan4218
    @karinehakobyan4218 Рік тому +18

    Thank you very much for your realistic video about our wonderful Armenia. Enjoy Armenia!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +3

      You are most welcome Karine! Thank you for watching my videos. I usually try my best to keep the footage as raw as possible without fancy editing, to show exactly as you said - the realistic elements :)

  • @movieislife907
    @movieislife907 Рік тому +17

    My country 🇦🇲❤
    My wonderful Armenia ❤💙🧡

  • @rjj6094
    @rjj6094 Рік тому +12

    Great video and the sites you visited are essential in Armenia. Regrettably about Noratus cemetery, it should have been the second largest khachkar cemetery; however, the largest one in Julfa, Nakhichevan was deliberately destroyed in 2006 by the “neighbors “ to the east of Armenia. Turned into a military zone with no resemblance of its former glory as nothing remains there. Look forward to more of your videos.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +3

      Thank you very much for your kind words and for watching my videos! Really appreciate it. I didn't know about Nakhichevan so thanks for providing more context. Such a fascinating country!

  • @Gogiana
    @Gogiana Рік тому +8

    We're very happy to host people like you in Armenia.😊 Thanks for the video and I do hope you enjoyed your stay in Armenia.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +1

      What a nice message to receive Gohar, thank you! Cheers for checking out my videos :)

  • @Yolk421
    @Yolk421 Рік тому +25

    Armenia 🇦🇲 love from America 🇺🇸

  • @saxa99fun
    @saxa99fun Рік тому +8

    Really enjoyed your travel thru Armenia sight-seeing. You're such a respectful person, thank you for visiting and hope you enjoyed the tour as well!
    Those you were on are the most common tourist routes. Whilst out of them there is much more to explore for extreme lovers, snow sports, hiking, culture and medieval christianity heritage and much more!
    Thank you for video again! Come again and reveal more!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +3

      Thank you very much for your kind message! I really appreciate you watching this video and supporting my channel. I had a fantastic time on this trip and would love to visit Armenia again one day. As you mentioned, there are so many other experiences to be had in this fascinating country. Watch out for my next videos on Yerevan though :)

  • @karam2825
    @karam2825 Рік тому +9

    Wonderful👍👏👏
    Thank you Willie ❤

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +3

      Thank you Kara! Really appreciate your comment! :)

    • @karam2825
      @karam2825 Рік тому +2

      @@willieexplore you welcome👍👏👏

  • @mariyetta2722
    @mariyetta2722 Рік тому +8

    It is so amazing to see similarities and uniqueness in places around the world. Save travel!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +2

      Thank you Mariyetta! Very true words you mention. Appreciate you checking out my content :)

  • @MsAfrica1988
    @MsAfrica1988 Рік тому +14

    Amazing video.

  • @user.qwertyfly
    @user.qwertyfly Рік тому +5

    An absolutley amasing video!!! Thank you so much, I've greatly enjoyed watching it. You are always welcome to our treasure, to Armenia!. Stay safe and healthy!!!👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +2

      What a nice message to receive! Thank you so much for your positive feedback and encouragement. I really appreciate your support for my channel! :)

  • @Aku-sn9mu
    @Aku-sn9mu Рік тому +5

    underrated wow
    i am shocked you only have 2.4k subscribers
    youll blow up soon im convinced

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for such a kind comment Aku! Really pleased that you enjoy my content!

  • @lucy6006
    @lucy6006 Рік тому +7

    Thanks for visiting my beautiful homeland 🥰😍

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +4

      It was a wonderful trip Lucy! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel, it is much appreciated :)

  • @gogoyan6645
    @gogoyan6645 Рік тому +5

    👍beautiful amazing please put more videos about Armenia and more information I need to see and know about Thank you

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +2

      Hi Gogo Yan! Thanks for watching my videos and supporting my channel. I have more Armenia videos that I will post in due course, so do watch out for those :)

  • @shahenmusinian2757
    @shahenmusinian2757 Рік тому +5

    Thank You and prayers for peace to ARMENIA GOD BLESS

  • @jennypalmer331
    @jennypalmer331 Рік тому +1

    Wow all those stones were amazing. Everything is so old but so beautiful. I knew nothing B4 I watched this so thank you for uploading

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Jenny! Glad you found it informative!

  • @worldwalkerwoman
    @worldwalkerwoman Рік тому +13

    Hi Willie! Nice tour, thanks for sharing this beautiful country scenes 😍 I have a trip to Armenia in May. Can you tell me please where I can find “Essential Armenia”?

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +5

      Hi World Walker Woman! Thank you for your kind words and for checking out my content :) The tour I did was with Envoy hostel - they are located in Pushkin street in Yerevan. Hope you'll have an amazing time in this unbelievable country!

    • @worldwalkerwoman
      @worldwalkerwoman Рік тому +4

      @@willieexplore Thank you very much! Your videos are amazing, I’m going to watch other countries 😍

    • @aramgrigoryan8039
      @aramgrigoryan8039 Рік тому +2

      WELCOME TO ARMENIA.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +1

      @@aramgrigoryan8039 thank you my friend!

  • @r.k.9648
    @r.k.9648 Рік тому +3

    Amazing, spectacular Armenia. So much history to discover. Thank you!!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Appreciate the support :)

  • @surtur9102
    @surtur9102 Рік тому +3

    Respect for your video my friend👍
    Armenia soulful and beautiful country😍
    good luck on your travels✊

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Thank you my friend for you kind words! Cheers for watching along ;)

  • @inquisitiveadventurer1983
    @inquisitiveadventurer1983 Рік тому +5

    I have never thought Armenia is so beautiful.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +3

      Definitely a very underrated place Inquisitive Adventurer, put that on your travel list :)

  • @eb1076
    @eb1076 Рік тому +7

    Thanks for the video. ❤❤❤

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      You are most welcome! Thanks for checking out my content :)

  • @kathleenphillips6445
    @kathleenphillips6445 Рік тому +3

    Thank you! I had no idea Armenia was so incredibly interesting.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Kathleen! I really appreciate you checking out my content :)

  • @skitkatis4666
    @skitkatis4666 Рік тому +4

    Thank you very much for the nice video! Armenia is very oldest country and the first official Christian country. Armenian people are very friendly, I have very good Armenian friend. Good choice to go there,amazing place and people!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I really enjoyed my time in Armenia, even though I only saw a limited part of this beautiful country

  • @armenbabayan9297
    @armenbabayan9297 Рік тому +4

    Well done, Will!Thanks

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      You are welcome Armen! Thanks for watching my content and supporting my channel! :)

  • @realteslashow
    @realteslashow Рік тому +2

    Thank you for visiting our country!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      It was a great privilege and experience, thank you! Appreciate you watching my content :)

  • @pyuniq
    @pyuniq Рік тому +4

    Safe travels !

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +1

      Thank you my friend! Cheers for watching :)

  • @SusanMcAlear-em7sn
    @SusanMcAlear-em7sn Рік тому +3

    Thank you for the very best tour of Armenia as an Armenian I thank you

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      What a great comment to receive Susan, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

  • @PieterFourie-is7ys
    @PieterFourie-is7ys Рік тому +3

    Yes,you improve every single day my brother miss you 🐺

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Pieter! Really appreciate that comment bro. Thanks for all your support!

  • @Hays-Hayastan
    @Hays-Hayastan Рік тому +3

    Beautiful Armenia. I will visit you soon ❤❤

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Hope you have a great time Heidi! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel!

  • @vikik4714
    @vikik4714 Рік тому +25

    You can't go to Azerbaijan if you are an ethnic Armenian or even if you have Armenian-like last name, ending in 'ian' or 'yan.' It doesn't matter your citizenship is German, Australian, American or Chinese.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +7

      Thanks for providing this additional information!

    • @HopefulInterventions
      @HopefulInterventions Рік тому +5

      Very true!!

    • @baciandstella4313
      @baciandstella4313 Рік тому +8

      Not there there is anything worth to see in azerbaijan.

    • @edomin1148
      @edomin1148 Рік тому +3

      I try hard not to get political but its important to know that, Azerbaijan is more active in its anti-Armenian propaganda. Baku government is hardly democracy and has been deliberately spreading hate. And yet western thirst for oil and its obedience towards Israel drives their indifference towards the facts about the Azerbaijan government.

  • @oriraykai3610
    @oriraykai3610 Рік тому +2

    That "symphony of stone" is the best example I've ever seen of an ancient tree. They used to grow that big during the age of dinosaurs.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Cheers for watching and supporting my channel!

  • @MrChaitusk3
    @MrChaitusk3 Рік тому

    Wish you have a 100 thousand subscribers very soon. Best wishes from Hyderabad, India.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Thanks for the support! Really appreciate it ;)

  • @aris-eh5eu
    @aris-eh5eu Рік тому

    I love the way this Armenin girl explains the history
    I love her accent. She is very smart.
    Good bless Armenia women.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      She was a wonderful tour guide! Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @carolscutt5529
    @carolscutt5529 Рік тому

    Thankyou so much for teaming me to this place🙏I will though make the comment that it would have been better if you did the audio after the filming 😉

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Thanks Carol for watching! I very much focus on producing raw vlogs (or as raw as possible) but I appreciate it is not everyone's style ;)

  • @normabrien8331
    @normabrien8331 Рік тому

    I have been watching so many videos of people who have left Russia and have gone to Turkey and the places that they have shown are all amazing as is your tour. Thank you for posting this.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching my videos, it is hugely appreciated! :)

  • @sofia_77777
    @sofia_77777 Рік тому +5

    Absolutely Beautiful 🤩🇦🇲🇦🇲👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @DontKnowWhereImGoingNext
    @DontKnowWhereImGoingNext Рік тому +2

    I just ran across your content and I really like your "raw" video footage. You have a new subscriber! Keep up the good work and maybe our paths will cross one day...😉

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much! Appreciate you checking out my content and supporting my channel! Yep, small world, who knows! :)

  • @mandypaige9387
    @mandypaige9387 Рік тому +2

    I want to go to armenia so beautiful and full of Christian history. ❤️ love it

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +1

      You won't regret it! Cheers for watching and engaging :)

  • @yusufskitchen
    @yusufskitchen Рік тому +2

    beautiful video and well explained and that coffee looked like Arabic coffee 👍

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +2

      Thank you very much Yusuf! You are spot on, it is very similar :)

    • @talosheeg
      @talosheeg Рік тому

      Theyre basically the same, just slightly different preparation!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      @@talosheeg I could drink it all day long :)

    • @talosheeg
      @talosheeg Рік тому

      @willieexplore we're opposites lmao. My mom gave me one sip of armenian coffee as a kid and it was so strong I swore off coffee 🤣 im 23 and still don't drink coffee or tea.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      @@talosheeg amazing what stories we all have about food or drinks we don't like :D

  • @kristinamatevosyan7417
    @kristinamatevosyan7417 Рік тому +6

    You also forgot to mention Cher. 😊

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +3

      Wow Kristina! I never knew that! Thanks for providing this additional information :)

  • @massey81
    @massey81 Рік тому

    When i visited that cemetery i roamed about for about an hour or so. Put me in a somber and reflective mood. I saw the stone about the bride and groom but didnt have any context behind it at the time to what i was looking at. My thanks to your guide for filling in the gaps.
    About Sevan, funny you mentioned Slovenia in your video because when i went there i met a Slovenian couple which asked me to take a picture of them.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Sevan really did draw similarities to Lake Bled for me, I am not surprised to hear the Slovenian couple asked for a photo as they must have felt right at home :)

  • @robertodibaggio8181
    @robertodibaggio8181 Рік тому

    Having spent several years in Glendale, CA I have been around many Armenians; also sharing sme religion we both endured centuries of brutal repression;
    that Armenians survived the Genocide shows what a resilient and proud people they are, which is something the life failures in the "collective west" will never understand.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Certainly a proud people and country! Thanks for commenting and watching my video :)

  • @SnowdriftBoy
    @SnowdriftBoy Рік тому +1

    Great video and great place! 👏✝️😊

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +1

      Cheers SnowdriftBoy, appreciate the support! :)

  • @roseaghchikian9881
    @roseaghchikian9881 Рік тому +3

    🙏🏼👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏼👼🏼🇦🇲🇦🇲✝️🇦🇲🇦🇲👼🏼🙏🏼👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏼 God bless my country and my people. Thank you and God bless you,

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and supporting my channel, I really appreciate it

  • @toscabrutus1781
    @toscabrutus1781 Рік тому

    Willie dis super intressante land. Ek het baie gelees van die konflik met Abidjan in die een area. Baie geluk ek sien jou video was baie suksesvol. Geniet.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Dankie Tosca, dit was 'n fantastiese ondervinding in hierdie pragtige land. Ek sal maklik weer terugkeer.

  • @nunejan6297
    @nunejan6297 Рік тому +5

    ❤ARMENIE❤

  • @aartmark
    @aartmark Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      And cheers to you for watching and supporting my channel!

  • @fveS
    @fveS Рік тому +1

    Love mountain nature...

  • @anadenielian1262
    @anadenielian1262 Рік тому +1

    i hope you enjoyed visiting ancient Armenia !

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      I really did! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel :)

  • @TinaICXCNIKA
    @TinaICXCNIKA Рік тому +2

    Lovely!

  • @692ALBANNACH
    @692ALBANNACH Рік тому

    Just might be there this October.

  • @LCx829
    @LCx829 Рік тому +2

    I’m Armenian but have never been to the mother land. Hopefully next year.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! Hope you get a chance to get to Armenia.

  • @SoulSeeker2025
    @SoulSeeker2025 Рік тому +1

    Very good video

  • @88arakvita
    @88arakvita Рік тому

    The Almighty bless Armenia 🇦🇲 . I love Armenian brandy from Yerevan. Greetings from Minneapolis Minnesota ♥️🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching my videos and engaging! Really appreciate the support :)

  • @lubovarutyunyan5889
    @lubovarutyunyan5889 Рік тому

    Спасибо за интересное видео. Молодец 👍

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much for your kind comment! Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @avokan2819
    @avokan2819 Рік тому

    I wish the tour guide was more knowledgeable but still thanks for visiting Armenia and enjoy

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      What did the tour guide forget to mention? I thought she did a great job

  • @AlexanderKvochkin
    @AlexanderKvochkin Рік тому +1

    yes yes, they really shocked us, enough

  • @alinapostelnicu2242
    @alinapostelnicu2242 Рік тому +2

    Gorgeous

  • @asspartacus
    @asspartacus Рік тому

    Intriguing trip. Very informative. What mic and camera are you using? Does it rain quite often in Armenia

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Alexandre, glad you enjoyed it. I'm not an expert on Armenian weather so can't answer that one I'm afraid. I use a GoPro

  • @thegeneralchannel9491
    @thegeneralchannel9491 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful Armenia

  • @brycee18
    @brycee18 Рік тому +1

    Greetings from Malaysia

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +1

      And greetings to you too! Thanks for checking out my videos :)

  • @michaeld2716
    @michaeld2716 Рік тому

    Thank you.

  • @jessebrettjames
    @jessebrettjames Рік тому +2

    The hole in the roof is called an "oculus" and is considered to be the "Eye of God."

  • @Project_88
    @Project_88 Рік тому +5

    And if you'd traveled to Armenia first and then gone to azeris you would not even be allowed to pass the border, while usually you would be arrested.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +3

      I've had friends who travelled to Azerbaijan last and - although they had issues - they got in after explaining the purpose of their visit and that they didn't visit any conflict areas. Having said that, I was told in no uncertain terms that it is best to visit Armenia last.

  • @Medic_V
    @Medic_V Рік тому +4

    To answer your question, I don't know about Azerbaijani citizens, but thousands of Iranian and Georgian Azeris visit Armenia. Armenians, no matter their citizenship, are banned from Azerbaijan for some reason.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for clarifying Vache, much appreciated. Cheers also for checking out my content!

  • @richardturpin3665
    @richardturpin3665 Рік тому

    does this one debunk how the giants causeway was formed?

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      No idea but it kind of makes me want to read up about it more!

    • @richardturpin3665
      @richardturpin3665 Рік тому

      @@willieexplore the narrative tells us it's lava. alternatives to this would be a giant tree. or giant human tendons a (mudfossil university) theory.

  • @AnoJanJan
    @AnoJanJan Рік тому +3

    Not so fun fact, the water in Lake Sevan used to be so pure that you could dunk your cup in & drink it. The rich kids & their toys have significantly polluted this once pristine lake.

  • @georgeharalambous261
    @georgeharalambous261 Рік тому

    Do you have a link and price for this trip?

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      No link as I booked with the hostel (Envoy) directly. I paid 17900 Armenian Dram but I believe this includes a discount from staying at the hostel

  • @anikeoshkerian9942
    @anikeoshkerian9942 Рік тому

    thank you

  • @mileva7018
    @mileva7018 Рік тому +10

    😍🥰👍👍🇦🇲🇦🇲

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! :) What a beautiful country!

  • @GeneralKato
    @GeneralKato Рік тому +1

    Our old world was a gigantic world of which most of us have no imagination. Those hexagonal rocks are the remains of petrified trees. Gigantic tress. Truly gigantic. Guess what caused their petrification them?
    Believe what thou wilt of course.

  • @danrobertson8311
    @danrobertson8311 Рік тому

    At first glance I thought you were Peter Stormare.

  • @avrildixon7291
    @avrildixon7291 Рік тому

    Greetings thank you for an amazing video. Is there anyone who knows the Haas families from Armenia who changed their surname to Hess as the moved in those days during the 15'000,s to England and Germany. I believe my ancestors are from Armenia. Ill be grateful for any replies. Thank you. ❤.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching! I hope someone can help you out with your query

    • @avrildixon7291
      @avrildixon7291 Рік тому

      Thank you ..All of the best in your endevours..

  • @SlapShotRegatta22
    @SlapShotRegatta22 Рік тому

    Yeah, I'm sure Armenia is really proud of that little kardashian fact...

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      I asked some Armenians what they thought of it and they were actually quite fond of them, particularly their efforts to promote Armenia on the global stage

  • @AshotArista
    @AshotArista 5 місяців тому

    You kinda look like Serj Tankian's younger brother

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  5 місяців тому +1

      Maybe I am more Armenian than people think! Thanks for watching

  • @metternich05
    @metternich05 Рік тому

    Azamat Bagatov likes this.

  • @yfa6244
    @yfa6244 Рік тому

    I thought there was an invasion there a few months ago?

    • @Eum67
      @Eum67 Рік тому

      True. Azerbaijan had infiltrated into Armenia in a few occasions after 2020. They committed all sorts of war crimes. The Hague Court rendered a judgment. UN secure council meetings took place and they condemned Azerbaijan for aggression, but no action on the ground followed, as AZ is oil rich country and no secretly supplies the Russian gas to Europe thru its own pipeline. Europeans naively think they don’t buy the Russian gas any more, but there you go!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому

      No politics please

  • @living_peace
    @living_peace Рік тому +3

    I hope you visit Iran as well

  • @Raf-oj4qx
    @Raf-oj4qx Рік тому +2

    25:50 You will be judged if you put, let's say, guac and chips on the table. Feeding the guests is a big deal.

  • @eriksargis1998
    @eriksargis1998 Рік тому

    New sub

  • @OshinAttari
    @OshinAttari Рік тому +4

    I love Armenia, greetings from Iran!!! Azerbaijanis and Turks are jealous nations, there is almost no video in which a comment about a nation in the Caucasus, Balkans or the Middle East does not include a stupid comment from a Turk.
    An old Iranian poet has a famous sentence: Woe to the day when beggars find Money!!!
    With sanctions on Iran, which was the second largest economy in Asia. They managed to get money and now they forgot who they were 20 years ago
    🇮🇷❤️🇦🇲

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching, I appreciate the support!