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 enlarge | Author: Matthew Karanian; Robert Kurkjian
Publisher: Stone Garden Productions
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 468074
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5 x 0.8
ISBN: 096721209X
Dewey Decimal Number: 914
EAN: 9780967212098
ASIN: 096721209X
Publication Date: September 1, 2006
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 The Definitive Guide to Armenia & Karabagh November 9, 2006
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Having just come back from a months stay in Armenia including a short visit to Karabagh, I am amazed at the amount of up to date and useful information contained in this book. You feel that the authors were there the day before your visit and give you all the tips and advice that can make your trip a memorable one. The color photographs as well as the glossy pages are of the highest quality, ensuring it a permanent place on any bookshelf or coffee table.
What a greak book! November 4, 2006
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I haven't finished reading all sections of this travel guide yet, but I can say confidently that this is a very helpful, succinct, and insightful guide. (I think that an excellent travel guide should be very enjoyable to read cover to cover, but one sign of an expertly written guide is that it delivers meaningful info even when read in snippets only.)
The writing is very straight-forward, jargon-free, and easy-to-understand. I've been also impressed with all the detailed info such as how to make phone calls, where to wash your laundry, which bus or train to take to go from point A to point B, how to deal with the local culture, etc. One thing I did not expect to see from a travel guide to Armenia was the in-depth discussion of the environmental concerns and issues bound to arise during a trip to this neglected land. It was good to hear that there are many out there who are paying attention to improving Armenia's environment, and to learn how even those of us who are not as conscious and committed can contribute to preserving this precious heritage.
This guide will be most helpful to those who have only a minimum of knowledge about Armenian culture, history, language, etc. The authours have thought of everything one would need to enjoy the trip to its maximum.
In my case, although my planned trip to Armenia will be my first ever, I am not overly concerend about how I'll manage since I speak Armenian and feel confident I could get around fairly easily. Nevertheless, the info in this guide makes me feel I could pretend I've been there and done that many times before!
Another important point for those who, like me, will do brief and hasty trips only and will not fully explore this tiny land before your retirement, is that reading this book makes you feel you have a good feel for how life is in the out of the way spots. You will become an armchair expert on Armenia's flora and fauna, the topography, the local habits, etc.
Finally, one point I really found neat was the description of the B+B scene. Not only did I learn that Ottawa's own Antoine and Sheila Terjanian operate a cozy B+B an hour's drive south-east of Yerevan, which I hope to visit, but it was reassuring to know that there are a few simple alternatives for those who are seeking a more intimate setting for their sejour.
Overall, I think this guide is a great read and can help plan your trip with minimum fuss and worry.
Best Guide to Armenia July 18, 2006
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I volunteered in Armenia for two months and this book was an indispensable guide throughout my time in Yerevan and beyond. The photos are beautiful and the writing is excellent. I am looking forward to an updated version that includes sights from historical Armenia.
Please don't be discouraged by those who have given the book poor reviews. They are looking at the book in a political context rather than as a guide book.
Best guide book on Armenia and Artsakh May 29, 2006
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
Highly recommend this book, gives good and accurate information on Armenia and Artsakh. Used it to my trip to Armenia. Was very helpful and gives comprehensive coverage on the country. I think this is the best guide book ever made on Armenia.
 biased book March 7, 2006
5 out of 36 found this review helpful
The book contains a lot of factual error and represent one-sided pro-Armenian version of the history and the culture of the region. For those who want to know the history of Karabakh I strongly recommend Black Garden by Thomas de Waal.
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