The ARMENIA the Media Doesn’t Show You 🇦🇲 (Hidden YEREVAN)

🇦🇲 FRESH LAVASH WALK TO KOND (Կոնդ) 🇦🇲 | Old Quarter Streets, Pulpulak & Kind Locals 🇦🇲 | SOLO TRAVEL ARMENIA (Հայաստան) FOR ARMENIANS ABROAD 🇦🇲

This one begins outside a traditional Armenian bakery in Yerevan (Երևան), the kind of place that makes only bread and lavash and nothing else. There is a local queue, quick chats, and that warm bakery smell hitting you before the first bite. I order my lavash, thank the lady behind the counter, and step back onto the street with it still hot, fluffy, and fresh in my hands.

I tear off a piece right away and it is unreal: soft inside, slightly smoky outside, and so hot it fogs the air for a second. I keep eating as I walk, because this is the kind of food that belongs on the street, not on a plate.

If you are Armenian abroad planning a trip to Armenia (Հայաստան), or searching for Armenian lavash, lavash bakery Yerevan, traditional Armenian bakery, Armenian bread, Yerevan walking tour, Kond (Կոնդ) neighborhood, oldest quarter in Yerevan, pulpulak (պուլպուլակ) fountain, Republic Square Yerevan, things to do in Yerevan, or Armenia travel vlog, this episode is for you. It is simple, emotional, and full of real Yerevan street life.

With the lavash still steaming, I start the walk toward Kond (Կոնդ), one of the oldest quarters of Yerevan. It is uphill and it is hard, but every step feels like you are moving into an older layer of the city. I keep asking locals where Kond is and every time they point me the right way, calm and friendly, like it is the most normal thing in the world.

Before I reach Kond, I stop by a small church with a bench outside and a traditional pulpulak (պուլպուլակ), that little water fountain you see across Armenia. Quick sip, quick breath, then back to the climb.

And then I finally arrive. I ask again just to be sure, and locals confirm: yes, this is Kond (Կոնդ). The vibe changes instantly. Antique houses, narrow paths, uneven steps, and colorful murals that make the walls feel alive. I wander through the lanes, then step into a tiny neighborhood shop that sells everything from cheese and snacks to water. I grab a bottle, chat for a second, and keep exploring.

When it is time to head back, I ask for directions to Republic Square (Հանրապետության հրապարակ), find the small stairs out of Kond, and suddenly I am back on the main road. I pass through central Yerevan again, walking by Yerevan Tavern, Republic Square, and the History Museum. One last supermarket stop, then I reach the hotel and end the day in my room, tired in the best way.

If you are Armenian living abroad, I hope this feels like a warm reminder. Bread, streets, kindness, old neighborhoods, and those small details that bring memories back fast. Thanks for walking with me.

🌍 JOIN ME AS I EXPLORE ARMENIA
Join me as I explore ARMENIA (Հայաստան) through YEREVAN (Երևան) streets, bakeries, old quarters, and everyday life. Each episode is about Armenian culture (հայկական մշակույթ), solo travel (մենակ ճանապարհորդություն), and that feeling of belonging that never really leaves you.

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• Armenians abroad who miss the tastes and Yerevan energy 🇦🇲
• Solo travelers who want authentic city walks and local food
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🎒 ABOUT THIS SERIES
Roaming Mario in Armenia (Հայաստան) is a solo travel series for Armenians abroad and anyone curious about the real country. Expect Yerevan (Երևան) walking tours (քայլարշավներ), spontaneous chats, local food, and moments that feel personal.

🎥 Filmed in 4K (Ultra HD) HDR (High Dynamic Range) – best watched on HDR devices

00:00 Ordering Traditional Armenian Lavash, First Bite On The Street
00:29 Walking Toward Kond (Կոնդ), Asking Locals For Help
06:04 Church Stop + Pulpulak (պուլպուլակ) Water Fountain
06:30 Uphill Climb, Entering Kond (Կոնդ)
06:49 Old Quarter Streets + Murals
07:13 Tiny Local Shop in Kond (Կոնդ), Buying Water
08:21 Exploring The Amazing side of Yerevan – Kond (Կոնդ)
09:45 Leaving Kond, Back Toward Republic Square
12:15 Republic Square + History Museum Walk By
13:33 Armenian Supermarket in Yerevan, Back To The Hotel Room

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This is a real Yerevan walk to Kond (Կոնդ) with hot lavash, pulpulak stops, and kind locals.

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