Friday, December 20, 2013

Armenia - A Personal Journey Part 1


Travel and tourism is vital to the economies of many smaller countries with some relying more heavily on the tourists more than others.  Tourism has a big impact in the Armenian economy, however, it also does an excellent job at promoting international cooperation and fostering good relations with their neighbours. The exchange between cultures helps Armenia to develop and grow as a nation and also the more cultures that visit the more Armenia can cater for foreign tourists.
Armenia Landscapes Can Provide Amazing Images


Armenia is a beautiful country with amazing vistas that stretch as far as the eye can see, furthermore, the ancient country has a rich history as one of the earliest Christian nations.

Culture
In a recent visit to the country as part of a fact finding mission, author Trevor Bailey said of the country “Never have I spent such a fantastic time immersed in a culture that is so not American, but so beautiful, welcoming, engaging and laced with history and tradition that I have not thought about any place as much since I returned to New York.”

Christian History
Bailey went on to comment how he returned the following year with the express purpose of visiting provincial, historical buildings with a Christian ancestry. This trip, he said, provided enough content for several books on the subject of early Christian worship on the ancient world.

Despite an interest in Christian history Bailey has said on many occasions that the fascination with Armenia is not with its ancient history but with the welcome his offered by the country.

Second Home
“When I return to Armenia I feel like I am returning a second home.” Bailey uses his other passion which is photography to chart his travels around the country. “I love to capture a country though it people, they can say some much just by looking don the lens of your camera.”

Story telling
“That said, I am not just interested in the face of tourism in Armenia but I want to capture the real people behind the scenes. The local house wives canning foodstuffs or baking in a traditional clay oven can tell you such a terrific story in a series of photographs which chart their daily lives.”

Warm Welcome
Armenia is a beautiful country that has so much to offer the traveller. From the music, food, culture, adventure, people, history and the warm welcome you can learn a lot from the Armenia people and the country itself. With such a wonderful climate (and the snow in winter has to be seen to be believed) Armenia can provide you with the perfect holiday for the intrepid explorer or for a family vacation.