We’re Carine and Derek, the creators behind We Did It Our Way.

Armenia is a country we’ve returned to more than 8 times, and one we were lucky enough to call home for a full year.

During that time, we explored far beyond the usual tourist stops. We rented cars, took long road trips, revisited places in different seasons, tested restaurants, discovered hidden corners, and slowly built a deeper understanding of how to experience Armenia in a way that feels real, beautiful, and unrushed.

This guide was created from that experience. It’s the practical, honest, easy-to-follow itinerary we wish we had on our first trip, made to help you discover Armenia with more confidence, more ease, and a little more magic along the way.