Traditional ARMENIAN MARKETS Tour & Food Tastings | Yerevan, Armenia

My second full day in Armenia continued in the capital city, Yerevan. Come along with me as I tour two traditional Armenian markets and go on an incredible food-tasting journey in Yerevan! Armenia Travel:   / armeniatravelofficial   My day started bright and early at GUM Market after breakfast. My guides for the day, Rita and Vanuhi, took me inside. It’s beautiful, clean, and well-lit. Right away, I tried lots of dried fruits, including a fig with walnut inside and a walnut with a sweet grape coating. Then, I had a tasty dried peach and plum lavash, which is like plum fruit leather. Next, I had an Armenian date and a sticky, dried apricot that dries while it’s on the tree. Next was an amazing fig and almonds with dried cherry wrapped around them. I loved the contrast between the almond and the sticky cherry! Then , we came to the fresh fruit section, where I could see peaches, grapes, figs, plums, and more. They had some tiny grapes! Then, I tried an Armenian meat with a peppery and salty coating and some pomegranate wine that was more like juice. I was loving the hospitality! Next, we saw some honeys and jams, followed by vendors butchering and selling fresh, farm-to-table poultry, beef, pork, and lamb. Next, I tried a strong, fresh goat cheese that evaporated in my mouth, cheese with herbs, and sheep cheese. The sheep cheese with herbs was strong and almost minty! Next, the sweet vendor kept giving me food! She brought me a cheese and bread sandwich and grapes! The fluffy bread, juicy grapes, and strong salty cheese was an incredible combination. Then, she gave me minty herbs to eat with the cheese and bread, fresh quince juice, a peach, and a strong, mozzarella-like cheese! Then, we visited the lavash section, where there were different varieties made from different types of flour and in different tandoors. The vendor gave me a whole bag of lavash for free! It was a phenomenal bread! Next, we headed to Vernissage flea market. To the left were swords, while to the right, there were souvenirs like jewelry and religious items. I saw some cool T-shirts, jewelry, an awesome wallet, and colorful scarves and hats. I bought a bag, beanie, and scarf for 9,000 dram, or a little under $20 USD. She took 500 off! We continued on and saw cups, pottery, clocks, religious crafts, handmade tea sets, and more. There were also wooden crosses, and models of Armenian churches! These churches were some of the first Christian churches in the world. I also saw a beautiful wooden Armenian board game with dice, as well as pipes, rosaries, and more. I loved the barrels they had for brandy, as well as the gorgeous wooden chessboards. Then, we saw instruments called duduk made from apricot trees! Next were Armenian ceramics, followed by vivid and beautiful Armenian paintings depicting Armenian churches and the mountains. They cost about $125 USD. Every painter had their own style. Some were brighter than others, some were more abstract. I also found some Armenian soccer uniforms, which I got for my nephews for 6,000 dram, or about $12 USD. Next was the silver part of the market. The earrings, necklaces, and bracelets were all handmade and set with different stones. Then, I saw a 125-year-old handmade carpet. They cost about $1,000 USD. Next, I came across a vendor selling traditional Armenian hats. She said no one wears them in public, but they were really nice and made of wool. I bought one for 5,000 dram, or about $10 USD. I loved the patterns on it! I hope you liked touring these traditional Armenian markets with me! If you did, please give this video a thumbs up and leave a comment below. Also, please subscribe to my YouTube channel and click the notification bell so you don’t miss any of my upcoming travel/food adventures! Where have you been? Subscribe Here! http://bit.ly/DavidsbeenhereSub Check out my top videos! http://bit.ly/DavidsbeenhereTopVideos Follow Me: INSTAGRAM ►   / davidsbeenhere   FACEBOOK ►   / davidsbeenhere   TWITTER ►   / davidsbeenhere   MY BLOG! ► http://davidsbeenhere.com/ Contact Me: +BUSINESS EMAIL ► [email protected] #Yerevan #Armenia #ArmenianFood #DavidInArmenia #Davidsbeenhere About Me: My name is David Hoffmann. For the last decade, I have been traveling around the world in search of unique culture, food, and history! Since starting David’s Been Here in 2008, I have traveled to over 1,100 destinations in 76 countries, which I welcome you to check out on my YouTube channel, travel blog, and social media sites. I focus a great deal on food and historical sites, as you probably have seen! I love to experience the different flavors that each destination has to offer, from casual street food to gourmet restaurant dining. I’m also passionate about learning about the local history and culture. P.S. Thank you for watching my videos and subscribing!