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Some war-torn regions of the 20th century have made miraculous recoveries, transforming into hubs for comfort and fun. Travel writer Katie Jackson published an article titled “Former war zones turned into vacation paradises” on Fox News about nine such countries, including Armenia.

“Its capital, Yerevan, changed hands more than a dozen times between 1512 and 1735. But it was the horrors of the Armenian Genocide that occurred between 1915 and 1918 that people remember most. Today, Armenia has become a favorite destination for European budget travelers,” Jackson writes. In 2014, the number of foreign tourists increased to over 1.2 million, 11.3 percent more than the year before, she highlights.

The author points out that Armenia is becoming more attractive to U.S. travelers. “The rugged, mountainous landscape affords unspoiled hiking and outdoor activities. Culturally, the first nation to establish Christianity as a state religion, boasts of countless churches and monasteries — all free to visit,” she writes.

Jackson also notes that public transportation is affordable and reliable and everything is relatively cheap. “Expect to pay $130 a night at a five-star hotel.”

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