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🗓️ 17 September 2006

⏱️ 53 minutes

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(note: Sept 21 is Armenian Independence Day) It's one of the newest nations in the world, and one of its oldest civilizations. And this week, Armenia is celebrating 15 years as an independent republic. We'll find out why it's a classic "back door" destination, on the next edition of Travel with Rick Steves. Rick's guest is Matthew Karanian (kah-RAIN-ee-ann), an American drawn to the land of his grandparents, who has co-authored a definitive guidebook to Armenia and the neighboring disputed land of Karabagh (CAR-ah-bock). We'll learn how Armenia provides a unique link to the ancient world, with some of the earliest Christian churches, a distinct language from its Indo-European neighbors, eco-tourism in its untouched countryside, and a society that has persisted for three thousand years, despite many adversaries. We're getting acquainted with Armenia...on the next Travel with Rick Steves. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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0:00.0	When we're talking about traveling through the back door, that means ditching the tourist crowds, making your own discoveries, ideally in places like Armenia.
0:10.0	Hi, I'm Rick Steves, and today we're about to get acquainted with the Republic of Armenia.
0:16.2	It's a small Christian nation squeezed between its Muslim neighbors in the Caucasian mountains.
0:22.3	Armenia is celebrating 15 years of independence from the the Caucasian With a rugged landscape dotted with Orthodox churches,
0:32.8	Armenia offers travelers a chance to truly get off the beaten path.
0:36.8	Matthew Karanian is so proud of his Armenian heritage,
0:40.6	he's co-authored the book on Armenia.
0:43.4	Matthew joins us in the hour ahead.
0:45.6	But first, we'll start out today's edition of Travel with Rick Steeves
0:48.9	with an open phone session to see what's on your mind.
0:52.0	From Arizona to Armenia, the world can be our playground. Stay with us.
0:57.0	Travel with Rick Steeves is brought to you by American Airlines, with their new Advantage Award booking tool, it's easier than ever to book to over 800 Advantage Award destinations online at AA.com.
1:12.0	American Airlines knows why you fly. Even when it was part of the
1:15.9	Soviet Union, Armini retained its own ethnic and cultural identity. Today, this
1:21.1	recently independent republic is celebrating a cultural tradition that goes back before recorded history.
1:27.0	High in the Caucasian mountains, Armenia is landlocked, surrounded by difficult neighbors, and scarred by a cruel history.
1:34.0	But the pride of its people for their ancient homeland is an inspiration.
1:38.0	We'll get to know Armenia a little later this hour on travel with Rick Steeves.
1:42.0	But first, let's talk about your travels.
1:44.4	877333 Rick, that's our phone number, or email us at radio at Rick Steeves.
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