A journalist boarded a Wizz Air UK mystery flight from Luton Airport with no known destination, only told to expect temperatures between 20-25°C. The boarding pass and departure boards displayed 'unknown', and the flight was removed from FlightRadar to maintain secrecy.
After a five-hour journey, the plane landed in Yerevan, Armenia. The city, nicknamed the 'pink city', is surrounded by mountains and greenery. The trip was organised in collaboration with the Armenian tourist board, highlighting the country's emerging tourism sector.
Armenia, a former Soviet republic, has a complex modern history including recent conflict with Azerbaijan. The country is now flourishing, offering a mix of nature, historic temples, and churches. Local cuisine features roasted vegetables, flatbreads, grilled meats, and wine, with lavash and sarma being notable dishes.
The journalist visited the Armenian Wine Company for a tasting, noting light-bodied wines, and sampled Ararat Brandy, described as very strong. Religious sites included the Garni Temple, a pagan ruin on a cliff edge; Geghard Monastery, carved into cliffs; and the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the oldest state-built church in the world. Access to these sites requires a car or guided tour.
