Armenia
This itinerary invites you to experience Armenia’s deep-rooted heritage, dramatic landscapes, and warm village traditions. In Yerevan, you’ll explore ancient sites, bustling streets, and the rich flavors that define the country’s capital before heading out to discover the region’s natural beauty on scenic hikes through Areni and the Azat River Gorge. Along the way, you’ll visit centuries-old monasteries, learn the art of baking traditional lavash, and feel the thrill of adventure at Yell Extreme Park. The journey continues in Dilijan, where forested trails lead you to hidden monasteries and a hands-on wine experience lets you taste and bottle Armenia’s evolving winemaking culture.
$3,150
Dates: 08/28/2026 - 09/05/2026
Trip Leaders
Will Ranson-Smith
E-mail: william.ranson-smith@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Canberra, Australia Undergrad: Australian National University (Economics and Finance) Experience: Insurance, investment banking, Australian Army Clubs: EVC, Fintech Club, JBSA, Booth Soccer and Yoga Club Random Walk: Thailand Hobbies: Yoga, plants, geopolitics, Trader Joe's, stoicism, running, DJ sets, skiing Fun Fact: Was a corporate satire pseudo-influencer on Tik Tok
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Anika Jain
E-mail: anikaj@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Santa Clara, CA Undergrad: Rice University (Economics and Social Policy Analysis) Experience: Consulting; big law Clubs: JD/MBA Association, South Asian Business Group, Epicurean Club Random Walk: Thailand Hobbies: Baking, board games, long walks, mobile games, new restaurants Fun Fact: Runs a club at the law school called Wine Mess
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Carson Richter
E-mail: c.richter@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Undergrad: University of Notre Dame (Finance and Applied Mathematics) Experience: Strategy consulting, VC Clubs: MESG, EVC, VC Lab, Ski Club, Booth Basketball Random Walk: Thailand Hobbies: Fantasy football, Survivor, golf, skiing, puzzles, beach Fun Fact: Started a pizza company in college
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Kim Berg
E-mail: kim.berg@chicagobooth.edu
Hometown: Boulder, CO Undergrad: HKUST, Bocconi, USC (World Bachelor in Business) Experience: Fashion, strategy consulting, VC, fitness Clubs: OUTReach, FGLI, Marketing Group, EVC, VC Lab, FEAD, Social Work Random Walk: None Hobbies: Coaching, volunteering, travel, water sports, climbing, dancing, making ice cream Fun Fact: I once backpacked with a torn achilles