
Azerbaijan ๐ฆ๐ฟ
Azerbaijan is located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
As such it has a diverse culture and rich history. It’s known for it’s amazing landscapes, ancient architecture and hospitable people.
The capital of Azerbaijan is Baku which sits beside the Caspian Sea. It’s an amazing city that has futuristic buildings alongside historic buildings such as caravanserei.
The Old City is a UNESCO world heritage site.
The city is also home to the iconic Flame Towers, three skyscrapers that dominate the skyline and are illuminated with LED lights at night.
Outside of Baku, Azerbaijan offers plenty to explore. The country is known for its natural beauty, including the mud volcanoes of Gobustan National Park and the picturesque mountain villages of Sheki. There are many thermal areas to enjoy as well.
Azerbaijan has a rich cultural heritage that blends influences from Persia, Turkey, and Russia. Traditional Azerbaijani music features instruments such as the tar (a long-necked lute) and kamancha (a type of fiddle), while Azerbaijani cuisine includes dishes like plov (rice pilaf) and dolma (stuffed grape leaves).
Azerbaijan is not busy with tourists and it feels a bit off the radar and undiscovered.
It hosts a Formula 1 GP when it receives lots of visitors.
I visited after seeing it on the Grand Tour car show. It looked unlike anywhere else I had been and it certainly was!
Azerbaijan Blog Posts ๐ฆ๐ฟ
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๐ฆ๐ฟ What To Do in Baku – Here’s What I Did There
Looking for ideas of what to do in Baku? Here are some ideas for you based on what I did during my stay. Check it out now and get planning your activities. What To Do in Baku Baku is very easy to explore on foot. A lovely area to explore is the promenade which is… Read More »๐ฆ๐ฟ What To Do in Baku – Here’s What I Did There

๐ฆ๐ฟ Where To Stay in Baku – My Top Picks For Your Trip
Wondering where to stay in Baku? Read on for my top picks including a couple of top end options, a couple of great value but lovely alternative hotels and two amazing apartments. Check them out now! Where To Stay in Baku I chose to stay outside of the main city centre, downtown area of Baku.… Read More »๐ฆ๐ฟ Where To Stay in Baku – My Top Picks For Your Trip

๐ฆ๐ฟ How to Get to Baku From the UK
If you are wondering how to get to Baku from the UK then read on to find your options for flights. Land connections are not so easy due to the war in Ukraine and the war on the Western side of Azerbaijan. How to Get to Baku The easiest way to reach Baku is to… Read More »๐ฆ๐ฟ How to Get to Baku From the UK

๐ฆ๐ฟ Is Baku Expensive? Here’s My Experience
Wondering ‘Is Baku Expensive?’ Check out my experience of getting to Baku and the costs of staying there and activities. Is Baku Expensive To Visit? One of the biggest costs of getting to Baku is likely to be getting there. If you take direct flights from the UK then the airfare is likely to be… Read More »๐ฆ๐ฟ Is Baku Expensive? Here’s My Experience

๐ฆ๐ฟ Is Baku Safe? My Solo Female Travel Experience
Wondering if it is safe to travel to Baku? Here are my tips based on my visit as a solo female traveller. Read on for everything you need to know about whether Baku is safe. Recommended Reading Is Baku Safe? I have travelled to Baku as a solo female traveller and I felt safe all… Read More »๐ฆ๐ฟ Is Baku Safe? My Solo Female Travel Experience

๐ฆ๐ฟ Is Baku Worth Visiting? Absolutely and Here’s Why
I was lucky enough to visit Baku at the end of 2019. I did it as a solo female traveller trip and as a two-destination trip with Istanbul. Here’s why I think Baku is worth visiting and why. Recommended Reading Is Baku Worth Visiting? – Here’s Why I Went The reasons that I decided to… Read More »๐ฆ๐ฟ Is Baku Worth Visiting? Absolutely and Here’s Why

๐ฆ๐ฟ Baku Holiday Review – All You Need to Plan Your Visit
Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, located beside the Black Sea. It’s a crazy mix of ancient and modern. There’s futuristic architecture alongside silk road inns and oil pumping wells. It’s also not visited so much by tourists so it feels a bit undiscovered. Check out my guide for all you need to know to… Read More »๐ฆ๐ฟ Baku Holiday Review – All You Need to Plan Your Visit
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