Azerbaijan

How to Spend 2 Days in Baku, Azerbaijan – The Ultimate Itinerary
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How to Spend 2 Days in Baku, Azerbaijan – The Ultimate Itinerary

2 days in Baku, Azerbaijan is just enough time to get a good feel of the city. Granted, you won’t be able to see absolutely everything Baku has to offer in this timeframe – but you will get a great overview. I’m sharing how we spent our 2 days here and a few tips for…

Coolest Things to See in Baku, Azerbaijan + Travel Tips
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Coolest Things to See in Baku, Azerbaijan + Travel Tips

What comes to mind when you think of Baku, Azerbaijan? If “nothing” is your first thought – you’re not alone. I honestly couldn’t have pointed to the city of Baku on a map until a year ago… let alone tell you what there is to do there. This post is here to explain this interesting…

25 Photos of the Heydar Aliyev Center’s Classic Car Exhibit in Baku, Azerbaijan
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25 Photos of the Heydar Aliyev Center’s Classic Car Exhibit in Baku, Azerbaijan

The Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, is one of the most stunning buildings I have ever seen in my life. Not a single straight line was used in its design! This architectural wonder is a museum complex designed by British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid. (She was the first woman to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize.)…

JW Marriott Absheron Baku Review (Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan)
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JW Marriott Absheron Baku Review (Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan)

While traveling in Baku, Azerbaijan we had booked our hotel stay at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku. My husband and I always try to stay at Marriotts anytime we travel to continue building our status and points. JW Marriotts are some of the most luxurious hotels in the Marriott chain. When given a choice, we…

What NOT to Wear to Gobustan National Park & Mud Volcanoes in Azerbaijan
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What NOT to Wear to Gobustan National Park & Mud Volcanoes in Azerbaijan

Ok, so what I am wearing in this post was NOT an ideal outfit for visiting the Gobustan National Park and Mud Volcanoes outside of Baku, Azerbaijan. In theory, this outfit should have been OK. It’s comfortable. My dress is 100% cotton and breathes very well. And I’ve worn these sandals on countless adventures because…

Baku, Azerbaijan – Cool Day Trip to Take to Gobustan, Fire Mountain & Fire Temple
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Baku, Azerbaijan – Cool Day Trip to Take to Gobustan, Fire Mountain & Fire Temple

When planning your trip to Baku, Azerbaijan, be sure to take (at least) one day trip and venture to some of the fascinating places just outside the city. You can easily visit Gobustan National Park’s mud volcanoes and petroglyphs, as well as “Fire Mountain” (Yanar Dag) and “Fire Temple” (Ateshgah of Baku) all in one…