Planning a trip to the Caucasus and trying to decide whether to go to Tbilisi or Baku? Here are reasons why you should choose Tbilisi or Baku based on your travel style and interests, plus things that both cities have in common. At the bottom, I have some resources for […]
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Azerbaijan Packing List: What to Pack for Azerbaijan for Women and Men
Planning a trip to Azerbaijan? You might be wondering what to pack to visit this relatively little-traveled country. For many, questions about appropriate dress pop up whenever visiting a majority-Muslim nation. While Azerbaijan is a secular country, there are a few times during your trip when you’ll need to be […]
13 Instagrammable Places in Azerbaijan: Photo Spots You Can’t Miss
Azerbaijan is a stunning country. From Baku’s funky modern architecture to the pristine mountains of Nakhchivan, here are the best Azerbaijan photography locations and the thirteen spots that get my vote for the most Instagrammable places in Azerbaijan. The Most Instagrammable Places in Azerbaijan & Best Azerbaijan Photography Spots […]
How to Get from Sheki to Tbilisi and Vice Versa: Well that was Terrifying
Looking to get from Sheki, Azerbaijan to Tbilisi, Georgia? The options are limited, and all are a little bit unpleasant. However, my adventure ended up being absolutely terrifying! Here’s what you need to know to make the from Sheki to Tbilisi without running into the same problems that I had! […]
How to Get from Ganja to Sheki and Vice Versa: Well that was Unpleasant
I’m obsessed with traveling Azerbaijan, and I completely believe that you should be, too. However, the most unpleasant experience we had during our two weeks in the country was getting from Ganja to Sheki by marshrutka. Even though I’m a huge fan of traveling in these kinds of minibusses […]
75 Epic Reasons You Need to Travel Azerbaijan
Before I got to travel Azerbaijan, I didn’t know what to expect, but I thought for sure I wouldn’t like it. I’ve never booked a ticket to a country and then been so down on the idea of actually going there, but I was fully prepared to hate my visit […]
21 Things to Do in Ganja, Azerbaijan Plus Bonus Ganja Travel Guide
Ganja, the second largest city in Azerbaijan, is in the northwestern part of the country. Because it’s a little out of the way from the typical Caucuses backpacking trail, I didn’t see any obviously western tourists during my time in the city. It’s the kind of place that is […]
21 Things to Know Before You Rent a Car in Baku, Azerbaijan
After spending a few days in Baku, my friend and I decided we wanted to get out of the city and see some of the amazing sites that are just a little ways away. We wanted to see the Gobustan mud volcanoes, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gobustan, the Ateshgah […]
How to Get an Azerbaijan Sim Card in Baku without Losing Your Effing Mind
We landed in Baku, Azerbaijan last night, but we decided to skip getting a sim card since we knew it was going to be an ordeal. However, even though we were fully ready for the hassle, I still can’t believe it took 75 minutes to buy a sim card in […]