Culture & History Travel Guides in the USA, Europe, & Beyond
As a history and travel lover, there’s no kind of building in the world that piques my interest more than a beautiful castle. Whether it’s learning about the history of Windsor Castle, comparing the summer and winter palaces of the Shaki Khans while traveling Azerbaijan, or sleeping in a castle in Ireland, visiting castles always … Read more
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 perfect for tourists with solid tourism infrastructure … Read more
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 Azerbaijan. This was in ideal … Read more
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 all over the world (Tunisia’s are … Read more
Most Instagrammable Places in Baku Heydir Aliyev Center Inside the Heydir Aliev Center Bibi-Heybat Mosque Maiden Tower Baku Eye Circus Building Palace of the Shirvan Shahs Old City Baku Flame Towers Venice of Baku Baku Instagram Etiquette & Tips 5 Things to Pack for a Trip to Azerbaijan Where to Stay in Baku More Azerbaijan … Read more
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 to Azerbaijan and then move … Read more
Anyone who’s had the privilege of traveling in a Muslim-majority country like Azerbaijan, Turkey, or Tunisia can tell you about how stunning Islamic architecture around the world can be. Whether you’re exploring the famed Blue Mosque in Istanbul or the much less visited Blue Mosque in Yerevan, stepping into a mosque for a non-Muslim is both … Read more
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! Note that I am a huge … Read more
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 cognizant of how Islamic customs … Read more
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 you to help plan your … Read more