Azerbaijan

"It's not shameful not to know

but it's shameful not to ask"

- Azerbaijani Proverb

What I love about Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan, ‘The Land of Fire’ was never on my list of destinations to visit. I would never have known what I was missing if I had not visited this spectacular country and had not met the friendly and welcoming Azerbaijanis.

The country is rich in oil, gas, architecture, history, and culture. Due to the boom in the tourism industry the country is no longer a small dot on the world map.

Azerbaijan is a complete package. It has many tourist sites, some even included in the UNESCO World Heritage list, amazing architecture, a dynamic nightlife, live musical concerts, reasonable shopping, and if you are there during the summer months then don’t forget to add a few nights at one of the beach resorts. So plan your next trip to this incredible country and make some new memorie

Quick Facts About Azerbaijan:

Continent – Eurasia
Capital of Azerbaijan -Baku
Population – 10 Million (changes year to year)
Local Language – Azerbaijani
Currency – Azerbaijani Manat
Low Season Months To Travel – January to March.
High Season Months to Travel – April to June and then September to October

My Bucket List Of 20 Things To Experience In Azerbaijan:

Stay a few nights in Baku.
Spend a whole day discovering Baku by visiting the Highland Park, Seaside Park (Baku Boulevard), Shirvanshahs Palace, Maiden Tower, and Juma Mosque.
Visit the Heydar Aliyev Center and Flame Towers.
Take a half-day tour to visit the Ateshgah Temple, Yanardag (burning mountain), and Gala Outdoor Museum
Take a full-day tour and visit Shamakhi, visit Juma Mosque, Diri Baba, Yeddi Gumbaz Mausoleum, and the Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory.
Spend a whole day at Fountain Square and Nizami Street – walking, shopping, and trying different foods.
Spend a whole day at the Dalga Beach Aqua Park.
If traveling during the summer months then spend a few nights at the luxury Bilgah Beach Hotel.

What Type Of Transport Is Available?

I have written a detailed article on, “Baku, Azerbaijan Travel – Ultimate Guide. In this post, you will find my suggestions regarding local transport that is available along with other helpful information.