Many people might find this surprising, but my go-to place for everyday dinners is a simple, cozy restaurant/café, 10-15-minute drive from home. Nothing fancy there. Just good atmosphere, friendly staff, and comfortable tables. The menu has enough varieties of food to be able to choose from easily and it doesn’t feel overwhelming to pick something…
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Baku
Happy New Year, everyone! I decided to share with you the fireworks we were able to witness from our home in Baku, Azerbaijan. I feel really blessed that we were able to spend a cosy New Year’s Eve, at home, just the four of us. It’s just so relaxing to know that we don’t have…
New Year’s Market on Fountains Square, Baku, Azerbaijan
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” I’ve been waiting for the New Year’s Market since… probably the end of last year’s New Year’s Market. 🙂 It’s one of my most favorite events in the city and definitely – the most favorite time of the year. The traditional New Year’s Market in Baku is…
Things to do in Baku: 10 fun travel challenges for true explorers (+map)
This is a post I wrote for 203 Travel Challenges and I’m looking forward to sharing it with you, as well. Baku is a city of many wonders and takes a special place in my heart and in my family’s life. In this post I share with you 10 interesting travel challenges that will make…
15 Curious Facts about the Maiden Tower, Baku, Azerbaijan
If you are visiting Baku, you will surely notice the MaidenTower – one of the most emblematic sights of Azerbaijan, rising near the shore of the Caspian Sea. The Maiden Tower is located in the Old City Baku (Icheri Shekher) and I strongly recommend that you visit this cultural and historical monument for two main…
Best Views in Baku
Baku is a city of many wonders, beauties and lights! You can hardly ever get tired of it and the cityscape is something that has inspired and challenged many photographers and artists. I and my husband (especially!) find that there’re many spots in Baku that offer amazing, breath-taking views over the city. Even if you’re…
The Spot for Burgers – Meating Point
Craving some American cuisine in Baku? We’ve got the perfect place for you! It’s called Meating Point and it’s located on Fountains Square in Downtown Baku. The locals know it as the perfect spot for delicious burgers in the city! The atmosphere is nice and cosy. Not too light; not too dark. The staff is…
5 Things I Never Expected to Fall in Love With in Azerbaijan
We’ve been living in Baku, Azerbaijan, for two years now, and I feel very excited to share with you 5 things that I never expected to fall in love with while being here. I guess there are even more, but as of right now those are the main ones that have caught my heart and…
River Side Hotel, Mingachevir, Azerbaijan
During our trip on the Silk Road in Azerbaijan this August, we made reservations at three different four-star hotels in three different cities. Even though they were all listed as four-star accommodation, they all differed significantly from one another. Today I want to share with you our experience with River Side Hotel in the city…
Summer Adventures on the Silk Road (Part 2)
(Continues from Part 1) (Read Part 1 HERE) After spending a couple of hours at Qabaland, we headed towards the next stop of our journey – the city Mingachevir. Now, I keep telling my husband that I want to make myself a T-shirt saying “I <3 Mingachevir!” Seriously! 🙂 This city was such a refreshing…