Bolhrad (or Bolgrad) is a small city (population≈15,000) in southwestern Ukraine. It is located in the historical region of Budjak and is the administrative center of the Bolhrad district. The city was founded in 1821 by Bulgarian settlers in Bessarabia, under the direction of General Ivan Inzov who is considered the founder of Bolhrad. Bolhrad is inhabited by many…
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Diri Baba Mausoleum, Azerbaijan
On our way back from Shamakhi to Baku, we decided to stop and have a look at the Diri Baba Mausoleum-Mosque. It’s located very close to the highway and there’s a road leading straight to the foot of the Mosque which was a blessing since one of our kids was sleeping and I didn’t want…
A Sunday in Baku
Sunday is a very special day for our family. We’re all free from work and classes, so we have the freedom to spend the day as we wish. Sometimes we enjoy a leisure day at home, other times we spend the day walking around the city, checking out a new dining place or even hitting…
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…
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…