others about Azerbaijan

Planning ahead for 2020 travels? Cassandra Charlick reveals why Azerbaijan is no longer going to fly under the foodie traveller's radar.

Grilled meats falling off the bone, fresh crunchy salads and oven-warm breads constitute the quintessentially Azeri diet

The people of southern Azerbaijan's Talysh Mountains -- such as 103-year-old Mammadkhan Abbasov -- have a reputation for living long lives.

Why did we enjoy our week-long trip to Azerbaijan SO much?

Diffidence arising from this incredulous riposte from friends and family to my announcement of visiting the Azerbaijani capital city vaporised the moment I landed at its stunning Heyder Aliyev Airport. Not only is Baku a microcosmic reflection of the south Caucasian country itself, but a befitting gateway to this nation of 10 million people that is powering its rise through rich oil and gas reserves. 

Azerbaijan is one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the world, but the country stills remains off-the-beaten-path for even the most avid travelers. But now, the country is urging travelers to “take another look” and consider planning a trip to the ‘Land of Fire’.