On a recent trip to San Francisco, I found myself faced with a bit of a scheduling and logistics dilemma. My flight to San Francisco arrived in the morning, but I wasn’t meeting up with my friend until the evening and therefore had a few hours to wander and explore the city. The problem was I… Read more
Housed in one of the three Flame Towers that dramatically dominate Baku’s skyline, a visit to the Fairmont Baku Hotel is a must. Even if you only take the funicular up the hill from the Old Town to stand in the grand lobby with its chandelier that looks like a jeweled necklace, consider it time well… Read more
How does it feel to be Black in Baku? The experience was unlike anywhere else I’ve traveled thus far. Every Black traveler who has more than a smattering of stamps in their passport has a story of being Black and abroad. Sometimes you receive special treatment just for the color of your skin. But be equally… Read more
Some cities do not require much of an introduction. Even if you’ve never traveled to Paris or London, you still have an impression of the layout and the vibe of a city. That is not so much the case with Baku, Azerbaijan. When I told friends and family of my plans to visit Azerbaijan, I could… Read more
I know you’re excited about that trip to Paris, Shanghai, Cartagena or Cape Town, but before you go, have you taken care of all the things you need to do before you board the plane? Those travel tips that only take a few minutes to do but can save you a ton of stress once you’re… Read more
