Lunch at the Fairmont Baku Flame Towers

Posted in Accommodation| Azerbaijan| Food| Reviews
Jun 18
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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

Black in Baku

Posted in Azerbaijan| Culture| Travel Reflections
Jun 4
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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

First Impressions of Baku

Posted in Azerbaijan| City Guides| Formula 1
May 18
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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