Hiking in Azerbaijan
The village of Galaalti is 43 km from the Shabran district center and is 640 meters above sea level. The name means ‘the village under the castle’. The residence is named because of building on the bottom of the Chiragqala fortress belonging to IV-VI century AD. Near the village treatment of important mineral water comes out.Chirag Gala is an ancient castle that was built back in 4-5th centuries. It was part of the Gilgilchay long defense wall. We will start our hike in the village of Galaalti.
Most of the trail is going uphill through the forest area. After finishing last part we find ourselves in the area of the castle, spectacular views here are for sure (according to the weather).
Oil ‘bubbled up from the ground’ Robert and Ludvig Nobel.
Few people know about the deep connection that the Nobel brothers - Alfred, Ludvig and Robert - once had with Baku. In fact, when the Nobel Prizes were established more than a century ago (1901), roughly 12 percent of the prize money was drawn from Alfred's shares in the Nobel Brothers' Petroleum Company in Baku.
Oil has been used in Azerbaijan for thousands of years, as lamp fuel and medicine.
The Best, Worst, and Most Affordable Times to Visit Azerbaijan
The Best, Worst, and Most Affordable Times to Visit Azerbaijan
Whether you want to see the cherry blossoms or avoid the crowds, here's when to plan your next trip to Azerbaijan.
By Nurana Hasanova I Updated: 24 Dec+ 2025
Suppose you're interested in skiing in winter to autumn festivals, witnessing Novruz in spring and feeling the Caspian vibe in summer, there are great reasons to visit Azerbaijan throughout the year. Here’s a quick guide to what to expect in every season.
Birding Azerbaijan
Birding Azerbaijan
Written By Nurana Hasanova
Last day of the autumn count
Photos © Simon & Fred Olk, Elvin Mammadsoy and Leyla Muslim
Today is a bittersweet day. After just over a month of dedication, we’ve wrapped up the Besh Barmag Bird Migration Count. Although it was a joy and privilege, financial constraints and limited counters made it unsustainable to continue without additional support.
Despite the challenges, we managed to record an incredible 1,150,000 migrant birds, including an astonishing 180,000+ Little Bustards! A huge thank you goes out to everyone who helped us along the way — from our extraordinary counters who put in tireless hours to the local community who supported us with logistics and encouragement and the people that thankfully made a donation.
UNESCO : Shirvanshakh's Uncompleted World Heritage Palace
UNESCO : Shirvanshakh's Uncompleted World Heritage Palace
Written By Nurana Hasanova
The empire of Shirvanshahs has been home to many ancient societies and cultures being located at the cross roads of economies, cultures and languages. The whole of southern Caucasian region demonstrates unique example of intertwining histories of people who for thousands of years kept their traditions alive and struggled for their national identities. Caravans of men and streams of thought constantly enriched the empire of Shirvanshahs that lead to mutual interactions, acculturations, assimilations and influences of different cultures, ideologies, arts and crafts, resulting into the making this empire the mosaic of a incredible composite culture.
Shopping I Azerbaijan
Shopping In Azerbaijan: What To Buy & Where To Shop In The Land Of Fire
Shopping I Azerbaijan
Written By Nurana Hasanova
Shopping In Azerbaijan: What To Buy & Where To Shop In The Land Of Fire
If you are looking for bringing back cute If you are looking for bringing back cute souvenirs are perhaps one of the best things about a trip. It is a memory that remains with you even when the trip has ended long ago. It’s always great to bring back a part of a place with you, for you become the places you go to. Azerbaijan, the place where the Orient (West) meets the Occident (East) in this case becomes the perfect place to buy some cute objects for your house and yourself. From international brands at large malls to street shopping, Azerbaijan offers you all of it and more! If you are new to this Eurasian destination and don’t know what and where to buy, we have prepared a quick guide for you to follow for a great and hassle-free experience.
5 things to bring from Azerbaijan
Weirdest Offerings-Unusual Airlines
Weirdest Offerings That Really Exist - Unusual Airlines
Weirdest Offerings-Unusual Airlines
Written By Nurana Hasanova
Weirdest Offerings That Really Exist - Unusual Airlines.
Who knew that the airline industry had so much scope for creativity? It seems they’ve really exceeded expectations by creating a range of fascinating experiences that will make your next flight truly unique. Continue reading to learn about unusual airlines that have introduced innovative ideas to help transform known travel standards:
EXPERIENCE THE EXTRAORDINARY HOTEL CITYHUB
The Extraordinary Hotel City Hub.
EXPERIENCE THE EXTRAORDINARY HOTEL CITYHUB
Written By Nurana Hasanova
In a nutshell…
This self-branded “urban hotel for digital natives” is an ingenious champion of tech-infused hospitality. Think: part hotel, part hostel, part tech heaven. As the name suggests, at CityHub guests sleep in futuristic, app-connected, private hubs inspired by Japanese capsule hotels. In 2016, CityHub received the award for Best Innovation in Hotel Concept at the Worldwide Hospitality Awards, and it’s easy to see why!
How can I travel to Baku by plane?
How can I travel to Baku?
How can I travel to Baku by plane?
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For travel from the United States, you're in luck: flights to Baku could be a direct service! Azerbaijan Airlines offer a direct 11 hour flight to Baku from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.
There are many other flights from the US available from a range of airlines, including Turkish Airlines, United, and Aeroflot, if travellers are willing to stop over in Moscow or Istanbul along the way. Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located about half an hour away from the city centre of Baku.
Topic: World Heritages I Azerbaijan I Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape
It is in essence a chronicle of one centre of civilization engraved in rock. Gobustan, a geographical region in East Azerbaijan, is a vast area with ravines, cliffs and valleys between the south-eastern foothills of the Greater Caucasus and the Caspian Sea.
From this landscape, the territory was named Gobustan – land ofravines. Sea of stones A considerable area of Gobustan is a chaotic jumble of rocks. Geologists theorize about their origin as follows: the huge enclosed body of water that emerged from the waters of the Tethys began to shrink about 800,000 years ago. Its bed, soft folds of loose loam, was subjected to the impact of wind and rain, and as a result, deep, broad combes were formed.
Areas of the former seabed, consisting of more durable shell limestone, are preserved in the form of low plateaus, the edges of which have been constantly eroding. Boulders and stones rolling down the slopes eventually
Azerbaijan: Shuttle Transportation to and from Baku Airport
Azerbaijan: Shuttle Transportation to and from Baku Airport
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Aero Express to Baku
Nowadays, you can travel by a dedicated shuttle bus between Baku Airport and the city. This service is called Aero Express and runs 24 hours a day, every half hour during the day and every hour during the night. The final stop of the bus service is metro station 28 May in the northeast of the city centre near the main railway station of Baku.
Azerbaijan: Baku Airport Transfer
Azerbaijan: Baku Airport Transfer
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E-Visa: What are they and how do they work?
E-Visa: What are they and how do they work?
Written By Nurana Hasanova
E-Visa is a system developed with the aim of saving passengers from long-term and tiring bureaucratic procedures, as well as creating an alternative to visas issued at the borders. Online users can apply for visas online to the countries they wish to visit. A visa is an authorization for the holder to travel to the issuing country, where local immigration authorities decide whether to allow the traveller to enter. A visa generally takes the form of a stamp in the traveller’s passport; it is often issued in a diplomatic representation office outside the country of destination, and the traveller must present it to local immigration authorities upon entering the country, at which point the authorities retain the right to refuse the traveller entry.