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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’.

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. 

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

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

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

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

There are few places left off the beaten path. Anywhere you want to jet set, it’s just a hop, skip and Insta search away. Enter Azerbaijan. Azer…wha? Yep, that’s right, it’s the country you’ve never heard of. Well, that is unless you are a diehard Eurovision fan or follow the Formula 1.

  With a medieval quarter that preserves Silk Route traditions and a modern, ever-evolving core, the Azerbaijani capital is something of an enigma, even to regular visitors.

Azerbaijan's history with flavor goes back more than 2,000 years. Poised between East and West, in a prime location on Silk Road routes, traders passed through here for centuries, bringing spices, ingredients and culinary influences.

Looking for things to do in Baku, Azerbaijan? Read on: Baku is the capital city of Azerbaijan, and is a city of many tales. A coastal city, the name Baku is derived from the Persian, باد-کوبه 'meaning ‘wind-pounded city’. Indeed, Persian and Zoroastrian culture has had a profound influence on Azerbaijan, alongside many other cultural influences.