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How to Spend 2 Days in Baku, Azerbaijan - The Ultimate Itinerary
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How to Spend 2 Days in Baku, Azerbaijan – The Ultimate Itinerary

2 days in Baku, Azerbaijan is just enough time to get a good feel of the city. Granted, you won’t be able to see absolutely everything Baku has to offer in this timeframe – but you will get a great overview. I’m sharing how we spent our 2 days here and a few tips for…

How to Spend 2 Days in Baku
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Coolest Things to See in Baku, Azerbaijan + Travel Tips

What comes to mind when you think of Baku, Azerbaijan? If “nothing” is your first thought – you’re not alone. I honestly couldn’t have pointed to the city of Baku on a map until a year ago… let alone tell you what there is to do there. This post is here to explain this interesting…

30 Photos of the Heydar Aliyev Center's Classic Car Exhibit in Baku, Azerbaijan
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25 Photos of the Heydar Aliyev Center’s Classic Car Exhibit in Baku, Azerbaijan

The Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, is one of the most stunning buildings I have ever seen in my life. Not a single straight line was used in its design! This architectural wonder is a museum complex designed by British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid. (She was the first woman to receive the Pritzker Architecture Prize.)…

JW Marriott Absheron Baku Review (Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan)
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JW Marriott Absheron Baku Review (Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan)

While traveling in Baku, Azerbaijan we had booked our hotel stay at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku. My husband and I always try to stay at Marriotts anytime we travel to continue building our status and points. JW Marriotts are some of the most luxurious hotels in the Marriott chain. When given a choice, we…

What to wear in Azerbaijan
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What NOT to Wear to Gobustan National Park & Mud Volcanoes in Azerbaijan

Ok, so what I am wearing in this post was NOT an ideal outfit for visiting the Gobustan National Park and Mud Volcanoes outside of Baku, Azerbaijan. In theory, this outfit should have been OK. It’s comfortable. My dress is 100% cotton and breathes very well. And I’ve worn these sandals on countless adventures because…

How to Spend 2 Days in Baku, Azerbaijan - The Ultimate Itinerary
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Baku, Azerbaijan – Cool Day Trip to Take to Gobustan, Fire Mountain & Fire Temple

When planning your trip to Baku, Azerbaijan, be sure to take (at least) one day trip and venture to some of the fascinating places just outside the city. You can easily visit Gobustan National Park’s mud volcanoes and petroglyphs, as well as “Fire Mountain” (Yanar Dag) and “Fire Temple” (Ateshgah of Baku) all in one…

Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas
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Magnolia Market – How to Plan the Perfect Day Trip

Dreaming of visiting Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas? This post is sharing my tips for how to make the most of your day here – from parking to what to wear to where to eat and even more things to do in the area. I hope this post helps you enjoy your “Fixer Upper” journey…

Dallas Dior Exhibit
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50 Photos of the Stunning Dallas Dior Exhibit

The “Dior: From Paris to the World” exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art shows more than 70 years of the House of Dior’s work and more than one hundred haute couture dresses. There are also original sketches, mood boards, accessories, runway videos and letters on display. It’s amazing! I was fortunate enough to tour…

A Complete Guide to Dressing for the Bolshoi Theatre (for Both Men & Women)
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A Complete Guide to Dressing for the Bolshoi Theatre (for Both Men & Women)

What to Wear to the Bolshoi Theatre: A Guide for Women Seeing a performance at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow should be at the top of your Russia bucket list! This historic theatre holds some of the world’s best ballet and opera performances. Dressing the part for this grand theatre is at the top of…

Desert Adventures review Jordan
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Desert Adventures Tour Services Review for Jordan

While hiring a tour guide service is not necessary to explore Jordan (I’m sure most seasoned travelers would be fine navigating this lovely country on their own), it can certainly make the trip easier and less stressful. We had ended up using a tour service because we had paired this trip with a week-long adventure…

The Best Accessories to Complete Any Vacation Look
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The Best Accessories to Complete Any Vacation Look

Written by Marie McCaughey We all like to look our best on vacation. When you look good, you feel good and we all want to feel our best on our special time away. The rules are all different on vacation, and it feels exciting to sort of reinvent yourself in a foreign land. Why not…