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Four Seasons Baku Review

November 16, 2024

During our visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, we had the pleasure of staying at a Four Seasons hotel. Since it was my first experience with this hotel chain, I made sure to take advantage of its services. I also thought it would be fun to document my stay and share my thoughts with you! Location Located on Neftchilar Boulevard, at the SW corner of the Old City, you will find Four Seasons Baku. This luxury hotel is the perfect starting point for anyone who wishes to explore the city. The location is unbeatable: it is next to the seaside promenade and…

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Baku in 2 days: A Perfect Weekend Itinerary

October 8, 2024

When my husband told me he had an upcoming trip to Baku, I initially brushed off the idea. But then I thought that I must not pass up the opportunity to visit a new place. It was not be on my radar, let alone bucket list, but it surely had something to offer, right? Right. So I started researching Baku and was really fascinated by what I found. With only 2 days available, I wanted to maximize my time in the city. From walking the historic old city to sampling traditional meals, I’ll share my tips for the best two…

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Dubai One Day Itinerary

October 14, 2019

It is true that on the day we visited Dubai the weather conditions were not ideal. The temperature reached 45-47 degrees Celsius that day. The real feel was 56 degrees Celsius. *insert scream emoji here*. Add reduced visibility because of the sand to the mix and you have a less than ideal day to visit any city.   We were already in Abu Dhabi with no plans to revisit the region anytime soon, so we went ahead and took a taxi to Dubai. I asked Kazuko on Instagram about a Dubai one-day itinerary as she used to live in the city….

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Abu Dhabi: the essential guide

September 30, 2019

  Visiting Abu Dhabi was a case of “Instagram made me do it” and “husband being there for a project”. Visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was not on my list until I spotted Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. And I fell in love. My husband spent the summer in Abu Dhabi, so I traveled there for 4 days. July (and summer in general) is not the best time to visit the UAE due to the sweltering heat. The places I visited were either indoors or visited late in the afternoon when the heat was less intense. Below I’m sharing the…

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