Shirvanshah's Palace is one place that everyone should see when in Baku. I would rank it up there with the Maiden Tower, Martyr's Alley, Fountain Squ... (read more about Shirvanshah's Palace)

I have written about the Maiden Tower previously in my blog (http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/12212/A-Short-Time-in-Baku-Baku-4), but I have yet ... (read more about Maiden Tower)

Since moving to Baku, I have desired to visit the Taza Mosque. The only problem is it has been getting restored since before I came here. I have be... (read more about Taza Mosque)

While the Metro is by far the cheapest form of transportation in Baku, some people are in a big hurry to get on when other people are trying to get of... (read more about Surviving the Baku Metro)

I do not know why I chose to take ferry boats during this trip. I cannot swim and usually get vertigo after being out on the sea for any extended per... (read more about The Speed Ferry from Egypt to Aqaba, Jordan)

I did not know what to expect when coming to Nuiweba. I knew that the city has fallen on hard times with some of the political problems with Israel a... (read more about Casa Del Mare resort)

The ferry from Hurghada to Sharm-El-Shiekh costs 250 Egyptian Pounds (about $45 US as of 12/07). While I bought my tickets the day before, tickets cou... (read more about The Speed Ferry from Hurghada to Sharm-El-Shiekh)

I decided to take the bus to Hurghada. There are basically two options. The first is the Upper Egypt Bus Company and the other is Jetbus. I chose J... (read more about The Jet Bus from Luxor to Hurghada, Egypt)

I decided to take the night train to Luxor. With the nice tourist night train you have two options -- either share your cabin or pay extra to have on... (read more about Night Train to Luxor)

If you are leaving Baku, chances are you will be leaving by flying. You will have to go to the Heydar Aliev Airport. Almost everything in this count... (read more about Leaving Baku)