Experience Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Combining the charms of both Europe and Asia, Azerbaijan is a country of surprising contrasts, hospitable people and unique, unexplored and engaging experiences. Join us in this intriguing adventure inviting you to learn more about the history, culture, society, arts and diplomatic relations of Azerbaijan through in-depth interviews with prominent local and international experts. Each episode features a narrative covering a variety of topics to raise awareness and inform the listeners about all the things Azerbaijan has to offer while encouraging intercultural dialogue.

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Top 10 Experience Azerbaijan Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Experience Azerbaijan episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Experience Azerbaijan for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Experience Azerbaijan episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Secrets of the Silk Road: The Future of Winemaking in Azerbaijan

Experience Azerbaijan

01/12/22 • 21 min

The podcast is dedicated to the wine industry in Azerbaijan and features Simon Field, a journalist, wine connoisseur and a Master of Wine, as a speaker. Simon shares his insights into the art of wine-making in Azerbaijan, what he loved about Azerbaijani wines and how he sees the future of Azerbaijan as a wine-exporting country.

Azerbaijan’s hiking highlights: from stunning landscapes to unique villages

Experience Azerbaijan

06/14/21 • 39 min

Blessed with glorious mountains to the north, west and south, Azerbaijan is an undiscovered gem for hikers. In this podcast we chat to the Tourism Board's hiking expert, Tural Omarov - listen in to discover the best areas to go hiking and what makes Azerbaijan's mountain villages so special.

An epic cycling trip across Azerbaijan

Experience Azerbaijan

05/24/21 • 17 min

In our latest podcast British cyclist adventurer Luke Grenfell-Shaw shares his amazing journey across Azerbaijan on a tandem bicycle. To hear the story behind the journey plus Luke’s thoughts on local culture and places like Baku and Khinalig, listen now.

How the first Oil Boom shaped Baku

Experience Azerbaijan

06/02/21 • 38 min

Listen now to a new episode of the Experience Azerbaijan podcast. We time travel back to Baku during the Oil Boom with researcher and tour guide Fuad Akhundov, who describes its dramatic impact still visible in the period’s architectural heritage.

The art of bird tourism in Azerbaijan

Experience Azerbaijan

12/06/21 • 21 min

Listen in to a fascinating conversation with biologist and bird tourism expert Kai Gauger, who describes the amazing bird tourism experiences that await in Azerbaijan and gives an insight into the country’s unique geography and culture. Find out also about some of the unique birds that live here.

A culinary journey to Azerbaijan

Experience Azerbaijan

08/11/21 • 24 min

In this episode we explore the essence of Azerbaijani cuisine with Feride Buyuran, author of the award-winning cookbook, Pomegranates & Saffron: A Culinary Journey to Azerbaijan, as well as the blog AZ Cookbook. We touch on everything from classic dishes to tea culture and regional diversity. Enjoy listening!

Extending the Transcaucasian Trail (TCT) to Azerbaijan

Experience Azerbaijan

10/30/21 • 20 min

In this podcast we chat to Nazrin Garibova, who is leading a project to implement the Transcaucasian Trail - an over 3,000km-long hiking route spanning the South Caucasus - in Azerbaijan. Nazrin shares her recent experiences of scouting for routes in the Caucasus Mountains and the dazzling diversity she encountered there.

Secrets of Sheki: UNESCO heritage, crafts, cuisine and beautiful places

Experience Azerbaijan

09/09/21 • 24 min

In this podcast we explore the stunning city of Sheki in northwest Azerbaijan with local tour guide Zamina Rasulova, who takes us on an inspiring journey through the city’s UNESCO-listed Historic Centre, craftsmanship traditions, cuisine and beautiful places. Listen in to learn why Sheki is one of Azerbaijan’s must-see places.

Azerbaijan through the eyes of a travel writer

Experience Azerbaijan

07/10/21 • 37 min

In our next Experience Azerbaijan podcast, we chat to veteran travel writer Mark Elliott about his decades-long fascination with Azerbaijan, covering everything from Nakhchivan to the delights of local cuisine. Listen now!

Liberation and Transformation: Expressions of Contemporary Art in Azerbaijan

Experience Azerbaijan

08/25/21 • 20 min

This podcast explores the dynamically developing contemporary art scene in Azerbaijan. Founder of the Caspia Contemporary art gallery, Afsana Tahirova, and contemporary art researcher, curator and writer Lesley Gray discuss the fascinating historic trends driving its development.

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How many episodes does Experience Azerbaijan have?

Experience Azerbaijan currently has 14 episodes available.

What topics does Experience Azerbaijan cover?

The podcast is about Culture, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Art, History, Experience, Podcasts and Travel.

What is the most popular episode on Experience Azerbaijan?

The episode title 'Secrets of the Silk Road: The Future of Winemaking in Azerbaijan' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Experience Azerbaijan?

The average episode length on Experience Azerbaijan is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Experience Azerbaijan released?

Episodes of Experience Azerbaijan are typically released every 15 days.

When was the first episode of Experience Azerbaijan?

The first episode of Experience Azerbaijan was released on Apr 25, 2021.

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