Tucked in the Caucasus between Eastern Europe and western Asia, this country of 10.3 million - the size of the U.S. state of Maine and just a bit larger than Scotland - offers a fascinating blend of cultures, architecture, landscapes, and
Imagine a land where the earth itself seems alive, where flames rise mysteriously from the ground, and where ancient rituals once worshipped fire as a symbol of life. Welcome to Azerbaijan, a country straddling the eastern edge of
Was fascinated to recently read this BBC travel piece about one of the world's least known "countries" - as well as the world's largest landlocked enclave - an autonomous republic cut off from the rest of Azerbaijan by a slice of Armenia. In addi