Baku Azerbaijan
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Lovely place, people are friendly, the city itself is an odd mix of brand new and very old and crumbly. The food is a slightly different take on Turkish food, which I really enjoyed, just make sure you have some US dollars with you, as that is as good as the local currency.
There is also a Georgian restaurant in Baku that is excellent, worth a visit.
There is also a Georgian restaurant in Baku that is excellent, worth a visit.
Edited by QuantumTokoloshi on Sunday 29th May 09:46
I live and work there. Lovely place, very friendly and safe but highly corrupt. Lots of people have a smattering of English but very helpful if you know some Russian. The old city is beautiful. Some great beaches and get out into the countryside if you can. Walk along the bulvar to the big flag.
Will be very hot then, probably mid to high 30s. But very very windy quite often.
Western goods very expensive.
Good cheap local food, a good meal in a local restaurant can be had for much less than 10 quid. Local beer can be a bit horrible and chemically when draft but the bottles are ok. Best stick to Turkish Efes in the expat bars at about 2-50 GBP a pint. Beer can be very cheap about 50-75p/pint in some of the local bars. Cheap vodka - buy a cheap bottle in the supermarkets for about 2-50 GBP. The local wine is passable.
The massage parlours are basically just brothels.
Will be very hot then, probably mid to high 30s. But very very windy quite often.
Western goods very expensive.
Good cheap local food, a good meal in a local restaurant can be had for much less than 10 quid. Local beer can be a bit horrible and chemically when draft but the bottles are ok. Best stick to Turkish Efes in the expat bars at about 2-50 GBP a pint. Beer can be very cheap about 50-75p/pint in some of the local bars. Cheap vodka - buy a cheap bottle in the supermarkets for about 2-50 GBP. The local wine is passable.
The massage parlours are basically just brothels.
Edited by M888SXY on Monday 30th May 11:47
Worked there on and off for five years. Rate of change and development has been huge. Very nice town and as others have said, lovely people.
I know it's not 'local culture' but there's a British pub near Fountain Square called The William Shakespere in which I had the nicest curry I've ever tasted!
If you have the time an inclination, add a quick trip to Tblisi in Georgia. One of my favourite cities and largely undiscovered.
I know it's not 'local culture' but there's a British pub near Fountain Square called The William Shakespere in which I had the nicest curry I've ever tasted!
If you have the time an inclination, add a quick trip to Tblisi in Georgia. One of my favourite cities and largely undiscovered.
StevieBee said:
Worked there on and off for five years. Rate of change and development has been huge. Very nice town and as others have said, lovely people.
I know it's not 'local culture' but there's a British pub near Fountain Square called The William Shakespere in which I had the nicest curry I've ever tasted!
If you have the time an inclination, add a quick trip to Tblisi in Georgia. One of my favourite cities and largely undiscovered.
Agree on Tbilisi, beautiful surrounding, friendly people, good wine and great food.I know it's not 'local culture' but there's a British pub near Fountain Square called The William Shakespere in which I had the nicest curry I've ever tasted!
If you have the time an inclination, add a quick trip to Tblisi in Georgia. One of my favourite cities and largely undiscovered.
Lettuce know how you get on and what places you enjoy, the place has caught my eye too for having most of what we like in a short break - some history/culture to explore, city vibe with lots of bars, good food, some english is always more relaxing than none. Plus I'd like to see somewhere with a bit of persian/arabic culture & history but the mrs wouldn't entertain a lot of places due to current issues.
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