https://simplecast.com 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. 2020-2021 Azerbaijan Tourism Board. All rights are reserved. en Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:00:10 +0000 https://podcast.azerbaijan.travel https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/a9e7c17b-357a-4060-88dc-850789c7d009/5d1339d7-cc12-4aec-a6b5-258580092d4a/3000x3000/lens-3000x3000px-6.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://podcast.azerbaijan.travel episodic 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. Azerbaijan Tourism Board no https://feeds.simplecast.com/AEQN7C9F art, azerbaijan, baku, culture, experience, history, tourism, travel Azerbaijan Tourism Board podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com 61ed2927-20cc-40c3-8cea-033a20b68a04 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000 podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com (Elizabeth Linder, Simon Field) www.podcast.azerbaijan.travel Secrets of the Silk Road: The Future of Winemaking in Azerbaijan Elizabeth Linder, Simon Field 00:21:46 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. 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. travel, azerbaijan, experience, wine, history, winemaking, baku, tourists, journey, adventure, tourism, culture no full 14 5c44fe99-5a57-417f-90ad-04d30de13b19 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0000 podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com (Elizabeth Linder, Saffet Kaya Bekiroglu) www.podcast.azerbaijan.travel A Focus on Contemporary Architecture as a Symbol for Optimism in the Caucasus Region Elizabeth Linder, Saffet Kaya Bekiroglu 00:22:34 The podcast focuses on contemporary architecture as a symbol for optimism in the Caucasus region and in particular Azerbaijan’s stunning architectural heritage. It features expert architect and designer Saffet Kaya Bekiroglu, formerly of Zaha Hadid Architects and a co-author of the iconic Heydar Aliyev Centre. The discussion sheds light on how Zaha Hadid’s monumental, award winning Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center in Baku, Azerbaijan provides a unique symbol of optimism and hope for the future of a region that is still finding its way since gaining its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The podcast focuses on contemporary architecture as a symbol for optimism in the Caucasus region and in particular Azerbaijan’s stunning architectural heritage. It features expert architect and designer Saffet Kaya Bekiroglu, formerly of Zaha Hadid Architects and a co-author of the iconic Heydar Aliyev Centre. The discussion sheds light on how Zaha Hadid’s monumental, award winning Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center in Baku, Azerbaijan provides a unique symbol of optimism and hope for the future of a region that is still finding its way since gaining its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. building, travel, azerbaijan, city, experience, art, history, modern, baku, urban, architecture, adventure, tourism, explore, culture, zaha hadid no full 13 41462578-ef92-4184-9d1e-84786881de38 Mon, 6 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com (Elizabeth Linder, Kai Gauger) https://podcast.azerbaijan.travel/episodes/the-art-of-bird-tourism-in-azerbaijan-3Y0YFhlg The art of bird tourism in Azerbaijan Elizabeth Linder, Kai Gauger 00:21:32 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. 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. travel, azerbaijan, ancient, experience, tourist, art, history, birdwatching, nature, baku, journey, adventure, tourism, bird, culture no full 12 65d2ea0b-3cd6-4384-8f9d-b4107a4b81ac Sat, 30 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000 podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com (Thomas Marsden, Nazrin Garibova) https://podcast.azerbaijan.travel/episodes/extending-the-transcaucasian-trail-tct-to-azerbaijan-ckgAFcsh Extending the Transcaucasian Trail (TCT) to Azerbaijan Thomas Marsden, Nazrin Garibova 00:20:13 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. 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. travel, azerbaijan, caucasus, experience, tourist, history, mountain, nature, hiking, baku, village, transcaucasian, active, journey, trail, adventure, tourism, camping, culture no full 11 bec04e34-2576-4f7c-9c6d-7cb09ed9e133 Thu, 9 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com (Zamina Rasulova, Thomas Marsden) www.podcast.azerbaijan.travel Secrets of Sheki: UNESCO heritage, crafts, cuisine and beautiful places Zamina Rasulova, Thomas Marsden 00:24:48 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. 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. travel, azerbaijan, cuisine, experience, destination, tourist, art, history, baku, wanderlust, discover, sheki, journey, heritage, beautiful, adventure, tourism, culture, unesco no full 10 3f5c327c-4cc7-4caf-b3dc-15f35ac411ff Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000 podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com (Lesley Gray, Elizabeth Linder, Afsana Tahirova) www.podcast.azerbaijan.travel Liberation and Transformation: Expressions of Contemporary Art in Azerbaijan Lesley Gray, Elizabeth Linder, Afsana Tahirova 00:20:24 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. 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. travel, azerbaijan, experience, contemporary, tourist, art, baku, artist, journey, adventure, tourism no full 9 c8e24d55-1800-4fd8-a8b9-7eb3a57cc3e6 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000 podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com (Feride Buyuran, Thomas Marsden) www.podcast.azerbaijan.travel A culinary journey to Azerbaijan Feride Buyuran, Thomas Marsden 00:24:02 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! 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! travel, azerbaijan, cuisine, experience, tourist, food, art, book, history, baku, journey, adventure, tourism, culinary, culture no full 8 8a6b1529-88b9-44f5-bedd-34a9239ba7f2 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000 podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com (Thomas Marsden, Mark Elliott) www.podcast.azerbaijan.travel Azerbaijan through the eyes of a travel writer Thomas Marsden, Mark Elliott 00:37:46 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! 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! travel, azerbaijan, cuisine, experience, destination, tourist, history, writer, authentic, trip, baku, journey, adventure, tourism, traditions, nakhchivan, culture no full 7 688689a1-a856-43fc-82c5-cb5d022b49bf Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000 podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com (Michael Heiss, Thomas Marsden) www.podcast.azerbaijan.travel Birdwatching in Azerbaijan: what to see & where to go Michael Heiss, Thomas Marsden 00:24:12 In this podcast with German field biologist and regular visitor to Azerbaijan, Michael Heiss, we explore what makes Azerbaijan a unique destination for birders. Listen in for a taster of the key birdwatching areas and target species. In this podcast with German field biologist and regular visitor to Azerbaijan, Michael Heiss, we explore what makes Azerbaijan a unique destination for birders. Listen in for a taster of the key birdwatching areas and target species. travel, azerbaijan, species, experience, destination, tourist, birdwatching, trip, nature, baku, traveller, journey, adventure, animal, tourism, bird no full 6 f77fec14-dcb4-4fcd-8b7e-869f81eb5b28 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:06:52 +0000 podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com (Tural Omarov, Thomas Marsden) www.podcast.azerbaijan.travel Azerbaijan’s hiking highlights: from stunning landscapes to unique villages Tural Omarov, Thomas Marsden 00:39:01 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. 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. travel, azerbaijan, experience, history, sport, trip, nature, hiking, baku, active, mountains, journey, adventure, tourism, culture no full 5 6d19f9e5-ddae-4278-b8b3-ff043fead5d7 Wed, 2 Jun 2021 05:06:17 +0000 podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com (Fuad Akhundov, Thomas Marsden) www.podcast.azerbaijan.travel How the first Oil Boom shaped Baku Fuad Akhundov, Thomas Marsden 00:38:18 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. 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. travel, azerbaijan, oil, experience, history, baku, journey, architecture, adventure, boom, tourism no full 4 48de86a7-88e2-4222-bc44-e47f1aaef67f Mon, 24 May 2021 06:07:07 +0000 podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com (Luke Grenfell-Shaw, Thomas Marsden) www.podcast.azerbaijan.travel An epic cycling trip across Azerbaijan Luke Grenfell-Shaw, Thomas Marsden 00:17:54 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. 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. travel, azerbaijan, cycling, experience, history, trip, baku, discover, journey, adventure, tourism, culture no full 3 e32a3de0-f649-4d3d-b6c9-9232005e5daa Tue, 11 May 2021 04:15:09 +0000 podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com (Shirin Malikova, Elizabeth Linder) www.podcast.azerbaijan.travel Allure through the Ages: The Story of Azerbaijan's Carpets Shirin Malikova, Elizabeth Linder 00:36:51 This podcast is dedicated to the art of carpet weaving and features Shirin Malikova, director of the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum. The discussion covers the special role of carpet weaving in Azerbaijani art, its historical and cultural heritage, development over the centuries, the symbolism and philosophy of Azerbaijani carpets, and their impact on the formation of people's worldview in ancient and modern times. This podcast is dedicated to the art of carpet weaving and features Shirin Malikova, director of the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum. The discussion covers the special role of carpet weaving in Azerbaijani art, its historical and cultural heritage, development over the centuries, the symbolism and philosophy of Azerbaijani carpets, and their impact on the formation of people's worldview in ancient and modern times. travel, azerbaijan, ancient, experience, carpets, history, baku, discover, tradition, tourism, traditions, culture no full 2 5d3d15a7-5431-4061-b851-2e3967ffa4cb Sun, 25 Apr 2021 22:45:00 +0000 podcast.tourismboard@gmail.com (Robert Cekuta, Elizabeth Linder) https://podcast.azerbaijan.travel/episodes/truce-treaty-and-transcaucasia-the-economic-outlook-for-azerbaijan Truce, Treaty and Transcaucasia: The Economic Outlook for Azerbaijan. Robert Cekuta, Elizabeth Linder 00:31:11 This podcast, featuring Robert Cekuta, former U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan as the speaker, is dedicated to Azerbaijan’s business relations and economic situation in the country. This podcast, featuring Robert Cekuta, former U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan as the speaker, is dedicated to Azerbaijan’s business relations and economic situation in the country. politics, transcaucasia, travel, azerbaijan, economic, ambassador, treaty, relations, business, tourism, truce no full 1