Episodes

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

    Secrets of the Silk Road: The Future of Winemaking in Azerbaijan
    Jan 12 2022
    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.
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    22 mins
  • A Focus on Contemporary Architecture as a Symbol for Optimism in the Caucasus Region

    A Focus on Contemporary Architecture as a Symbol for Optimism in the Caucasus Region
    Dec 21 2021
    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.
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    23 mins
  • The art of bird tourism in Azerbaijan

    The art of bird tourism in Azerbaijan
    Dec 6 2021
    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.
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    22 mins
  • Extending the Transcaucasian Trail (TCT) to Azerbaijan

    Extending the Transcaucasian Trail (TCT) to Azerbaijan
    Oct 30 2021
    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.
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    20 mins
  • Secrets of Sheki: UNESCO heritage, crafts, cuisine and beautiful places

    Secrets of Sheki: UNESCO heritage, crafts, cuisine and beautiful places
    Sep 9 2021
    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.
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    25 mins
  • Liberation and Transformation: Expressions of Contemporary Art in Azerbaijan

    Liberation and Transformation: Expressions of Contemporary Art in Azerbaijan
    Aug 25 2021
    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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    20 mins
  • A culinary journey to Azerbaijan

    A culinary journey to Azerbaijan
    Aug 11 2021
    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!
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    24 mins
  • Azerbaijan through the eyes of a travel writer

    Azerbaijan through the eyes of a travel writer
    Jul 10 2021
    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!
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    38 mins