Tips for Visiting Baku as a Solo Traveler

Tips for Visiting Baku as a Solo Traveler Baku, Azerbaijan is a popular destination for travelers coming from Russia and the Middle East but not well known among American tourists.  Azerbaijan is a predominantly secular Muslim country.  You won’t see women wearing head scarves or burkas.  You won’t hear call … Read more

Hyatt Regency Baku Review

Hyatt Regency Baku Review I started my travels through the Caucasus in Baku, Azerbaijan.  Wizz Air flies direct from Abu Dhabi.  Baku is located on the Caspian Sea and has a historic old town as well as a ton of unique new architecture.  Someone accurately described it as a mix between … Read more

Hyatt Regency Sofia Review

Hyatt Regency Sofia Review Sofia, a city of 1.2 million, is the capitol city of Bulgaria.  The new Hyatt Regency Sofia opened in September 2020 in the middle of the COVID pandemic.  It is a brand new build with over 180 rooms and is a Category 1 property meaning rooms … Read more

Grand Hyatt Athens Review

Grand Hyatt Athens Review If you want to stay at a Hyatt property in Athens, you have limited options.  Now that SLH is part of the World of Hyatt, there are a few additional choices, but the only true Hyatt in Athens is the Grand Hyatt.  The property is quite … Read more

Hilton Antwerp Old Town Review

Hilton Antwerp Old Town Review I used points to book a room at the Hilton Antwerp Old Town for two nights at a rate of 41,000 points per night.  While the property is quite dated, the staff works on making the service stand out. Location The Hilton Antwerp is located … Read more