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Anyone been to Azerbaijan lately?

I already planning next year's trip to Eastern Europe / Asia. Besides visiting Turkey, I'm considering spending several days in Azerbaijan. I would appreciate any information about the highlights and recommendations for this country. Do they have a reliable train system? Recommended hotels and things to do?

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I considered Azerbaijan last year but didn't have time and didn't want to deal with the expensive visa - so settled for just Georgia and Armenia. Your best bet is to pick up the lonely planet guide book which will give you the highlights. Besides Baku there are some other places in the countryside. I believe the train will only serve you if traveling on the route from Tbilisi to Baku. I don't think there is much of a train service outside of this line. Are you planning on flying from Turkey or are you going to traverse Georgia which is your only land option. By the way, the Amazing Race episode from 2 weeks ago was in Baku.