Ismay traced her family's history and discovered that their surname had originated as a given name.

We stopped in Ismay to take photos of the old train depot and talk to the few residents.

Ismays gathered on the veranda to compare stories about their grandfather.

Ismayylly is known for its forests and mineral springs.

We rented a small cottage in İsmayıllı to spend a quiet week in the Azerbaijani countryside.