The Danakil Depression – Visiting One of The Hottest Places On Earth
The Danakil Depression is one of the best adventures in Africa and this is what it’s like and a guide at the end of the post on how to do it. Descending from Mekele in the Ethiopian highlands into the Danakil Depression, one could feel like you were...
Safari Packing List (What To Bring On A Safari)
After spending time on around 30 safaris in east and southern Africa this is what I recommend for a safari packing list, after experimenting myself with all the essentials plus other gear. Safari Packing List Some people seem...
Harar – The Exotic City of Ethiopia
Harar in Ethiopia has a different feel to the rest of the country, with a more muslim influence and an old city dating back millennia. It has been an important trading centre in the eastern region for a very long time. The entire old city of Harar is a world heritage...
Exploring The Tigray Churches Of Ethiopia
The Tigray Churches are hidden away high up and inside the sides of hills and mountains in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. They are carved right out of the stone themselves which is a very difficult task to achieve. They are located in the north of Ethiopia and...
Visiting the Gondar Castles in Ethiopia (Ancient History)
First of all thats Gondar Castles, not Gondor from Lord of the Rings, although it’s easy to see that Tolkien could have gotten some inspiration from the castles. Gondar is idyllically situated in the highlands of Ethiopia, south of the Simien Mountains, and...
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