[L]alibela, a small town in northern Ethiopia, is one of the holiest and most respected towns in the country. When I traveled to Ethiopia I wasn't sure I was going to be able to visit - the flights available online were expensive and the bus system could take two days to get there from Addis Ababa. But while I was walking around Addis Ababa one day, I saw the Ethiopian … [Read more...] about Visiting the Rock Churches of Lalibela
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Addis Mercato: The Largest Market in Africa
[A]ddis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, is not the biggest city in Africa, but it is home to the biggest open air market on the entire continent! The Addis Mercato as its known, the term coming directly from Italian, is a giant sprawling market that’s home to anything and all things Ethiopian that you’d ever want to purchase. Donkeys and other livestock run around … [Read more...] about Addis Mercato: The Largest Market in Africa
Introduction to Ethiopian Food: Dishes and Customs
In my opinion, Ethiopia is one of the top contenders for the best food in the world. Not only are the stews and sauces powerfully rich and delicious, but the style of communal eating and sharing also encourages a strong culinary bond. After you've read this brief introduction to Ethiopian food, you'll know everything needed to appreciate and enjoy this exotic African … [Read more...] about Introduction to Ethiopian Food: Dishes and Customs
The 3-Day Journey to Rwanda on Ethiopian Airlines
Fish or steak? My midnight dinner options at the Pacific Hotel were a far cry from the country's traditional cuisine I'd enjoyed in Washington, DC. I chose the steak, already having suspected one of the two servings of fish on my flights for being the cause of digestive disruptions. (It had taken every ounce of willpower for me to withstand the long immigration line, … [Read more...] about The 3-Day Journey to Rwanda on Ethiopian Airlines
