Local culture and traditions
Jul 03
What is Wall Drug? It’s a drug store and restaurant and gift shop mall and tourist trap on I-90 just outside Badlands National Park in the little town of Wall, South Dakota. For many of us, it’s a reminder of our childhood – long car trips on I-90 out west. It’s the capital of KITSCH! …
Mar 28
The most popular sites in Ethiopia are in the northern part of the country. Tours by established western tour companies are outrageously expensive, you can do it much cheaper via Independent Travel with little loss of comfort. I spent a couple weeks in the area and learned from my itinerary mistakes to provide you with …
Mar 09
Tigray is the farthest northeast state of Ethiopia. Tigray has a rich history but is best known for the Rock Hewn Churches of Tigray Ethiopia. This area is a real gem – very few tourists make it to this region so you can often have a whole church to yourselves or only share with a …
Feb 27
Djibouti is more than a country with a funny name. There are lots of great things to do in Djibouti, including some great natural sites found in this gulf-side African country. These are my favorite Djibouti travel destinations and experiences: Djibouti City There isn’t much to do in Djibouti City but to walk around, visit …
Feb 21
I was lucky to spend over six weeks in Ethiopia. I learned a lot during this time. These 66 Ethiopia travel tips and Ethiopia Travel Advice are a must read for anyone going to or thinking about going to Ethiopia. Before You Go The weather in most of Ethiopia is cooler than you might think …
Feb 15
Once upon a time, in 2013, I was making my way west along the Silk Road. I started in Nepal, made my way up to Tibet and Western China. Thoroughly enjoyed myself in Kyrgyzstan. And enjoyed my time in Uzbekistan visiting all the cool mosques, graves, and madrassas. But the travel was hard on my …
Jan 02
Arba Minch, which means “Forty Springs” is a cool college town on your way to Omo Valley. It’s to the west of two lakes, and comprised two sections – a northern and southern town, known as Sikela and Shecha, respectively. It’s worth taking a break and spending at least a day or two in this …
Dec 18
After spending almost 6 weeks in Ethiopia, I thought it would be fun to share some of the amazing Ethiopian Food and Drink… yes, believe it or not, I drank and ate everything in this post! I may have had a few belly aches, but it was worth it! Ethiopian Foods There are many lakes …
Dec 02
Omo Valley Ethiopia is becoming one of the more popular tourist destinations in Ethiopia as hundreds of tourists visit per day. Although the scenery is quite nice, the reason all tourists come is to see the unique tribes that live in southwest Ethiopia – beautiful people with beautiful customs. This is my guide and my …
Nov 24
Hawassa, Ethiopia (also spelled Awasa and Hawasa) is the perfect place to relax on a longer trip to Ethiopia, especially when traveling to the Omo Valley. Here are my recommendations for a romantic and/or relaxing Hawassa Travel Trip. Fish Market The fish market is probably the top visited site in Hawassa. It’s best to …
Recent Comments