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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 …
Jan 30
Ethiopia isn’t traditionally known for it’s wildlife, but I saw much more than I thought I would see in my 40 days in Ethiopia. This is a pictorial guide to commonly seen Ethiopia Wildlife: Ethiopian Animals in Southern Ethiopia South Omo Valley Region: Dik Diks are small antelopes, with large eyes, that always seem to …
Jan 09
One of the fastest growing tourist destinations is the out of the world destination of the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia. Now I’ve never tried LSD, but the sites and colors of Danakil are what I’d image Yellowstone might look if someone was on LSD. National Geographic has called it the “cruelest place on earth” but …
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 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 …
Nov 04
Somaliland is an interesting place – a country but not a country. They have been independent from Somalia, and a peaceful state, for over 25 years. They have their own government, military, currency, and passports, but the passports are only recognized to get into their Ethiopia and Djibouti neighbors. To go to other countries, people …
Sep 30
One of my favorite getaways for a weekend of natural beauty and solitude is the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in central Oregon. Close enough to make a weekend trip from Seattle, Spokane, Tri-cities, or Portland but far enough to keep out the crowds. It’s also a great add in for any trip to …
Aug 23
Anyone who knows me, knows I like unusual stuff. The rarer, the better. The 2017 Great American Eclipse had been on my radar for over a year, but after visiting the NASA Center in Huntsville, Alabama in May, I knew I had to see the eclipse. There other travel bloggers and I met with a …
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