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In Search of Savages – Gamo-Gofa, Ethiopia

Outside Gamo-Gafa, K searches for members of the Mursi tribe, despite their rep
for being, well, a bit mean.

Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2008

BootsnAll, the website for independent travelers, announces its Top 10 Destinations for 2008.

Three Weeks in Addis – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Hannah Vick traveled to Addis Ababa and found that Ethiopians tell it like it is – repeatedly.

The Lalibela Pilgrim and other Tales from Ethiopia

Devin Foxall offers snippets of experiences and the people he met in Ethiopia.

Arriving in Addis Ababa – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The sight of rain and chilly temperature upon arrival makes Donal Hickey change his preconceptions about Ethiopia.

Acuna Matata – Bahr Dar, Ethiopia

Donal Hickey explores the ‘bets’, meets Lucy and survives hair-raising adventures.

Connection alle? – Gonder, Ethiopia

How can Donal Hickey reconcile poverty with his concern about whether he’ll be able to go on-line today, or where has the best machiato?

Ping Pong Diplomacy – Ethiopia

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Solo to Africa – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Tanzania and Zanzibar Island

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Ethiopia Travel Facts

The Basics
Country: Ethiopia

Where is it?: Ethiopia is in East Africa, just west of Somalia and north of Kenya

Why do people go here?: Despite being known for famine and poverty, Ethiopia has a very rich Orthodox Christian culture, which travelers come to see in areas like Askum

What are the main [...]