Harar Jugol
Harar Jugol, historically known to the indigenous people as Harar-Gey or simply Gey, is a walled city located in eastern … Continue reading Harar Jugol
Category: Where I’ve Been
Lalibela
In a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia, 400 miles from Addis Ababa, stand eleven medieval monolithic churches carved … Continue reading Lalibela
Debre Birhan Selassie Church
Debre Birhan is the best-preserved church of the Gondarine period. Known for its magnificent murals covering the walls and ceiling, it is a unique visual representation of Ethiopian Orthodox beliefs. Continue reading Debre Birhan Selassie Church
Gondar
Gondar is a city in the Amhara Region that houses the remnants of five castles utilized by Ethiopian royalty. The castle complex, officially named Fasil Ghebbi or the Royal Enclosure, was founded in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides. Continue reading Gondar
Bahirdar
Bahir Dar is the third-largest city in Ethiopia, after Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa, and has a population of 201,450. … Continue reading Bahirdar
The Ethiopian spice rack
The blending of spices is a centuries-old tradition. Ethiopian spice blends, particularly Berbere, have a rich history deeply intertwined with … Continue reading The Ethiopian spice rack
Axum
The city of Axum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the Central Zone of the Tigray Region in … Continue reading Axum
Tigray
The Tigray Region (or simply Tigray) is the northernmost regional state in Ethiopia. Tigray is the fifth-largest state by area, … Continue reading Tigray
Erte Ale, Asale and Dallol
The Danakil Depression is a geological depression created by the divergence of three tectonic plates: the African, Arabian, and Somali in the Horn of Africa. Dallol, a locality within the Danakil, boasts the highest average, year-round temperature on the planet. Continue reading Erte Ale, Asale and Dallol
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
In 1972, the Fiesta started with 13 balloons. Today, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is the largest balloon event in the world with more than 500 balloons and 700 pilots. Continue reading Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta