No, it's not what you're thinking!
As I explained in a previous post, Christie, the truck we travelled around Ethiopia in, was fitted with roof seats. Mark made full use of this facility...
The ever-changing scenery of northern Ethiopia
One of the many joys of our overlanding trip through northern Ethiopia was seeing the landscapes and catching glimpses of ordinary lives through the windows...
A selection of Ethiopian hotels
We knew when we booked our trip around Ethiopia that we’d be staying in a variety of accommodation, including tents for some of the time. What follows is...
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia – a complete travel guide
Welcome to my travel guide to Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
Bahir Dar is the capital city of the Amhara region of...
Hiking to the Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia
We visited the Blue Nile Falls from our base in Bahir Dar. We had the most amazing day! It's a site definitely not to be missed on any Ethiopian...
An amazing night out in Bahir Dar – ‘Take me to the Tej!’
Written below is the entry in the most recently published edition of Lonely Planet’s guide to Ethiopia, Djibouti & Somaliland which led...
‘Santi Mary Sad Face’ – a tour around the monasteries and churches of the Zege Peninsula, Ethiopia
The Zege Peninsula is located on the southern shore of Lake Tana and is easily reached by a 40-minute boat ride from Bahir Dar. It is the site of a number...
Reasons to Visit Gorgora, Ethiopia
Whilst spending a few days in Gondar, we took the opportunity to take a day trip to Gorgora, Ethiopia. This little-visited resort on the north shore of...
The people you meet
As I was writing the previous post, I was reminded of one of the main reasons we travel. It’s the people you meet along the way and the stories they tell you. These encounters are usually...
