As part of our tour around Ethiopia, walking around the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela really took it out of me. I had hurt my knee a few days earlier and the uneven ground, steep inclines and...
Getting stoned in Ethiopia!
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...
Lalibela, Ethiopia – a Complete Guide
The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela
The World Heritage Site of the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela was definitely a highlight of our trip around Ethiopia. Religious or not, I defy...
Ben Abeba aka ‘the spaceship restaurant’, Lalibela, Ethiopia
On our second evening in Lalibela, Ethiopia, our guide, Shambles, took us to an amazing restaurant for dinner. The Ben Abeba sits on a rocky outcrop just...