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...
Simien Mountains, Ethiopia – a camping trip
The Simien Mountains in Ethiopia provide a wild, natural landscape with challenging hikes, fantastic bird- and animal-watching opportunities, and a chance to...
Armed guards on board!
This is the story of our 'scouts', government-appointed armed guards who accompanied us on our trip to the Simien Mountains, Ethiopia.
Before our...
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...
Sylvia Pankhurst in Ethiopia
This article describes the special and surprising relationship British suffragette, Sylvia Pankhurst, had with the nation of Ethiopia and its people.
My Introduction to the...
Coffee in Ethiopia – everything you need to know
Mark and I are both coffee lovers and one of the things we were looking forward to about our trip around Ethiopia was drinking lots of it, in the place where...
Aksum, Ethiopia – a Complete Guide
Welcome to my travel guide to Aksum in northern Ethiopia.
Aksum, or Axum as you will also see it written, is on most itineraries...
Abraha We Atsbeha church, Wukro, Ethiopia
Whilst staying in Mekele, Ethiopia, we made the half-day trip to see Abraha We Atsbeha church, just beyond the town 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...
