Welcome to my travel guide to Aksum in northern Ethiopia.
Aksum, or Axum as you will also see it written, is on most itineraries...
Lalibela, Ethiopia – a Complete Guide
Welcome to my travel guide to Lalibela, Ethiopia.
Lalibela is located in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia and is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ploughshare Women’s Project, Gonder
I hope this photo-rich...
