Ethiopia is a country where the journey can be almost as memorable as the destination. While domestic flights can save time, traveling by long-distance bus gives you a much closer look at everyday life, changing landscapes, rural communities and the enormous variety of scenery across the country. For travelers with time and a sense of…
Northern Ethiopia is the kind of destination that rewards travelers who are willing to go beyond the obvious. This part of the country combines dramatic mountains, ancient rock-hewn churches, remote villages, volcanic landscapes, historic cities, and some of the most unusual scenery in Africa. For adventurous travelers, Northern Ethiopia is particularly interesting because the journey…
Ethiopia is one of the most fascinating countries to explore by road. From the historic streets of Addis Ababa and ancient churches of the north to dramatic mountains, volcanic landscapes, lakes, and remote villages, traveling overland allows you to experience much more than the country’s major tourist attractions. The challenge is keeping the trip affordable….
Ethiopia is one of the most fascinating countries to explore by road. From the highlands around Addis Ababa to dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient towns, volcanic scenery, lakes, and remote rural communities, traveling overland gives you a much closer look at the country than simply flying between major destinations. Road travel in Ethiopia can also be…
Ethiopia is one of Africa’s most rewarding countries for travelers who enjoy long drives, dramatic landscapes and journeys where the road itself becomes part of the adventure. From volcanic lakes and highland escarpments to forests, mountains and remote valleys, the scenery can change dramatically within a single day. A road trip also provides something that…
Ethiopia is one of the most fascinating countries in Africa to explore by road. From the highlands around Addis Ababa to dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient towns, volcanic scenery, lakes, and remote villages, traveling by car can give you a completely different experience from following a conventional tourist itinerary. However, driving across Ethiopia is not the…
Ethiopia is one of the most fascinating destinations in Africa, with ancient cities, dramatic mountains, historic churches, colorful markets, and unique cultural traditions. The good news for budget travelers is that you don’t need a huge travel fund to experience much of the country. With careful planning, local transport, affordable accommodation, and a willingness to…
Ethiopia is one of the most rewarding countries in Africa for adventurous backpackers. From ancient rock-hewn churches and dramatic highlands to colorful markets, volcanic landscapes, and historic cities, the country offers an incredible variety of experiences without requiring a luxury travel budget. Planning a route through Ethiopia can be challenging because distances are large, mountain…
Ethiopia is one of Africa’s most fascinating travel destinations, offering ancient history, dramatic landscapes, distinctive cuisine, vibrant cultures, and some of the continent’s most memorable experiences. From the historic streets of Addis Ababa to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the mountains of the Simien region, a first trip can be incredibly rewarding. At the…
A road trip across South America can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the continent. From the dramatic Andes and remote deserts to colonial towns, tropical forests, beaches, and enormous national parks, traveling by road gives you the freedom to stop where you want and discover places that are easy to miss…