Tourism in and around Ethiopia
Responsible tourists can do a lot more than spend their money and visit places, they can help create environmental awareness and be environmentally aware. I say this not only for those who come to Ethiopia but for all destinations as the problems are seen everywhere and so should the solutions.
Famine has become Ethiopia’s dark image surpassing even her great history. But the world should not think of Ethiopia for famine, it also has centuries and millennia old heritage, spectacular scenery, culture, landscapes, paintings, monuments, beautiful weather, cuisines and wildlife.
Ethiopia, its culture and people have been part of my life for many years. But it is different every time I come here and it makes me realize how little I know about this country. So writes Dr. Hanna Rubinkowska-Goc of Warsaw University, Department of African Languages and Cultures.
Addis Ababa, a vibrant city where you will find different extremes and contrasts of people, culture, city life and a whole lot more.
A bustling city with more than three million residents, it is the third highest capital in the world situated at an elevation of more than 2,000 metres above sea level.
People need to relax, take a break from the hustle and bustle of life, to refresh and breathe a new air. A lack of time should not be the excuse for not enjoying the benefits of a family vacation, for we make time for the things and people we love.
A few weeks ago I was travelling to the western part of Ethiopia for some project work. The last time I had been there was five years ago. At that time I remember, my journey was so exhaustive, due to the difficult gravel road which made the place almost inaccessible. I never thought I would …
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