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Ethiopian trip to Yirgalem, Aregash Lodge

by Tariku Teshale (Dr.) If you want to see what pitch dark means, come to Aregash Lodge (Tranquility Lodge) in Yirgalem, Southern Ethiopia, and wake up at four o clock in the morning! This same pitch dark night will also define what a starry night should look like. On the Ethiopian sky, on a clear night, you can almost touch or …even pluck the stars like daffodils! Well, at least you feel so when you see them winking and flirting with you – and only you! (If you cannot see anyone, then you must be alone, said Schrödinger’s cat with

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Ethiopian birds you will spot while on trip

Hi there. Ethiopia is one of Africa’s bird paradise which almost tenth of the world bird species are to be found of these around 23 are endemic to the country. It is almost impossible to travel in Ethiopia without watching birds. Here are just few of them in pictures.                   This is just a very glimpse of what you can experience here. You are most welcomed to see as many birds as possible   Eskinder Hailu Turning Your Dream Vacation Into a Reality Visit Choosing a Tour for a short Video or

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Five things you should not miss if you have a day in Addis Ababa

If you have a day in Addis whether for transit or for a visit, here are five things you should not miss. Here are some tips from Addis Ababa Hotel Guide. Tomoca Cafe There can be no better way to get ideas sharpened about a day in the city than at Tomoca the home of modern coffee roasting in Ethiopia. It is the oldest coffee roasting business in Ethiopia opened in 1953. The company name is an abbreviation of “Torrefazione Modern Café” or the modern coffee roasting café. The coffee is fully Arabica from Harer, Yirgachefe and Sidamo the three

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Ethiopia’s Omo tribal features

Ethiopia’s Omo Valley is one of the last remaining places in the planet for few of the most colorful tribal groups. Among their many features, two stand out. The body painting and the lip plate traditions. If you are interested to know few things about them here a short note that I have got from a well researched resourceful book “Omo valley and Design” Body Painting Among the omo peoples body painting with clay is usually related to rituals and transitional phases. The first menstruation, the birth of the first child, the death of a family member, illness in the

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Ethiopia Danakil Depression in pictures

Ethiopia’s Danakil depression is the hottest place on earth and also one of the lowest points on the planet. A whole four days would be sufficient to make a great trip. Lots of arrangements are needed to make your trip a lifetime memory. Here I would like to share few pictures in their order.   See you at Danakil or you can join one of my trips from October to April. Eskinder Hailu Turning Your Dream Vacation Into a Reality Visit Choosing a Tour for a short Video or Brochure Visit Ethiopia Tour Enquiry for a Customized Tour

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