The most breathtaking geography in Ethiopia; Eben Diskin; Matador Network
Waterfalls, mountains, volcanoes — Ethiopia’s got it all.
Category Archives: Ethiopia
Discovering Ethiopia on foot; Dorine Reinstein; Travel Weekly
Rugged natural beauty, rich culture and unique wildlife on treks with Tesfa Tours, one of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel picks for 2021.
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“Eighth Wonder Of The World”: The Sacred Orthodox Rock Church Of Saint George In Lalibela, Ethiopia; Design You Trust
The Church of Saint George was carved downwards from a type of volcanic tuff. This is the sole architectural material that was used in the structure. It has been dated to the late 12th or early 13th century AD, and thought to have been constructed during the reign of King Gebre Mesqel Lalibela, of the late Zagwe dynasty.
Source: “Eighth Wonder Of The World”: The Sacred Orthodox Rock Church Of Saint George In Lalibela, Ethiopia
Aksum: Entry into Ethiopia’s rich heritage; Edgar R Batte; Monitor
Sights in Ethiopia’s rich history are a marvel through Aksum.
Lalibela, Ethiopia’s New Jerusalem; Dawn Jorgenson; The Incidental Tourist.
Lalibela, Ethiopia’s New Jerusalem. Known as the Land of Origin, Ethiopia has a remarkable diversity which is reflected across its 12 provinces and nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Source: Lalibela, Ethiopia’s New Jerusalem. | The Incidental Tourist.
The modern world edges into one of the cradles of humankind; Stanley Stewart; National Geographic
But community-based tourism is helping to keep ancient traditions alive in Ethiopia’s Omo River region.
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A Tour Of Ethiopia? Here’s The Best Places To Visit; Africa.com
Ancient and glorious, Ethiopia is the “Land of Thirteen Months of Sunshine.” This magical country reverberates with a certain fervor, one you’d definitely relish…
Source: A Tour Of Ethiopia? Here’s The Best Places To Visit – Africa.com
Ethiopia is one of Africa’s best kept secrets; Clive Jackson; Vancouver Sun
How to Visit the Gelada Monkeys in Ethiopia; Brooke Saward; World Of Wanderlust
As one of the main draw cards for nature-loving travellers to Ethiopia, the bleeding heart Gelada monkeys are reason enough to travel North to a whopping 4,500m above sea level. The monkeys are one of the few life experiences you have to encounter primates at such proximity in their natural habitat and feel a true…
Source: How to Visit the Gelada Monkeys in Ethiopia | WORLD OF WANDERLUST
Ethiopia elected member of UNESCO; Samuel Getachew; Reporter
Ethiopia has been elected as a member of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO – the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for a four year term. This took place during the 22nd General Assembly of the World Heritage Convention in Paris, France.
A visual journey across African landscapes; Natasha Elkington; Landscape News
From the Sahel to the Sahara and from ancient cities to gleaming beaches, here’s a photo journey across African landscapes and their eight distinct regions.
Source: A visual journey across African landscapes – Landscape News
Travel Through Ethiopia’s UNESCO Sites; Africa.com
As of 2019, Ethiopia is home to nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Eight of these sites are cultural, making Simien Mountains the only natural site.
Travel Through Ethiopia’s UNESCO Sites; While In Africa
As of 2019, Ethiopia is home to nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Eight of these sites are cultural, making Simien Mountains the only natural site.
Exploring the churches carved from rock; BBC
Dating back to the 12th and 13th Centuries, the churches are designated a World Heritage site.
Harar, Ethiopia’s holy Muslim city; Maria Gerth-Niculescu; Deutsche Welle
The Axum Stelae: Multi-Story Buildings of Antiquity?; JP Robinson; Ancient Origins
For those of you already familiar with the remarkable monoliths which stand in Axum, Ethiopia, you will no doubt be aware of their uncanny resemblance to modern tower block apartment buildings.
Source: The Axum Stelae: Multi-Story Buildings of Antiquity?
Camping with wolves and dancing with AK47s: the hidden treasures of Ethiopia; Guy Kelly; Telegraph
15 Essential Activities To Do In Ethiopia On A Budget; Africa.com
Ethiopia is one of the oldest and most remarkable places in Africa. It’s got a long and storied history, incredible food, and some of the most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites…
Source: 15 Essential Activities To Do In Ethiopia On A Budget – Africa.com
Ethiopia’s stunning UNESCO world-heritage trek; Sue Williams; Traveller
Trekking can be a lonely experience but not when you run into plentiful friendly locals – baboons, monkeys, jackals and hydrax – along the way.
The Magnificent Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia; Barbara Weibel; Hole In The Donut
In the 12th century, King Lalibela of Ethiopia received a vision from God, who told him to carve 11 churches out of the local stone. This New Jerusalem, as the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela were known, kept pilgrims from having to make the dangerous trek to Jerusalem to honor their God.
Source: The Magnificent Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia
