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International Adventure Guide 2013: Ethiopia: Addis Ababa And The Northern Circuit
Ethiopia is the rising star of the adventure travel scene. The country has a great deal to offer those who want to visit Africa beyond the usual favorites. Want to see ancient ruins? North Africa is dodgy at the moment and Europe is expensive. Want to go on a safari? You can see stunning vistas and isolated tribes you won’t find in Kenya, Tanzania or Botswana. Ethiopia is one of the safer...
An Ethiopian Easter: Unexpected wonders of Lalibela and Addis Ababa
Christian Pilgrims Lalibela (Photo: Chris Granet, Mirror UK)
Despite still being blighted by poverty, it is rich in culture and natural wonders and beginning to realise its potential as a tourist destination.
A gold-robed deacon stood in front of a makeshift altar at the shadowy heart of the nave, clutching a staff as he led the mournful chanting.
Surrounding him was a cluster of white-shawled priests,...
Ethiopia: Lalibela’s underground churches
Lalibela Underground Church (Photo / Thinkstock)
Awe-struck visitors often call Lalibela’s underground churches the most impressive sight in all of Africa. They’re also arguably Africa’s most mysterious attraction.
Ruins such as Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and Peru’s Machu Picchu spark intense speculation about how they came to be built – along with unabashed amazement...
