Ethiopia

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Gondar: Where a 17th-Century Emperor Hired Portuguese and Indian Craftsmen to Build Stone Palaces at 2,200 Meters

Emperor Fasilidas built stone castles in the Ethiopian highlands in the 1630s. Three centuries later, Italian occupiers left Art Deco cafés in the piazza. Gondar is the city Africa was not supposed to have.

Lalibela

Culture & History

Lalibela: Ethiopia's Rock-Hewn Churches — A Realistic Guide to Pilgrimage, Prayer, and the Art of Subtraction at 2,600 Meters

A realistic 2026 guide to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela — entrance fees, mandatory guides, festival dates, where to stay and eat, day trips to Yemrehanna Krestos, and what to skip.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Food & Drink

Addis Ababa: The City Where Lunch Takes Three Hours and Coffee Is a Religion

Savor Addis Ababa's best: injera, doro wat, coffee ceremonies, local eateries, and vibrant markets. Taste Ethiopia's capital.