Around the World in 80 Clicks

Harar

Like a small jewel hidden in a corner of the country, Harar stands out in Ethiopia for being an Islamic town with ... [more]

Blue Nile Falls

A hydro-electric plant has taken away much of the water, but the Blue Nile Falls remain a major natural attraction ... [more]

Koremi

Lying right on a clifftop in the vicinity of Harar, Koremi is a village all of its own. Some inhabitants even ... [more]

Debre Damo Monastery

Of the many churches in Ethiopia, Debre Damo probably has one of the most spectacular locations - as a result, ... [more]

Fasil Ghebbi

Reminder and remainder of its grand history, the Fasil Ghebbi or Royal Enclosure of Gonder still is the heart ... [more]

Gobedra Lioness & Quarry

Within walking distance from Axum you can find a mysterious lioness etched in a rock; this is the area where the ... [more]

Bet Giyorgis Church

Probably the most perfect church of all churches in Lalibela, Bet Giyorgis is the only church that has been spared ... [more]

Yeha

Although difficult to imagine nowadays, Yeha was once the most important city of the region of Tigray. What remains ... [more]

Debre Tsion church

After a nice climb up a rock, the church of Debre Tsion is located right at the edge of the cliff, with some marvellous ... [more]

Debre Birhan Selassie Church

One of the major sights of Ethiopia, Debre Birhan Selassie church lives up to your expectations as an extraordinarily ... [more]

Genata Maryam Medhane Alem

On the slopes of Mount Abuna Yosef, you can not only enjoy walks in nature, but also find some of the more remote ... [more]

Harar Street Scenes

Harar has many sights, but one of the main attractions is the people you meet on the streets, the scenes unfolding ... [more]

Kuskuam

The palace complex at Kuskuam is not as impressive as those in the Royal Enclosure, but its isolation from the ... [more]

Lake Tana monasteries

Not only is Lake Tana the source of the Blue Nile, it is also home to a collection of monasteries, all located ... [more]

Axum

Once the most powerful city in the region, Axum nowadays is famous mainly for its stelae and is considered the ... [more]

Abreha wa Atsbeha church

Richly decorated, Abreha and Atsbeha church in the Tigray region is considered to be one of its finest rock-hewn ... [more]

Abuna Yemata Guh church

Both location and frescoes make Abuna Yemata Guh an outstanding church in the Gheralta region - reaching it is ... [more]

Lalibela Sunday Mass

On Sunday morning, Lalibela comes to life when hundreds of white-robed worshippers flock to the ancient rock-hewn ... [more]

Ethiopian buses

Although tiring, unreliable and slow, busrides in Ethiopia are never dull, and a good way to get to know the country ... [more]

Yemrehanna Kristos church

Hidden in a cave, Yemrehanna Kristos church is a lovely little building, while you can also explore the dark spaces ... [more]

Simien Mountains

After centuries of erosion, the landscape of the Simien Mountains has developed into a truly spectacular, unique ... [more]

Lalibela Northern Cluster

Normally the start of a tour in Lalibela, the northern cluster of churches is the most extensive and has some ... [more]

Lalibela priests

Not only do they perform services in their churches, the priests of Lalibela are also host to any visitor to their ... [more]

Ethiopian kids

Youngsters everywhere in Ethiopia - this is a young nation and it shows on the streets. They can be delightful, ... [more]

Yirgalem

A great escape from it all, staying in the area around Yirgalem offers the opportunity to go for walks through ... [more]

Awassa

There are several reasons to visit the area around Awassa: the fishmarket on the shore of the lake, and a boat ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Ethiopia. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Africa.
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