First, I embarked on an epic three-country trip to Djibouti, Somaliland, and Ethiopia, and one of the highlights of my journey was visiting the breathtaking Grand Canyon of Djibouti. Located near the Afar Triple Junction, where three tectonic plates are pulling away from each other, this natural wonder is a must-see for any geology enthusiast… Continue reading Exploring Earth’s Tectonic Wonders: Djibouti & Qeshm Island
Category: Africa
The Historical Significance of the Palace in Addis Ababa
The Palace of Emperor Minilik and Empress Taitu, built in 1883, is a historical site located in the Entoto Mountains above Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This palace served as a significant cultural and religious hub, showcasing the country's rich royal heritage and architectural grandeur. The palace played a crucial role in Ethiopia's history, particularly during the… Continue reading The Historical Significance of the Palace in Addis Ababa
Ways to explore Djibouti
Getting prepared for a long adventurous ride to the Lake Abba camping site. While my pals making some additional supplies from the local health center, I was making new acquaintances with locals. The area looked like it needed some improvements, especially roads and sidewalks. Okey, we are almost ready to set off. Djibouti has several… Continue reading Ways to explore Djibouti
Tale of two families, Lesotho and Iran
Once I reached the amazing Mafika Lisu Point I decided to head to the village near Thaba-Tseka to have a better insight into the way local people live. Together with a lovely guide friend, I had the opportunity to meet her. Their hospitality and genuineness were impressive. Typical dwellings, simple and very basic. Yet, the… Continue reading Tale of two families, Lesotho and Iran
Discovering the Ngwenya Mine: Africa’s Ancient Mining Site
The Ngwenya Mine in Eswatini is one of the oldest mines in the world. It's located in the Barberton Mountain lands, northwest of Mbabane, and near the border with Mozambique. Ngwenya, which means crocodile, describes the shape of Eswatini’s (Swaziland’s) second-highest mountain, looming above the Ngwenya border post. The open-cast mine catalyzed industrial and economic… Continue reading Discovering the Ngwenya Mine: Africa’s Ancient Mining Site
Two restaurants one people, Djibouti
Yemeni Restaurant in Djibouti is a culinary attraction like no other. Situated in the city's backyards, the bar attracts both locals and travelers from neighbouring countries. Simplistic and raw climate made this place much more different from other diners I have had the opportunity to visit. I enjoyed having fresh, hand-picked fish with bread and… Continue reading Two restaurants one people, Djibouti
Adventurous ride to Hargeisa, Somalia
It was time to say goodbye to lovely Djibouti. After a week of visiting fascinating places and making wonderful friendships, I made my way to Somalia, or, to be more specific, Somaliland. I secured and paid for a front seat in the solid jeep. A fifteen-hour journey through rough terrain was awaiting me. It took… Continue reading Adventurous ride to Hargeisa, Somalia
Kalashnikov Experience in Ethiopia
It was about time to have a long and adventurous ride to Semera from where I and newly met friends would go to explore Danakil Depression, Dallol, and Earta Volcano. The journey started in the capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. The reliable and comfy jeep only added to the enjoyment of the ride. After a… Continue reading Kalashnikov Experience in Ethiopia
Quirks of Hargeisa, Somaliland
Money MarketThe money market in Hargeisa is known for its unique way of trading money, where shoppers sit in rows and trade money in kilograms. The local currency, the Somaliland shilling, is not just used for transactions but is also traded as an item. These shoppers sit in orderly rows, not to barter for produce… Continue reading Quirks of Hargeisa, Somaliland
Amound University in Borama, Somaliland
Borama (Somali: Boorama, Arabic: بورما) is the largest city in the northwestern Awdal region of Somaliland. The town is located near the border with Ethiopia. During the Middle Ages, Borama was ruled by the Adal Sultanate. It later formed a part of the British Somaliland protectorate in the first half of the 20th century. Amoud University has a rich history spanning over several decades. Established in 1952 as… Continue reading Amound University in Borama, Somaliland
Beautiful nomad people of Djibouti
Two-thirds of Djibouti's population of one million live in the capital Djibouti, the rest are mainly nomads making a living through herding. These are predominately Afar who live in the arid north of the country and the Afar region of Ethiopia, and Issa nomads from Somalia. The two largest ethnic groups native to Djibouti are the Somalis (60%)… Continue reading Beautiful nomad people of Djibouti
Theoba Park for Maliba Lodge, Lesotho
Ts'ehlanyane National Park is located in the Maloti Mountains in Leribe District at a height of 2600m. It is only one of two national parks in Lesotho and makes up an integral part of the greater Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Park. The name. 'Ts'ehlanyane' means the berg bamboo and is of high cultural significance to the Basotho people.… Continue reading Theoba Park for Maliba Lodge, Lesotho
Frog on the border 