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
Tag: Africa
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
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
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
Unique Laas Geel rock art in Berbera
Berbera, located in northwestern Somalia, on the Gulf of Aden, is under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Somaliland, a self-declared independent state. The town was first invaded by the Portuguese in 1518, then by the Egyptians in 1875, and by the British in 1884. It served as the capital of British Somaliland until 1941. The majority group of… Continue reading Unique Laas Geel rock art in Berbera
The beauty of Jade Mountain, Taiwan
This was the centre of my whole travel to Taiwan - Yushan, also known as Mount Jade, Jade Mountain, or Mount Yu, and known as Mount Niitaka during Japanese rule, the highest mountain on Taiwan at 3,952 m (12,966 ft) above sea level, giving Taiwan the 4th-highest maximum elevation of any island in the world. It is the highest point in the western Pacific region outside of the Kamchatka… Continue reading The beauty of Jade Mountain, Taiwan
Frog on the border 