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Ignaty Dyakov's trip report
Itinerary Ethiopia 22-28 November, 2009 Sunday 22 Nov: Early in the morning (4.30 am) a free shuttle from the Ghion Hotel (they should provide it, so claim it with no doubts) brought me and my friend … more →
Ethiopia Travel News
2011 Ethiopian Christmas – Trip Details
dreampassages wrote 4 days ago: The wait is over! We have finalized our travel plans and are ready to release details regarding our … more →
Ignaty Dyakov's trip report
philipbriggs wrote 4 days ago: Itinerary Ethiopia 22-28 November, 2009 Sunday 22 Nov: Early in the morning (4.30 am) a free shuttle … more →
Ingaty's updates
philipbriggs wrote 1 week ago: Thank you for your book. It was quite useful during my recent trip to Ethiopia. Your emphasis on bar … more →
Restaurant Review: Lalibela - Alienating Service Overshadows Fresh Food
ptpotts wrote 2 weeks ago: Ethiopian Rating: *** out of 5 Despite being a foodie in multicultural T.O, I have never experienced … more →
2011 Ethiopian Christmas
dreampassages wrote 2 weeks ago: Technorati Tags: Ethiopia Travel,Africa Travel,Genna,Ethiopian Christmas,Lalibela,Axum,Addis Ababa D … more →
Ben Abeda Restaurant, Lalibela
philipbriggs wrote 2 months ago: I just received an email from Habtamu Baye, owner of Treasure Transport. In conjunction with a Scott … more →
Secret Holy Land # 5
atakelt wrote 2 months ago: There are 26 letters in the Ge’ez alphabet, but none of them have vowel sounds _______________ … more →
Secret Holy Land # 4
atakelt wrote 2 months ago: Today, Ethiopia uses the Ge’ez calendar, which is between 7 and 8 years behind the Gregorian c … more →
Secret Holy Land # 3
atakelt wrote 2 months ago: In Ethiopia, Christianity was originally looked at by the Aksumite emperor as a way to unify the reg … more →
Secret Holy Land # 2
atakelt wrote 2 months ago: The first Aksumite churches had circular designs, but later were built in the style of King Solomon … more →
Secret Holy Land # 1
atakelt wrote 2 months ago: In Ethiopia, Christianity was originally looked at by the Aksumite emperor as a way to unify the reg … more →
Lalibela, Ethiopian churches carved in the stone
humilityjoy wrote 3 months ago: The Church of St George Lalibela, Church of Saint George When I was younger, there was a cartoon on … more →
John Drendel's updates
philipbriggs wrote 3 months ago: Dear Philip, We wrote earlier i the Spring, and I was able to get your more recent guide for my thre … more →
Church fees and tips
philipbriggs wrote 3 months ago: In churches around the country, tourists should refrain from tipping priests when an entry ticket ha … more →
Processional Cross
atakelt wrote 3 months ago: An Orthodox priest in Lalibela, displays the processional cross of his church—Bieta Masqal, or House … more →
Home of The Holy
atakelt wrote 3 months ago: Before an early morning service a deacon holding a ceremonial umbrella waits for a priest to emerge … more →
A Special Moment in History
andersonmarty wrote 5 months ago: An article was published recently in Nairobi which argued for a program to increase the population o … more →
Exorcising Ghost In Ethiopia,Africa by KATI
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ghostdawg2 wrote 5 months ago: Beta Giyorgis It was not supposed to be like this. Since coming home, I have been tormented by dream … more →
Oil-Streaked Icon Miracle - St. George
addisabram wrote 6 months ago: At the Israeli town of Ramla, Christians have been flocking to see what locals are calling a miracle … more →
