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  1. scottoe avatar

    ERITREA TO EGYPT BY SEA

    by scottoe 11 November 2011

    I'm looking to get from Eritrea to Egypt by boat and would like to know if this is possible? I have heard I might be able to go via Saud…

  2. charliechalk avatar

    Diving in the Dahlak Islands (Eritrea)

    by charliechalk 04 November 2011

    A friend and I are planning to visit Eritrea in January. I have heard that some of the diving in the Dahlak Islands is superb. It also…

  3. windblowner avatar

    Re: Which non-western nations have the best English-language pop music?

    by windblowner 01 November 2011

    Actually, the Somalis have a similar kind of easygoing local-language pop music. It feels similar to the Eritrean and Ethiopian varieties.…

  4. mrpenney avatar

    The things you miss...

    by mrpenney 26 October 2011

    ...living in a bubble, in a country that cares little about the rest of the world (and not at all about Africa). I hadn't realized that…

  5. port_moresby avatar

    RE: is ethiopia safe at the minute?

    by port_moresby 24 October 2011

    The current DFAT advice is 'reconsider your need to travel.' This is due primarily to what's going on within the Ogaden region, as well…

  6. fluffy_bunny avatar

    RE: Visas / Access to Eritrea

    by fluffy_bunny 20 October 2011

    While i was living in Yemen (with legal residence) i got my visa in 24 hours with no supporting documentation what-so-ever. I'm not sure…

  7. chriskean1 avatar

    RE: Visas / Access to Eritrea

    by chriskean1 20 October 2011

    Patience and a willingness to be pleasantly surprised are the only tips I have. It's pretty hit-or-miss. Generally you're more likely…

  8. emiaj40 avatar

    Re: From Ethiopia to Eritrea

    by emiaj40 18 October 2011

    I'd go back to Yemen now but the situation is not very stable and heard they can close Sanaa's airport with no warning. Thanks for your…

  9. Mrs_Trellis avatar

    RE: From Ethiopia to Eritrea

    by Mrs_Trellis 18 October 2011

    Your other option is via Yemen and no you cannot get a multiple-entry visa on arrival.

  10. emiaj40 avatar

    Re: From Ethiopia to Eritrea

    by emiaj40 18 October 2011

    Thank you anillos de Saturno looks like Sudan is my best option. Cheers

  11. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: From Ethiopia to Eritrea

    by anillos_de_saturno 18 October 2011

    The border between Ethiopia and Eritrea is closed. The land border between Sudan and Eritrea is opened but I can't confirm you if it's…

  12. emiaj40 avatar

    From Ethiopia to Eritrea

    by emiaj40 18 October 2011

    Hello there... I'll be in Ethiopia in december/january and i'm planning to visit Eritrea as well for a week or so and would like to know…

  13. amber930 avatar

    Looking for reliable Afircan local tour operators/travel agencies!!!

    by amber930 16 October 2011

    Hi, I really need you to recommend some good reliable local agents. we have a group coming next month(17-11-2011). the group is doing…

  14. markharf avatar

    RE: Africa - top to bottom (or bottom to top)

    by markharf 15 October 2011

    Bicker, bicker, bicker. Ramirez2, I know those countries, as well as most others in Africa. I respectfully disagree with your assessme…

  15. GillesB avatar

    6 days in the Danakil Depression - Our experience

    by GillesB 10 October 2011

    Hi, we finally made it and wrote everything about our 2nd trip to Ethiopia, and partly reworked the reports about our first trip. You…

  16. stucore avatar

    Visas / Access to Eritrea

    by stucore 10 October 2011

    Does anyone know the visa/foreigner situation with Eritrea, was thinking of going next year, have heard it is quite difficult to get in...…

  17. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Visas for West and Central Africa

    by anillos_de_saturno 08 October 2011

    +Hello, I'm hoping to go from Ethiopia to Somaliland to Djibouti to Eritrea to Sudan to DRC to Congo to Gabon to Equatorial Guinea to…

  18. jessmica avatar

    Visas for West and Central Africa

    by jessmica 07 October 2011

    Hello, I'm hoping to go from Ethiopia to Somaliland to Djibouti to Eritrea to Sudan to DRC to Congo to Gabon to Equatorial Guinea to Cameroo…

  19. _tr_ avatar

    RE: PIIGS

    by _tr_ 06 October 2011

    Burundi. I'm interested in countries you don't hear much about and Burundi fits the bill. And Eritrea. You don't hear much about Surin…

  20. travellinglefty avatar

    RE: The tumbling tumbleweed rmt...

    by travellinglefty 05 October 2011

    Evening. Thanks, Liii - I ended up finding a few sources that demonstrated a strong contribution to, or a vehicle for, activism or strong…

  21. Mrs_Trellis avatar

    RE: Central, West and East Africa- Any advice or want to join me?

    by Mrs_Trellis 04 October 2011

    Hmmm. Frankly if you didn't know about Eritrea then I wonder how you will cope with crossing S Sudan to DRC to Congo - you do know that…

  22. jessmica avatar

    RE: Central, West and East Africa- Any advice or want to join me?

    by jessmica 04 October 2011

    Thank you for all the advice thats really useful! Especially about Eritrea. Where Do I find out about boarder crossings, what is not possibl…

  23. osnt avatar

    RE: Eritrean visa - how long?

    by osnt 01 October 2011

    I just got my Eritrea 1 month tourist visa from the consulate in Dubai, valid for 3 months from date of issue. Cost was AED 220, i.e.…

  24. gwaan avatar

    Re: Perpetuating a Myth

    by gwaan 29 September 2011

    I fully acknowledge your comments, phil b. It is absolutely right that your guide book makes a strong and consistent effort to put complex…

  25. Mrs_Trellis avatar

    RE: Central, West and East Africa- Any advice or want to join me?

    by Mrs_Trellis 29 September 2011

    Just to let you know if you don't already that you can't just go from Ethiopia to Eritrea even by flying, you have to go through a third…

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