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RE: Internet availability in Ethiopia

by port_moresby 07 May 2012

Internet in Addis is good and available everywhere, was the only place in Ethiopia with wireless that I found. Internet in other cities…
Forming a group for Danakil and Ertale volcano in late january 2012

by Temoris 10 January 2012

I was trying to contact people who have already posted here and were gathering travellers to form a group, but none of them replied, only…
RE: public transport Lalibela-Gondar and Mekele-Gondar

by ethioandaway 10 December 2011

there are no direct buses between Lalibela and Gondar. You can try and go to Gashena and hope that there is a minibus going to Gondar.…
RE: Ethiopia in two weeks!

by png12345 03 October 2011

Dear Jan, Thanks for your suggestions... a few quick questions... 1. I come to Addis on 21st morning... can I get a same day air-ticke…
Oct. 2011, hotel recommendations/reservations

by elf_brewery 21 July 2011

I know this is a common, repetitive topic, but I have the 2009 LP and I don't know current information as to hotel quality, rates and…
RE: very, very rough 12/21-day Ethiopia/Somaliland itineraries

by udo1 18 July 2011

Just some short remarks: 1) IMO you don't need that much time for Addis, 2 days could be sufficient 2) I'd also recommend Bahir Dar (monas…
RE: Looking for others to hike the Simieans in June

by viaggero 01 May 2011

I was just reading the LP and it says that there are some islands worth seeing around Bahir Dar. Well, if I arrive on Saturday night,…
Car rental in Bahir Dar

by wichanee 01 April 2011

Is it possible to rent a car with driver in Bahir Dar and travel the northern circuit to Gonder-Aksum-Mekele and then drop the car off…
Ethiopia - any questions??

by hazelturner 09 March 2011

Just back from a 3 week trip to Ethiopia taking in the following places: Addis, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Simien Mountains, Aksum, Lalibela.…
#3 Ethiopia, Jan. 23, 2011

by Lor 23 January 2011

When I was trying to buy my bus ticket last Sunday, I did run across an educational seminar on the back of a flatbed truck with a bullhorn,…
Ethiopia in a few days. Need budget help.

by samlaw 21 January 2011

I have 10 USD / 6 GBP or about 160 Birr per night budgeted for a hotel and will be in Gonder, Bahir Dar, Addis, Lalibela, Harar and maybe…
Ethiopia in a few days. Need budget help.

by samlaw 21 January 2011

I have 10 USD / 6 GBP or about 160 Birr per night budgeted for a hotel and will be in Gonder, Bahir Dar, Addis, Lalibela, Harar and maybe…
RE: Two weeks' itinerary? Simien tour necessary?

by Simsy 21 January 2011

I like Aksum and the getting to it from Gondar is a really beautiful all day drive. But something has to give and Aksum is the one. You…
Two weeks' itinerary? Simien tour necessary?

by Maas 21 January 2011

So I've unfortunately only got two weeks to burn but would very much like to squeeze in Ethiopia if at all possible. I'm thinking Addis-Aksu…
Travel buddies in Ethiopia

by pineapplepumpkin 18 January 2011

Hi I will be travelling through Ethiopia from Addis Ababa on the 22nd of January to the 17th of February I hope to go to Lake Tana, Gond…
Re: simien trek and transport from Debark

by ziziode 12 January 2011

Hallo Peter, You can have lunch on the edge of a sheer drop or you dust remain 19 meters away, that is always possible. What I did for…
Ethiopia by bus

by cernochvole 04 December 2010

Hi, I'm going to Ethiopia in January and I would like to travel mostly by bus. Can you tell me how l How many hours I will spent in…
Where is it worth to stay longer?

by GillesB 29 August 2010

Hi! Ok, one of those 1.000 questions about itinerary. We plan to spend 16 days over Xmas / New Year in Ethiopia. Worst possible time,…
Back recently - random notes

by ivorypearl 06 August 2010

Hi all, I recently returned from a solo trip to Ethiopia (in July, for a couple of weeks). I had enough time to see what my budget (no…
3 nights/4 days in Northern Ethiopia: Gonder, Bahir Dar or Aksum?

by Shay37 21 March 2010

Hi there, Planning a trip to Ethiopia later in the year. Going to Lalibela for a few days and then a 4 night TESFA trek near Lalibela.…
Re: Aksum and Lalibela

by reginevora 20 December 2009

Hi Greta! What I can tell you is that I bought the guide in a bookshop of Adwa Road, in Addis Ababa. It's the road linking Piassa with…
best place in ethiopia for New years?

by ashk1 13 December 2009

Hi, Myself & friend will be spending 7 days in total traveling in Ethiopia & would love to know where we should aim for New Years eve?…
Re: Looking for others for Simien Trek

by travellust 25 November 2009

Hey Chris, I may be interested. My schedule is pretty flexible at this point, but I have decided to fly to Aksum for the Nov. 30th festi…
Ethiopia 8 full days only

by frede 23 November 2009

Hi I really would love to go to Ethiopia and have long been fascinated by it but due to work commitments, I would only be able to go…
RE: Bahir Dar - Lalibela

by evanchartier 26 October 2009

hey...from what I know there is no direct bus connection from Bahir Dar to Lalibela. Best bet: either complete the circle to the north…