Both of the Jupiter Hotels in Addis have decent wifi in there bars. It is free if you purchase something like a coffee or a Coke. Also the...
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Living in Ethiopia for 15 years and loving it.Recent activity
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Is there a place with a decent internet-speed in Addis Ababa? in the Africa Branch
about 23 hours ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ethiopia visa for 6 months - where can I get a in the Africa Branch
This is cut and pasted from the Washington DC Ethiopian Embassy website. I know that others have posted back along about getting an...
3 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Receiving calls in Ethiopia in the Africa Branch
PS A prepaid cell phone is a good way to send and receive texts to/from the USA. I am not sure about other countries.
18 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Being met at Bole Airport ???? Important new info in the Africa Branch
It is the same for everyone. I am wondering if this is a temporary measure or permanent as this was started sometime before the current...
18 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Receiving calls in Ethiopia in the Africa Branch
If you bring an iPhone it will have to be "unlocked". If it is not, there are places here that can do it. However, from your post it sounds...
18 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Can I use my MasterCard (Maestro) in Ethiopia (debitcard, not creditcard)? in the Africa Branch
While Visa seems to be the preferred card, I have a Master Card with the NYCE and Cirrus networks on the back it works at all Dashen Banks....
20 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where in Addis to purchase a sim for my phone in the Africa Branch
May Computer in the buildng next to the Edna Mall has SIM cars for both cell phones and CDMA internet connections. The on in the building...
27 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Visa Questions & Inexpensive Tickets? in the Africa Branch
About tickets, I had to check out tickets for our trip home this summer. While tickets from Ethiopia to the US are usually cheaper than...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Visa Questions & Inexpensive Tickets? in the Africa Branch
First, traveling with a child, do you need a letter from the husband? Yes and No! My wife does not hold a US Passport but does hold a green...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Mid range hotel in Nairobi in the Africa Branch
Although I have never held or been to meeings there, I have stayed at the Gracehouse next to the YaYa center. I find it to be quite nice...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Addis Ababa swimming and hotel questions. in the Africa Branch
The Jupiter Hotel Bole Branch is nice and near the airport, although with the construction on Bole road it may take a few extra minutes to...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Things to do in Addis Ababa with twin 6 year old girls? in the Africa Branch
PS all these places serve food.
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Things to do in Addis Ababa with twin 6 year old girls? in the Africa Branch
Bob Bong's Fun Palace at the Edna Mall is a mini version of Chuck-E-Cheeze. They have a varity of activities and some that would suit 6...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Coffee Beans in Addis Ababa?: in the Africa Branch
I vote with farenj. I have been buying Mokara for years and every trip home I take a few kilos. We also use it on a regular basis in our...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Addis Nightlife in the Africa Branch
Jupiter in Cansances used to have Jazz night on Thursdays.
about 1 month ago
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