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Sulphur springs at Dallol in Danakil Depression
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Danakil Depression trip: guide, tips, and what to expect

Bubbling lava lake colouring the night sky into a vivid red, sleeping at an active volcano, salt lakes, sulphurous mounds […]

October 26, 2025
omo valley travel guide
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Omo Valley travel guide and tips

I cannot emphasize enough on the importance of responsible Omo Valley travel. Unless you want a human zoo experience, you […]

October 26, 2025
a hamar woman of the omo valley tribes
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

18 real life photos of Omo Valley tribes in Ethiopia

As a curious traveler, I desperately wanted to see and experience the Omo Valley tribes in Ethiopia. In my mind, […]

October 26, 2025
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Addis Ababa to Jinka: an Ethiopian road trip in photos

An Ethiopian road trip is similar to the ones we have in the Indian subcontinent. Expect smooth roads, broken roads, […]

October 26, 2025
addis mercato
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Photo essay of Addis Mercato – largest open-air market in Africa

So let’s get this straight. I am from India. I understand chaos, unregulated traffic, hustle, and bustle. Crowds don’t deter […]

October 26, 2025
a sight seen during my ethiopia trip
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Things to remember before you plan your Ethiopia trip

What most people conjure up at the mention of Ethiopia are visions of a drought devastated land, bloody civil war, […]

October 26, 2025
mursi tribe of ethiopia
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

20 photos that will want to make you visit Ethiopia

It all started many years back when I saw fantastic pictures of the Danakil Depression; surreal photos of the most […]

October 26, 2025
marsa alam diving offers sea cows
Africa, Egypt, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Best Marsa Alam diving sites

The marine world along the Marsa Alam coast is a real treasure trove for the diver. Here you can see […]

October 26, 2025
marsa alam travel guide
Africa, Egypt, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Marsa Alam travel guide

Egypt’s Red Sea coast is as stunning as it is varied. The comfort travelers have Sharm-el-Sheikh and Hurghada, while the […]

October 26, 2025
underwater world of marsa alam
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Underwater photos that will take your breath away

While traveling is not recommended right now, nothing is stopping you from discovering another world full of beauty, archaeological ruins, […]

October 26, 2025
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I am Svetlana, a travel writer, teacher, and mom. This blog is all about my experiences from around the world.   READ MORE

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