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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 […]

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

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Ethiopia’s Omo Valley: an expensive human zoo?

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

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

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