My lazy, relaxing Aksum days
Aksum held no attraction for me except that I wanted to be in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. I was […]
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India
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 […]
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, […]
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India
Introduction to the Lower Omo Valley in Ethiopia
The Omo Valley is all about its people and the fascinating timeless they live, or at least still did until […]
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India
Ethiopia’s Omo Valley: an expensive human zoo?
“Caramela, caramela”, “dollar, dollar,”…little boys of around five or six, their faces and bare bodies fascinatingly painted, followed me around […]
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, […]
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 […]
Africa, Ethiopia, Outside India
My Addis Ababa memories: a disorienting introduction to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa started on the wrong foot with me. My arrival coincided with the inauguration of a brand new terminal/arrival […]