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September 7, 2025

Top Tips for Visiting Arba minch

The best hotels are Haile, Paradise, and Mora Heights. Haile is the most expensive and the “poshest”. Paradise and Mora are cheaper, more local style, but both very comfortable and with great views. I would deffo consider all 3. The 40 springs is super close to the city and very safe. Top tip: there is not 1 single price for...

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July 9, 2025

Best Playgrounds in Addis

With two small kids, we are always on the lookout for a good playground and, ideally, one with a restaurant next door when we can enjoy food and drink whilst the little ones play. So far, I’ve found three great stand-alone playgrounds and three with bars nearby, but unfortuantely two are only open to members. If you know of a...

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October 11, 2024

24h Shopping Trip to Jeddah

24h Shopping Trip to Jeddah I recently returned from a 24-hour shopping trip to Jeddah. Despite the joys of living in Addis, we all know that imported goods can be very expensive here (or not available at all), and so my wife and I decided to send me on a shopping run.   Why Jeddah? Jeddah is the cheapest international...

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September 30, 2024

Ethiopia and the Korean War

Ethiopia and the Korean War When I was at the Korean hospital the other day, I read on the wall that they provide free healthcare to all Korean War veterans. I was intrigued to learn that Ethiopians took part in the Korean war and so I did a little digging. Here’s what I learned. Ethiopia was one of the 16...

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