Category: Travel Vlog
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Addis Ababa – Secret Spot At Mount Etoto
Today, I’m headed for a picnic at a secret spot on Mount Entoto, the highest peak overlooking Addis Ababa. But, to get there first, I have to take a combination of four minibuses. The whole fare combined probably costs around a dollar, with the third bus stopping in an interesting market area. The fourth bus…
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The Corona Arch Rappel And Mini-Swing!
Today, I’m taking a break from my Africa videos for a throwback adventure in Moab, Utah. In this video, I’m headed out to the Corona Arch to rappel and do a mini-swing off it. However, before continuing, I do have to say that this video was filmed before the BLM, or Bureau of Land Management,…
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Getting Around Addis Ababa (Transportation) + Scams
Today, I’m going to go through all the main modes of transportation in Addis Ababa: minibuses, light rail, taxis, and the bajaj (tuk-tuks). 1. Minibuses First, the minibus. The minibus is king. It’s cheap, around 5-10birr to get to many places, it’s efficient and pretty safe. To get on them, you either wait in a…
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Ethiopia’s Timkat Festival
Today, I’m joining the Timkat festival, a celebration of the Epiphany that’s particularly revered in Ethiopia. One of the major sites is actually taking place in my neighbourhood across from where I live in a local soccer field. The celebration is pretty much 24/7 for a few days, and since I’m still jetlagging, I get…
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Arrival Day 1
In my first vlog post, I leave Toronto on a rainy winter day and step foot into Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. It’s a big (but pleasant) culture shock as I head right into the city on a quiet day during the Timkat festival, and here are some of my immediate reactions to the…
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Courage Republic Vlog Launch!
Dear Friends, I’m happy to announce the release of the Courage Republic vlog – formerly known as Rising Bean. It’s more or less the video continuation of Rising Bean, and is all about being courageous, facing fears, and continuous learning. It means constantly being uncomfortable, putting myself out there, and failing quite a bit. But, along the way,…