Tag: Addis Ababa
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Addis Ababa Ethiopian Coffee Shop Tour | Maji, Kaldi, Fanta Coffee + Raizel Cafe
Coffee lovers unite! Today, I’m hopping around Addis Ababa’s most popular coffee shops and cafes, mostly encountering Western style coffees, but also checking out some traditional Ethiopian coffee. My list includes Maji Coffee, Fanta Coffee, Raizel Cafe, and Kaldi Coffee. This is just the tip of the coffee iceberg though – subscribe and stay tuned…
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REAL LIFE WEDDING + PARTY CRASHING In Ethiopia
In this episode, I’m crashing a few weddings in Ethiopia. Weddings seem to be a huge deal in Ethiopia. If a wedding is happening, you’ll know, because there’s deafeningly loud music, dancing on the streets, and once in a while, videographers filming couples in moving vehicles like a music video. I don’t know if it’s…
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THE MOST USEFUL ETHIOPIA TRAVEL TIPS Part 1: Phone, Internet, Cheap Flights, Customs
My video on getting around in Ethiopia was really useful for many of you, so today I’m breaking down all the important things you need to know when you land into Addis Ababa. This is the first part of two, and I’ll talk about phone, internet, electricity, customs, cheap flights, and an incident with Ethiopia…
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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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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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Street Magic, Suicidal Road Crossings In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Today, I got a little street magic in the works. But, before we get to that, I’m going to hit the streets of Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa is fastly developing, and kind of like China in the 2000’s, is a city of contrasts. It’s by no mean luxurious, but I could be walking past some…
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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…