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• Ethiopian Food Guide: What to Eat on Your First Trip

  

  Ethiopian food was one of the things I enjoyed most about travelling in Ethiopia. It can feel slightly confusing the first time you sit down to a proper meal.... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2026

• Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony: What to Expect and How It Works

  

  An Ethiopian coffee ceremony is not something to rush. The beans are roasted in front of you, incense hangs in the air, and the coffee is brewed slowly. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2026

• Feeding Hyenas in Harar, Ethiopia: What It’s Really Like

  

  Feeding wild hyenas in Harar was one of the strangest things I did in Ethiopia. It was also one of the few that made me properly nervous. Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2026

• Harar Travel Guide: Walled City, Hyenas and Slow Travel

  

  Harar wasn’t somewhere I knew much about before I arrived in Ethiopia. I’d heard about the hyenas but not much else. It ended up being one of the places I... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2026

• Bahir Dar Travel Guide: Lake Tana, Monasteries and Blue Nile Falls

  

  Bahir Dar adds a very different mood to a northern Ethiopia itinerary. After the intensity of Lalibela and Gondar, I found it noticeably calmer. Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2026

• Gondar Travel Guide: Things to Do and Where to Stay

  

  Gondar can look like a quick stopover when you’re planning a northern Ethiopia itinerary. That’s how I first treated it too. I was mainly passing through on... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2026

• Simien Mountains Trekking Guide for First Timers

  

  The classic Simien Mountains treks aren’t especially technical, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy. Part of this is altitude. You’re often hiking above 3,000... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2026

• How Many Days in Lalibela? And How to Make the Most of Them

  

  At sunrise in Lalibela, the churches don’t feel like monuments. Priests in white robes move through narrow rock passages, chanting carries through the tunnels,... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2026

• Addis Ababa Travel Guide: Things to Do and First-Time Tips

  

  Addis Ababa is probably where your Ethiopia trip starts, but I wouldn’t build the trip around it. For me, Addis is a place to land, get organised, see a few... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2026

• How to Get Around Ethiopia: Flights, Buses and Travel Tips

  

  The main mistake I see people making with transport in Ethiopia is planning by distance alone. A journey that looks manageable on a map can take most of the... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2026

• Is Ethiopia Safe to Visit Right Now?

  

  Last checked June 2026 Ethiopia isn’t a straightforward yes or no when it comes to travel safety right now. I’ve travelled to Ethiopia three times and it’s one... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2026

• Best Time to Visit Ethiopia: Month-by-Month Guide

  

  For most first trips to Ethiopia, I’d start by looking at October to February. That’s usually the most straightforward window for travelling through much of... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2026

• Ethiopia Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

  

  Ethiopia is a country I’d recommend carefully, not casually. After more than two months travelling there across multiple trips, I still think it’s one of the... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2026

• A Traveller’s Guide to Albanian Culture and Traditions

  

  Albanian culture is rooted in hospitality, tight-knit families, and a long, sometimes turbulent history. When I was travelling around the country, I lost count... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2025

• Is Albania Safe To Visit?

  

  Yes, Albania is safe to visit. In fact, it feels safer than plenty of better-known parts of Europe. I’ve spent almost two months travelling around the country,... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2025

• Hidden Gems in Albania You’ll Want to Keep to Yourself

  

  Some of my favourite places in Albania were the ones I stumbled across by accident. A quiet cove with no road access, a clifftop village where I was the only... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2025

• Visiting Gjirokaster Castle – What to Know Before You Go

  

  Gjirokaster Castle is one of the most impressive places I visited in southern Albania. It sits high above the old stone town, with views over the Drino Valley... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2025

• Backpacking In Albania: A Comprehensive Guide

  

  Albania feels like it was made for backpacking. It’s affordable, fairly easy to move around, and packed with culture, wild scenery, and little corners most... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2025

• 3-Day Tirana Itinerary: Local Tips, Food, Culture & Hidden Corners

  

  Tirana isn’t like other European capitals, and that’s one of the reasons I like it. It’s rough around the edges, full of contrasts, and constantly surprising. Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2025

• Wild Camping in Albania: Legality, Safety + Best Areas

  

  Camping in Albania gives you access to some of the wildest and quietest corners of the Balkans. From remote mountain valleys to empty strips of coast, you can... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2025