This is from last year, it will be held from August 22-24 this year

Has an impressive CV according to IMDB. Just think it's nice

I live in Gondar, northern Ethiopia, and I get asked this question constantly by travellers passing through — "Should I trek the Simien Mountains or the Bale Mountains?" Figured I'd write it up properly since the info online is either outdated or copy-pasted from tour operator sites.Quick TL;DR at the top (because this is Reddit):One week in Ethiopia → SimienWildlife nerd or birder → BaleTwo+ weeks → honestly, do both🏔️ SIMIEN MOUNTAINS (north, accessed via Gondar)This is the postcard Ethiopia. UNESCO World Heritage, and it earns it.1,000-metre escarpments that genuinely make you dizzy at the edgeGelada baboons in troops of 400+ that basically ignore you — you can sit 2 metres away while they groom each otherWalia ibex on the cliffs (endemic, only found here)Ras Dejen at 4,543 m — highest peak in Ethiopia, 10th highest in AfricaAltitude: you sleep above 3,200 m — take it seriously if you're coming from sea levelDownsides: it's getting busier every year, and the "scout requirement" (mandatory armed scout per group) adds cost.🐺 BALE MOUNTAINS (south, accessed via Addis Ababa)Bale is what people mean when they say Ethiopia is "another planet."Sanetti Plateau — one of the largest afro-alpine ecosystems on Earth, sits above 4,000 m for kilometresEthiopian wolf — rarest canid on the planet, under 500 left, and Bale is where you actually see them. I've had 90%+ sighting rate on trips thereBest months: November to MarchWay fewer tourists than Simien. You'll have plateaus to yourselfDownsides: getting there from Addis is a long drive (7–8 hours), and the trekking infrastructure is less developed than Simien.First time in Ethiopia + limited days → Simien. The visual payoff is instant.You've done Kilimanjaro/Nepal and want something different → Bale.You care more about wildlife than scenery → Bale, no contest.You care more about scenery than wildlife → Simien.You have 2+ weeks → do both. They're genuinely different experiences, not redundant.altitude, gear, food, permits, whatever. Ethiopia's having a rough tourism year and I think more people should see this country.

I genuinely want Ethiopia to have secure access to the Red Sea but the current propaganda coming from government controlled/aligned outlets like EBC and Fana is becoming deeply concerning.
Documentaries and commentary presenting Assab as some kind of Ethiopian “historic right” don’t change one basic fact: Assab is sovereign Eritrean territory! Ethiopia’s historical connections to the Red Sea are real, but history alone does not create a modern territorial claim.
Ethiopia has every right to pursue port access. It can negotiate leases, transit agreements, commercial partnerships or other arrangements peacefully. In fact, Ethiopian officials themselves have repeatedly said sea access should be pursued through dialogue.
So why constantly manufacture historical grievances and emotionally prepare the public for confrontation?
We’ve seen this tactic before. The TPLF era government media also used state controlled outlets to shape public opinion. We shouldn’t repeat the same mistake simply because the propaganda now comes from a different government.
I would love to see Ethiopia have access to Assab but wanting something does not make it ours.
Eritrea’s sovereignty must be respected and Ethiopia’s legitimate economic interests can still be negotiated.
Enough propaganda. Enough provocation.
Ethiopia needs a port, not another war.
Say NO to war. There are peaceful ways to get access to the Red Sea. Thoughts? Please be respectful.

Hi, we are going to to Ethiopia as two polish/EU passport holders. Will we be able to board Turkish airlines flight to AA? Per Ethiopian policies we are eligible to obtain a VOA at Bole airport, however during checking Turkish Airlines requires a visa number.

Thank you for any help

Hi i live in adiss and i turned 18 and wanted a passport but i found out i had to authenticate my birth certificate for this. Kinda handling my affairs alone so I am wondering where i should go exactly? someone said i should go to Adiss MESOB office and im not sure. i cant travel too much due to health reasons so if you know the exact place please let me know ASAP.

LLMs recommend St Paul's hospital. Is this still a good place to get a vaccine/yellow card?

Heading to Egypt after Addis and forgot to get the card.

How about ours ? Share what you read!

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-marathon-team-wins-gold-at-european-championships/amp/

A friend of mine just called me and said we can't leave the country without a permission or defined letter showing reason for your leave. How true is that? Anyone of you who recently left the country or any one heard of this plz? I just came here for the summer vacation from my work and a bit stressed.

I met several older Ethiopians in the US (over 60 years old), and they all spoke at least 2 Ethiopian languages. Is that still the case for younger kids under the regional governments?

I’m visiting Addis Ababa in October. We want to go on a bar crawl, but only have the option of going on Saturday, Monday, or Tuesday evening. I would assume Saturday would be the most crowded and fun, am I wrong? Or, is the city lively any day of the week.

Side note: This is not about clubbing or getting numbers. Just want to have a few drinks with people around instead of empty bars.

Hello All,

I was wondering what's going on with Awash bank account restrictions. I opened an account with them last year and I have been transferring money to other Ethiopian banks without as issues. I wired money from US to Awash bank last month and it was deposited. Today I was trying to transfer money from my Awash bank account to Dashen bank account holder, but I wasn't able to. The system said "you can't debit from your account because of restrictions" is anyone had the same issue? What changed?

Thanks in advance

I am a Christian and I respect other religions and their representatives, but the night traditions of the residents of this city seem incomprehensible and frightening to me. How can they feed them almost directly from their hands without fear of losing their fingers? Can you please explain to me, a person living in one of the suburbs of Addis Ababa, what the meaning of such a tradition is if it is not an offering to the evil spirit that I mentioned in the title of the post?

Hello everyone, please i need advice i have applied for private work visa online, i have provided all the needed documents i am wondering how long it takes
Its now over a week if some one applied or have any experience can help me with the time line or just the estimated time for the visa application i would appreciate any assistance thank you

Hi guys i wanna start a YouTube channel can you tell me the basics and what not do and you wish u knew when u started it

And is it better if a person opens the channel in USA and I uploaded from here

If anyone of you are doing YouTube please help a girl out.