Not so Basic, Bahir Dar

The first time I ventured north to this lakeside town, I was planning for a long weekend visit inclusive of all of the “classic” destinations that a tourist would need to see. My boyfriend and I visited the Blue Nile Falls, crossing the swinging bridge to get the overhead view…

Five Churches to Visit in the Gheralta Mountains- Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

Located 127 km from Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, are the Gheralta Mountains of northern Ethiopia, home to the largest number of cliff churches in Africa and some of the oldest churches in the world, not to mention the most difficult to access. The Gheralta Mountains are a…

Where to Stay in the Gheralta Mountains

If you’re planning your trip to the Tigray region of Ethiopia, it’s likely you’re going through a tourism company or individual guide who is experienced in the region and will complete accommodation bookings on your behalf. However, if you’re like me, even if this is true it’s nice to have…