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Ethiopian Visa Requirements for Tourists
March 26th, 2010
Ethiopia offers a variety of advantages to tourists, including a friendly, welcoming culture, a fascinating history and a host of unforgettable destinations. Oh, and did I mention that they have some of the best coffee in the world? Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and the country's cafe culture rivals that of Europe.
If you are going sight-seeing in Ethiopia consider hiring a driver to take you around the countryside. According to Gadling.com, this is the best way to experience the beauty of the landscape and the warmth of the local people.
Enjoy your trip, but make sure that you have all of the appropriate documents in hand before you leave. American citizens traveling to Ethiopia need more than just passports. You will also need an Ethiopian visa, even if you are just goi
Get an Ethiopian Visa to See the Stone Churches of Lalibela
December 27th, 2009
Lalibela, Ethiopia is named for an Ethiopian king who reigned from 1189 to 1229. Originally called Roha, the town was renamed in honor of King/Saint Gebre Mesqel Lalibela.
Christianity became established in Ethiopia during the 4th century AD, long before Europeans ever set foot in the country. King Lalibela is famous for building a "new Jerusalem" in the town that was later named after him, after Jerusalem itself was taken by a Muslim army led by Saladin in 1187. Depending on the source, King Lalibela is said to either have spent time in Jerusalem as a young man, before he ascended to the throne, or to have seen it in a vision.
As a result, many of the landmarks in the town of Lalibela are named after areas in Jerusalem. King Lalibela also commissioned many stunning cross-shaped ch
Getting an Ethiopian Visa to Hike the Semien Mountains
December 13th, 2009
Ethiopia is often overlooked as a tourist destination, but it is actually a treasure trove of history, archaeology and natural attractions. One of the major national attractions is the Semien Mountains, in the north of Ethiopia.
Rugged and isolated, the Semien Mountains offer incredible opportunities for hiking and backpacking. The tallest mountain in the range is Ras Dashen, which towers 15,159 feet above sea level.
Campsites in the Semien Mountains are basic, but what the mountains lack in luxury, they make up for in scenery and solitude. Due to the unique geological processes that formed them, the mountains are filled with interesting rock formations.
They are also home to a variety of interesting wildlife, such as the Gelada baboon, the lynx-like caracal and the endangered