Helicopter in Gheralta
A new form of tourism is all of a sudden developing in Ethiopia: the helicopter ride. Last month, I went back to the Gheralta lodge, one of my favourite retreats … Continue reading
May 29, 2015 · 1 Comment
A trip to the Danakil depression (Part I): descent into another world
The drive down from the Abyssinian highlands to the Danakil Depresion is like a descent into another world, a world of scarce ressources and bare survival, but equally a world … Continue reading
January 23, 2013 · 3 Comments
The ancient Kingdom of Axum
Before spending a few days in Gheralta, we had a cultural stop in the northern city of Axum where we flew to from Addis. Axum, often considered as the cradle … Continue reading
November 22, 2012 · Leave a comment
Trekking up the Gheralta mountain in Tigray
Everybody in Addis talks about the Gheralta Lodge in Tigray as being the best one in Ethiopia. The place is so popular that it is advisable to book weeks if … Continue reading
November 17, 2012 · 1 Comment
Salambo in Addis 