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| Driving to Goba: The Bale Dry Season Begins | 06 nov. 2026 | 00:10:34 | |
We have finally left the heat of Āwash and arrived in Goba, the gateway to the Bale Mountains. Today is about the drive south through Adama and Shashemene, the changing landscape as we enter the highlands, and settling into our new base for the wolf season. I will walk you through what it costs to live here now, the political mood in the zone, and why November is the critical window for seeing the Ethiopian wolf on the Sanetti Plateau. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 98 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Goba, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Āwash, Adama, Shashemene, Robe, Zeybala Walase, Bale Mountains National Park, Dinsho, Sanetti Plateau. Covered: Goba Arrival and Logistics, Bale Mountains National Park Access, Cost of Living in High Highlands, Elephantine Wolf Tracking Season, Local Politics and Farming Seasons. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #BaleMountains #EthiopianWolf #SanettiPlateau #GobaOromia #VisitEthiopia #AfricaTravel #WildlifePhotography #EthiopianCulture #BegaSeason #HikingEthiopia #TulluDimtu #MountainNyala #TravelPodcast #DawitBekele #EthiopiaVlog #AutumnInEthiopia #ResponsibleTravel | |||
| Last Dawn in Awash: Floods, Oryx and the Road North | 05 nov. 2026 | 00:09:28 | |
Dawit spends his final day in Āwash before heading north to Lalibela. He navigates the muddy aftermath of recent floods, visits Awash National Park for a last wildlife encounter, and sorts out the practicalities of leaving this rugged Rift Valley town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 97 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Āwash, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Allalimo kebele, Bank Sefer, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery, Awash National Park, Illala Saha plains, Fantale lava flows, Mount Fentale, Gored Gored Restaurant. Covered: Awash National Park Wildlife, Local Dining Costs, Residency Logistics, Geological Activity, Travel Preparations. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #AwashNationalPark #AfarRegion #LalibelaBound #EthiopianWildlife #BeisaOryx #AwashRiver #RiftValleyGeology #TravelEthiopia #AdventureTravel #CulturalHeritage #LucyFossil #KarrayyuCulture #EthiopianCoffee #SustainableTravel #AfricaTravelGuide #VolcanicLandscapes #DrySeasonTravel | |||
| Last Dawn in Awash: Floods, Oryx and the Road North | 04 nov. 2026 | 00:10:41 | |
My final morning in Āwash before heading north to Lalibela. The Awash River is still running high from recent floods, but the dry season wildlife is gathering at the water’s edge. I share practical tips on permits, costs, and what it really takes to live here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 96 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Āwash, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Allalimo, Awash National Park, Illala Saha plains, Fantale lava flows, Awash Falls, Filwoha Hot Springs, Gored Gored Restaurant, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery. Covered: Awash National Park Wildlife, Cost of Living in Awash, Travel Logistics to Lalibela, Residency and Bureaucracy, Awash River Flooding Impact, Local Dining and Culture. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AwashNationalPark #EthiopiaTravel #AfarRegion #LalibelaJourney #SimienMountains #BeisaOryx #RiftValleyLife #EthiopiaFood #TravelTips2026 #AwashFalls #LucyFossil #BudgetTravelEthiopia #ResidencyInEthiopia #WildlifeSafari #EastAfricaTravel #EthiopianCulture #DrySeasonTravel #RoadTripEthiopia | |||
| Awash Floods, Rift Quakes and the Dry Season | 03 nov. 2026 | 00:10:25 | |
Day eight in Āwash brings high river water from recent floods, persistent seismic activity in the Fentale rift, and a deep dive into the daily rhythms of life along the Afar depression. Dawit explores the contrast between the muddy Awash River and the dusty plains, sharing practical advice on safety, costs, and navigating the region's complex landscape. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 95 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Āwash, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Allalimo Kebele, Bank Sefer Kebele, Awash National Park, Illala Saha Plains, Fantale Lava Flows, Lower Valley of the Awash, Gored Gored Restaurant, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery. Covered: Seismic Activity, River Flooding, Daily Costs, Wildlife Viewing, Administrative Logistics, Local Dining. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #AwashNationalPark #AfarRegion #RiftValley #TravelEthiopia #WildlifeEthiopia #BeisaOryx #GeologicalWonders #CulturalTravel #AfarCulture #LucyFossil #EthiopiaLife #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #AdventureTravel #EthiopianCoffee #VolkanoEthiopia #Seismology | |||
| Awash Floods, Rift Quakes and the Dry Season | 02 nov. 2026 | 00:10:26 | |
Day seven in Āwash: navigating floodwaters on the Awash River, dealing with seismic activity from Mount Fentale, and finding routine amidst travel advisories. A look at daily costs, local wildlife, and the reality of living in the Afar lowlands. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 94 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Āwash, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Awash National Park, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery, Gored Gored Restaurant, Deho Lodge, Bank Sefer, Allalimo, Mount Fentale, Illala Saha plains. Covered: Awash National Park Wildlife, Daily Costs & Inflation, Safety & Travel Advisories, Local Dining & Culture, Residency Logistics. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AwashNationalPark #AfarRegion #EthiopiaTravel #RiftValley #BeisaOryx #MountFentale #EthiopiaFood #Injera #TravelTips #SoloTravelEthiopia #WildlifePhotography #AfarCulture #EthiopiaVlog #DrySeason #RiftValleyGeology #EthiopiaLife #TravelInsurance #AfroAdventure | |||
| Awash Rift: Dawn, Dust and the Dry Season | 01 nov. 2026 | 00:09:58 | |
Day six in Āwash brings the dry season heat, a minor earthquake tremor, and the first clear look at the park's wildlife. I walk through Allalimo kebele, grab coffee at YeGesha, and reflect on the costs of living in the Rift Valley. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 93 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Āwash, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Allalimo kebele, Bank Sefer, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery, Awash National Park, Illala Saha plains, Mount Fentale, Filwoha Hot Springs, Kereyu Lodge. Covered: Awash National Park Wildlife, Local Cost of Living, YeGesha Cafe Visit, Seismic Activity in Afar, Gored Gored Restaurant, Fayda ID Registration. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AwashNationalPark #EthiopiaTravel #AfarRegion #RiftValley #BeisaOryx #AwashFalls #EthiopiaFood #TravelEthiopia #WildlifePhotography #DrySeasonAfrica #GeologicalWonders #EthiopianCoffee #LocalLife #SustainableTravel #EastAfricaAdventure #AwashRiver #ParkRangers #EthiopiaCulture | |||
| Awash Rift: Oryx, Quakes and the Dry Season | 31 oct. 2026 | 00:13:12 | |
Dawit settles into day five in Āwash, navigating a minor earthquake, visiting Awash National Park for wildlife viewing, and discussing the practicalities of living in the Afar region amidst security advisories. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 92 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Āwash, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Allalimo, Bank Sefer, Cravings Restaurant & Bar, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Awash National Park, Illala Saha plains, Fantale lava flows, Filwoha Hot Springs. Covered: Seismic Activity in Afar, Local Cost of Living, Park Wildlife & Safety, Residency Logistics, Cultural Tensions, Geological Activity. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AwashNationalPark #AfarRegion #EthiopiaTravel #ResidencyInEthiopia #BeisaOryx #VolcanicRiftValley #EthiopiaCostOfLiving #TravelSafety2026 #WildlifePhotography #AfarCulture #ExpatsInEthiopia #GeologicalWonders #AwashRiver #HikingEthiopia #DigitalNomadAfrica #EastAfricanSafari #TravelPodcast #DawitBekele | |||
| Awash Rift: Oryx, Quakes and the Dry Season | 30 oct. 2026 | 00:12:19 | |
Day four in Āwash brings a minor earthquake, a drive to the park for beisa oryx, and the practicalities of living on the Rift Valley floor as the dry season begins. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 91 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Āwash, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Allalimo, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery, Bank Sefer, Mariam Sefer, Ethio Telecom, Awash National Park, Illala Saha Plains, Gored Gored Restaurant. Covered: Seismic Activity in Afar, Awash National Park Wildlife, Local Cost of Living, SIM Registration and Digital ID, Security Advisories and Safety, Cultural Engagement with Karrayyu. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AwashNationalPark #EthiopiaTravel #AfarRegion #RiftValleyLife #BeisaOryx #TravelEthiopia #LucyFossil #MountFentale #AwashFalls #EthiopianCulture #DigitalIDFayda #WildlifeEthiopia #ResidentLife #VolcanicGeology #KarrayyuPeople #DrySeasonTravel #EastAfricaAdventure #SustainableTourism | |||
| Awash Rift: Earthquakes, Oryx and Daily Life | 29 oct. 2026 | 00:09:33 | |
Day three in Āwash. Dawit navigates the aftershocks of a local tremor, visits the Awash Falls, and breaks down the real costs of living and visiting Ethiopia's first national park. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 90 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Āwash, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Allalimo, Gored Gored Restaurant, Awash National Park, Illala Saha plains, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery, Bank Sefer, Deho Lodge, Kereyu Lodge. Covered: Awash National Park Wildlife, Local Economy & Costs, Residency Bureaucracy, Safety Advisories, Geological Activity. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #AwashNationalPark #LivingInEthiopia #AfarRegion #RiftValleyGeology #EthiopianCostOfLiving #WildlifeEthiopia #TravelTipsEthiopia #AwashRiver #EthiopianCoffee #ResidencyInEthiopia #EastAfricaTravel #DawitBekelePodcast #EthiopiaFoodGuide #SafariEthiopia #BudgetTravelEthiopia #CulturalTravel #VolcanicLandscapes | |||
| Awash Rift Valley: Earthquakes, Rain and The Dry Season | 28 oct. 2026 | 00:11:56 | |
Day two in Āwash brings heavy kiremt rains, a local earthquake swarm, and the first steps into Awash National Park. Dawit explores the cost of living, residency logistics, and the wild beauty of the Afar lowlands. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 89 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Āwash, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Allalimo kebele, Bank Sefer, Mariam Sefer, Awash National Park, Awash Falls, Mount Fentale, YeGesha Specialty Cafe, Cravings Restaurant & Bar. Covered: Awash Residency Logistics, Rift Valley Geology, Park Wildlife & Safety, Local Economy & Costs, Cultural Tensions. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AwashNationalPark #EthiopiaTravel #RiftValleyLife #AfarRegion #DawitBekelePodcast #EthiopiaResidency #FaydaID #AwashFalls #HikingEthiopia #EastAfricaTravel #VolcanicLandscapes #EthiopianCulture #SafarTravelTips #BudgetTravelEthiopia #WildlifeEthiopia #AddisDjiboutiRail #LucyDiscovery #TravelSafetyTips | |||
| Driving the Rift: Jijiga to Awash and the Dry Season | 27 oct. 2026 | 00:10:33 | |
Dawit drives west from Jijiga through Harar and Dire Dawa, descending into the Afar depression. He settles into a flat in Āwash, navigates residency logistics, and explores the edge of the national park as the dry season begins. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 88 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Āwash, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Jijiga, Harar, Dire Dawa, Bank Sefer, Allalimo, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Awash National Park, Illala Saha plains. Covered: Journey from Jijiga to Awash, Residency and Bureaucracy, Awash National Park Wildlife, Local Costs and Economy, Safety Advisories. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #AwashNationalPark #AfarRegion #EthiopiaLiving #VisitEthiopia #TravelTipsEthiopia #ResidencyInEthiopia #WildlifeEthiopia #AfarDesert #EthiopianCulture #TravelSafe #EastAfricaTravel #RiftValley #NomadLife #DigitalNomadEthiopia #EthiopiaFood #TravelPodcast #AdventureTravel | |||
| Jijiga Last Day: Rain, Roads and the Northward Turn | 26 oct. 2026 | 00:10:02 | |
The final full day in Jijiga as the short rains begin. Dawit navigates the construction-heavy streets, visits the livestock markets one last time, and prepares for the long drive north to Lalibela and the Simien Mountains. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 87 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Jijiga, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Kebele 04, A10 Highway, Badda 'As, Fooq Dheere, Taiwan Market, Hadhudhley Grain Market, Makhaayada Hiil Cafe, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia - Minna Mall Branch. Covered: Jijiga Daily Life, Livestock Markets, Travel Permits, Local Cuisine, Urban Construction, Security Advisories. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #Jijiga #SomaliRegion #Lalibela #SimienMountains #TravelEthiopia #AfricanTravel #CamelTrade #Ogaden #EthiopianCoffee #Buna #TravelPermits #EthiopiaVisa #HornOfAfrica #TrekkingEthiopia #RockChurches #DigitalID #Fayda | |||
| Final Day in Jijiga: Markets, Rain and the Road North | 25 oct. 2026 | 00:10:19 | |
Dawit’s last full morning in Jijiga before heading north to Lalibela. He navigates post-rain streets, visits the livestock market one last time, and packs his bags for the Simien Mountains. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 86 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Jijiga, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Badda 'As, Fooq Dheere, Suq-Yare, Masjid Jama', HAANEED COFFEE SHOP, Makhaayada Hiil Cafe, Dashen Bank, Taiwan Market. Covered: Jijiga Daily Life, Livestock Markets, Somali Coffee Culture, Historic Quarters (Suq-Yare), Travel Planning Lalibela, Cost of Living Jijiga. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jijiga #EthiopiaTravel #SomaliRegion #LalibelaBound #SimienMountains #CamelTrade #FaydaID #EthiopianCoffee #TravelTips #OgadenHistory #A10Highway #BudgetTravel #AfricaAdventures #TrekkingEthiopia #CulturalHeritage #MarketDay #JijigaLife #TravelPodcast | |||
| Jijiga Morning Light and the Somali Market Rhythm | 24 oct. 2026 | 00:11:22 | |
Day seven in Jijiga: navigating the post-rain streets, visiting the livestock markets on the edge of town, and settling into the rhythm of Somali café culture while preparing for the journey north to Lalibela. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 85 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Jijiga, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Badda 'As, Kebele 04, Makhaayada Hiil Cafe, HAANEED COFFICE SHOP, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Minna Mall, Livestock Market, Fooq Dheere. Covered: Jijiga Daily Life, Livestock Markets, Residency Logistics, Somali Cuisine, Urban Construction. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jijiga #EthiopiaTravel #SomaliRegion #LivestockMarket #CamelTrade #FaydaID #EthiopianCoffee #TravelEthiopia #Ogaden #A10Road #JijigaMarkets #EastAfricaTravel #DigitalNomadEthiopia #SimienMountains #LalibelaBound #EthiopianCulture #BirrCurrency #SustainableTravel | |||
| Jijiga Markets, Somali Coffee and the Road North | 23 oct. 2026 | 00:09:39 | |
Day six in Jijiga. Dawit navigates the dusty Karamara ridge, explores the Fooq Dheere bazaar, samples suqaar at a local cafe, and tackles the Fayda ID registration while preparing for the journey north to Lalibela. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 84 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Jijiga, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Fooq Dheere, Taiwan Market, Makhaayada Hiil Cafe, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Badda 'As, HAANEED COFFEE SHOP, Karamara Ridge, Lalibela. Covered: Jijiga Markets, Fayda ID Registration, Somali Cuisine, Travel Planning Lalibela, Cost of Living Jijiga, Urban Development. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jijiga #EthiopiaTravel #SomaliRegion #LalibelaBound #SimienMountains #FaydaID #EthiopianCoffee #TravelEthiopia #Ogaden #AfricanTravel #DigitalNomadEthiopia #SustainableTravel #CulturalExploration #EastAfrica #HornOfAfrica #RoadTripEthiopia #LocalEats #TravelTips | |||
| Jijiga Markets, Camel Trade and Somali Coffee Culture | 22 oct. 2026 | 00:09:13 | |
Dawit explores the livestock markets and historic quarters of Jijiga, detailing residency logistics, costs, and safety tips for the Somali Region while reflecting on the city's economic boom. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 83 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Jijiga, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Badda 'As, Kebele 04, Karamara Escarpment, Livestock Market, HAANEED COFFEE SHOP, Suq-Yare, Makhaayada Hiil Cafe, Fax-Fax Coffee. Covered: Jijiga Livestock Markets, Somali Cuisine, Urban Construction, Banking Logistics, Cultural Quarter Exploration. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #Jijiga #SomaliRegion #EthiopianFood #CamelTrade #TravelPodcast #EthiopiaCulture #LivestockMarket #AfricanTravel #DigitalID #ResidencyEthiopia #CoffeeCulture #OgadenHistory #SustainableTravel #EastAfrica #EthiopiaVibes #TravelTips #NomadLife | |||
| Jijiga Markets and the Somali Coffee Ritual | 21 oct. 2026 | 00:08:56 | |
Day four in Jijiga: navigating the dusty Karamara ridge, settling into a Badda 'As rental, and exploring the deep social rituals of Somali café culture and livestock trade. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 82 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Jijiga, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Badda 'As, HAANEED COFFEE SHOP, Suq-Yare, Fooq Dheere, Makhaayada Hiil Cafe, Fax-Fax Coffee, Masjid Jama', Karamara Ridge. Covered: Livestock Market Economics, Jijiga Café Culture, Security and Safety Advisories, Local Cuisine and Costs, Historic Quarters (Suq-Yare), Residency Registration Process. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jijiga #EthiopiaTravel #SomaliRegion #TravelPodcast #AfricanCulture #LivestockTrade #CoffeeRituals #MarketExploration #HistoricQuarters #ArtisanCrafts #FoodieAdventures #CulturalImmersion #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #EthiopiaTourism #OgadenHighlands #DailyLifeInEthiopia #LocalGuides | |||
| Jijiga Markets, Somali Coffee and the Road North | 20 oct. 2026 | 00:10:07 | |
Day three in Jijiga: navigating the camel markets, settling residency logistics, and tasting the city's distinct café culture before planning the trek north to Lalibela. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 81 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Jijiga, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Badda 'As, Livestock Market, Suq-Yare, HAANEED COFFEE SHOP, Kebele 04, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Fooq Dheere, Masjid Jama'. Covered: Livestock Market Economics, Fayda ID Registration, Jijiga Café Culture, Security and Safety Advisories, Local Cuisine and Costs, Historic Quarters (Suq-Yare). Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #Jijiga #SomaliRegion #TravelPodcast #Ogaden #EthiopianFood #CamelTrade #FaydaID #TravelTips #EastAfrica #CulturalImmersion #ResidencyEthiopia #LocalLife #MarketCulture #CoffeeShop #BaddaAs #SuqYare #TravelEthiopia | |||
| Jijiga Camel Markets and Somali Coffee Culture | 19 oct. 2026 | 00:11:49 | |
Dawit explores the livestock trade, the Fooq Dheere quarter, and the local café culture in Jijiga's Somali Region capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 80 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Jijiga, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Karamara escarpment, Badda 'As, HAANEED COFFEE SHOP, Fooq Dheere quarter, Xaafatul Carabta, Masjid Jama', Livestock market, Suq-Yare district. Covered: Jijiga Livestock Markets, Fayda ID Registration, Somali Food & Café Culture, Historic Quarters (Suq-Yare, Fooq Dheere), Daily Costs & Transport, Security & Safety Advisories. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #Jijiga #SomaliRegion #LivestockMarket #CamelTrade #FaydaID #ResidencyPermit #EthiopianCoffee #GaboyeArtisans #FooqDheere #KaramaraHills #TravelSafety #CostOfLiving #EthiopiaVlog #AfricanCulture #OgadenHistory #DigitalNomadEthiopia #EastAfricaTravel | |||
| Moving to Jijiga: Somali Capital and Camel Trade | 18 oct. 2026 | 00:11:46 | |
We leave the walled city of Harar today, driving east across the dry boulder country to Jijiga, the capital of the Somali Region. I explore the livestock markets, the old Fooq Dheere quarter, and settle into a new flat while navigating the practicalities of residency in this boomtown. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 79 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Jijiga, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Harar, A10 Highway, Kebele 04, Minna Mall, Badda 'As, Qomadaha, Fooq Dheere, Makhaayada Hiil Cafe. Covered: Jijiga Arrival, Residency Logistics, Local Markets, Cost of Living, Cultural Observation. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Jijiga #EthiopiaTravel #SomaliRegion #Ogaden #AfricanTravel #EthiopianCulture #CamelTrade #ResidencyInEthiopia #TravelPodcast #DawitBekele #EastAfrica #LivingInEthiopia #JijigaLife #SomaliFood #GabayPoetry #EthiopiaOnABudget #TravelTipsEthiopia | |||
| Harar's Final Morning: Walls, Coffee and the Road North | 17 oct. 2026 | 00:10:01 | |
Dawit spends his last full day in Harar, navigating construction in Jugol, visiting Bun Coffee Shop, and preparing for the journey north to Lalibela. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 78 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Harar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Harar Jugol, Sanga Gate, Bun Coffee Shop, Gidir Magala, Feres Megala, Fallana Gate, Rimbaud House, Friends Corner Cafe. Covered: Harar Daily Life, Cost of Living, Residency Logistics, Travel Planning North, Market Culture, Hyena Feeding Tradition. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HararEthiopia #JugolWalledCity #TravelEthiopia #HyenaFeeding #CoffeeCeremony #LalibelaTravel #SimienMountains #EthiopianCulture #TravelPodcast #AfricaTravel #UNESCOHeritage #HararMarkets #ResidencyPermit #EasternHighlands #RimbaudHouse #InjeraLover #EthiopiaVibes #TravelTips | |||
| Last Days in Harar: Construction, Coffee and the Hyena Pact | 16 oct. 2026 | 00:09:26 | |
On my final full day in the walled city of Harar, I navigate the dust of ongoing urban upgrades, visit Bun Coffee Shop for one last macchiato, and reflect on the changing landscape of the hyena feeding site before heading north to Lalibela. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 77 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Harar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Harar Jugol, Bun Coffee Shop, Rimbaud House, Gidir Magala, Sherif Harar City Museum, Fallana Gate. Covered: Harar Urban Development, Local Economy & Inflation, Coffee Shop Culture, Harar Housing Market, Banking Logistics, Harar Daily Life. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #HararJugol #HyenaFeeding #LalibelaAdventure #SimienMountains #EthiopianCoffee #UNESCOWorldHeritage #TravelEthiopia #AfricanHistory #ResidencyLife #HararCulture #EasternHighlands #TravelTipsEthiopia #VisaToEthiopia #AddisAbabaLiving #TrekkingEthiopia #CulturalHeritage #SlowTravel | |||
| Harar Jugol Construction and the Hyena Pact | 15 oct. 2026 | 00:10:06 | |
Day twelve in Harar finds Dawit navigating the dust of ongoing renovation works inside the walled city, visiting Bun Coffee Shop for a final macchiato, and reflecting on the shifting landscape of the hyena feeding tradition outside Fallana Gate. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 76 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Harar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Harar Jugol, Bun Coffee Shop, Commercial Bank, Shoa Gate, Aboker District, Fallana Gate, Fresh Touch Restaurant, Grand Jami Mosque. Covered: Harar Urban Development, Hyena Feeding Tradition, Residency Bureaucracy, Local Economy & Inflation, Khat Trade Culture. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #HararJugol #WalledCity #HyenaFeeding #EthiopianCoffee #TravelPodcast #EastAfrica #UNESCOHeritage #RimbaudHouse #InjeraLife #SimienMountains #LalibelaBound #AfarToHarar #EthiopianCulture #TravelTips #ResidencyPermit #HararMarkets #EasternHighlands | |||
| Harar Construction, Coffee Prices and Hyena Feeding | 14 oct. 2026 | 00:09:53 | |
Day eleven in Harar finds Dawit navigating roadworks in Jugol, hunting for a long-term rental in Fayda, and reflecting on the rising cost of living while enjoying a traditional coffee ceremony. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 75 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Harar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Harar Jugol, Shoa Gate, Fayda District, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Amana Branch, Nure Roasted Harar Coffee, Sherif Harar City Museum, Bun Coffee Shop, Desalegn Kitfo. Covered: Harar Housing Market, Residency Bureaucracy, Local Economy & Inflation, Hyena Feeding Tradition, Museum Visits, Banking Logistics. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HararEthiopia #JugolOldCity #EthiopiaTravel #HyenaFeeding #ResidencePermit #CoffeeCeremony #EastAfricaTravel #LalibelaBound #EthiopianCulture #TravelBlogger #HararFood #RimbaudHouse #ShoGateMarket #EthiopianInflation #KhatTrade #UNESCOHeritage #TravelTips #EthiopiaLife | |||
| Harar Jugol alleys and the dry season market | 13 oct. 2026 | 00:10:14 | |
Day ten in Harar sees Dawit navigating the ongoing construction in the walled city, visiting Bun Coffee Shop, and reflecting on the khat trade and hyena feeding as autumn settles over the eastern highlands. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 74 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Harar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Jugol, Shoa Gate, Feres Megala, Bun Coffee Shop, Aboker, Awaday, Grand Market, Rimbaud House. Covered: Urban Construction & Modernization, Local Economy & Inflation, Khat Trade Culture, Residency Bureaucracy, Coffee Shop Culture. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #HararJugol #WalledCity #HyenaFeeding #RimbaudHouse #CoffeeCeremony #EastAfrica #TravelEthiopia #UNESCOHeritage #CulturalTravel #FoodieEthiopia #InjeraLover #SimienMountains #LalibelaBound #ResidencyLife #HararMarkets #KhatTrade #DrySeason | |||
| Harar's Morning Alleys and the Hyena Pact | 12 oct. 2026 | 00:10:18 | |
Dawit navigates the labyrinthine alleys of Jugol, visits Bun Coffee Shop for a traditional buna ceremony, and reflects on the ancient pact with the hyenas at Fallana Gate as autumn settles over Harar. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 73 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Harar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Jugol, Shoa Gate, Bun Coffee Shop, Gidir Magala, Sherif Harar City Museum, Aboker, Fallana Gate, Aweday. Covered: Harar Daily Life, Museum Visits, Hyena Feeding Ritual, Market Economics & Daily Costs, Travel Planning North. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HararEthiopia #JugolWalledCity #TravelEthiopia #HyenaFeeding #HarariCulture #EthiopianCoffee #AfricanTravel #UNESCOHeritage #ResidencyInAfrica #EastHarrar #SimienMountains #Lalibela #EthiopianHistory #CulturalTravel #BudgetTravelAfrica #DawitBekele #EthiopiaPodcast #AutumnInEthiopia | |||
| Harar Jugol Alleys and the Coffee Ceremony | 11 oct. 2026 | 00:10:15 | |
Day eight in Harar sees Dawit navigating residency bureaucracy, eating at Betemengist, visiting the Sherif Museum and Rimbaud House, enjoying coffee at Bun Coffee Shop, and attending the hyena feeding at Fallana Gate, while planning his next leg to Lalibela. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 72 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Harar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Harar Jugol, Shoa Gate, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Amana Branch, Sherif Harar City Museum, Gidir Magala Market, Betemengist Restaurant, Bun Coffee Shop, Rimbaud House. Covered: Residency Bureaucracy, Museum Visits, Local Dining Costs, Hyena Feeding Ritual, Travel Planning North, Market Shopping. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HararEthiopia #JugolOldCity #ResidencyLife #EthiopianCoffee #TravelEthiopia #RimbaudHouse #HyenaFeeding #BudgetTravel #EasternHighlands #SherifMuseum #VisaTips #CulturalHeritage #AfricanTravel #HararMarkets #DigitalNomadAfrica #SimienMountains #LalibelaBound #LocalEconomy | |||
| Harar Hyenas and the Khat Trade | 10 oct. 2026 | 00:09:16 | |
Dawit explores Harar’s evening rituals, from the khat markets in Aboker to the hyena feeding at Fallana Gate, while navigating residency bureaucracy and planning the journey north to Lalibela. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 71 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Harar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Harar Jugol, Shoa Gate, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Amana Branch, Gidir Magala, Feres Megala, Mekina Girgir, Aboker, Fallana Gate. Covered: Residency and Banking Logistics, Harar Markets and Economy, Hyena Feeding Tradition, Khat Trade Culture, Travel Planning for Lalibela. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #HararJugol #WalledCity #HyenaFeeding #KhatTrade #ResidencyPermit #AddisAbaba #Lalibela #SimienMountains #EthiopianCoffee #BunaCeremony #ShoaGateMarket #AbokerDistrict #FallanaGate #EasternHighlands #AfarRegion #TigrayHighlands #TravelEthiopia | |||
| Harar Jugol Alleys and the Coffee Ceremony | 09 oct. 2026 | 00:10:08 | |
Day six in Harar sees Dawit navigating the labyrinthine alleys of Jugol, sorting residency paperwork at a local bank, and deepening his understanding of the city’s unique coffee tradition before the evening hyena feeding. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 70 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Harar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Amana Branch, Shoa Ber District, Gidir Magala / Shoa Gate Market, Bun Coffee Shop, Desalegn Kitfo, Sherif Harar City Museum, Grand Jami Mosque, Fallana Gate. Covered: Residency Registration Process, Harar Coffee Culture & Rituals, Market Economics & Daily Costs, Hyena Feeding Tradition, Sherif Museum & Islamic Heritage, Traditional Architecture (Gey Gar). Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #HararJugol #WalledCity #CoffeeCeremony #BunaRitual #HyenaFeeding #TravelEthiopia #HararHistory #AfricanCulture #UNESCOsite #TravelTips #ResidencyPermit #CostOfLiving #LocalFood #MarketVibes #SunsetInHarar #GuestHouseLife #EastAfricaTravel | |||
| Harar Jugol Alleys and the Coffee Ceremony | 08 oct. 2026 | 00:09:49 | |
Dawit explores the labyrinthine alleys of Harar Jugol, visits the Sherif Museum and Rimbaud House, shops at Shoa Gate market, hosts a coffee ceremony, and attends the hyena feeding at Fallana Gate while discussing residency logistics and daily costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 69 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Harar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Harar Jugol, Grand Jami Mosque, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Shoa Gate Market, Betemengist, Sherif Harar City Museum, Rimbaud House, Bun Coffee Shop. Covered: Harar Daily Life, Cost of Living in Harar, Harar Markets and Shopping, Transport in Harar, Harar Coffee Culture, Rimbaud House History. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HararEthiopia #JugolWalledCity #EthiopiaTravelPodcast #HyenaFeeding #RimbaudHouse #CoffeeCeremony #TravelEthiopia #EasternHighlands #AfricanTravel #UNESCOHeritage #HararMarkets #BudgetTravel #ResidencyInEthiopia #SimienMountains #Lalibela #AddisAbaba #EthiopianCulture #TravelTips | |||
| Harar Jugol Alleys and the Coffee Ceremony | 07 oct. 2026 | 00:11:35 | |
Day four in Harar. Dawit explores the labyrinthine alleys of Jugol, navigates the morning market at Shoa Gate, and sits for a traditional coffee ceremony while discussing residency logistics and the local economy. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 68 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Harar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Harar Guest House, Grand Jami Mosque, Sherif Harar City Museum, Shoa Gate, Feres Megala, Desalegn Kitfo, Bun Coffee Shop, Rimbaud House. Covered: Harar Daily Life, Market Culture, Residency Logistics, Local Costs & Dining, Harar History and Culture. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HararEthiopia #JugolWalledCity #HyenaFeeding #EthiopiaTravel #RimbaudHouse #HarariCoffee #EasternHighlands #EthiopiaResidency #AfricanHistory #UNESCOHeritage #TravelOnABudget #EthiopianCulture #SimienMountains #LalibelaTravel #AddisAbabaLife #EastAfricaTravel #CulturalImmersion #DigitalNomadEthiopia | |||
| Harar Coffee Rituals and Rimbaud's Shadow | 06 oct. 2026 | 00:10:32 | |
Dawit spends his third day in Harar Jugol, exploring the ancient coffee ceremony traditions, visiting Arthur Rimbaud’s house, and navigating the labyrinthine alleys of the walled city while sharing practical insights on local costs and residency. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 67 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Harar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Harar Guest House, Nure Roasted Harar Coffee, Rimbaud House, Friends Corner Cafe, Fallana Gate, Desalegn Kitfo, Shoa Gate Market, Sherif Harar City Museum. Covered: Harar Coffee Culture, Rimbaud House History, Hyena Feeding Tradition, Residency Logistics, Local Costs & Dining, Jugol Architecture. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HararJugol #EthiopiaTravel #WalledCity #CoffeeCeremony #RimbaudHouse #HyenaFeeding #TravelEthiopia #UNESCOHeritage #AfricanCulture #BudgetTravel #ResidencyLife #HararMarkets #EthiopianFood #TravelTips #EasternHighlands #CulturalImmersion #AfricaAdventures #DigitalNomadEthiopia | |||
| Harar Hyenas and the Walled City's Heart | 05 oct. 2026 | 00:09:15 | |
Day two in Harar. Dawit navigates the labyrinthine alleys of Jugol, explores the Grand Market at Shoa Gate, and witnesses the ancient pact of hyena feeding as dusk settles over the eastern highlands. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 66 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Harar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Harar Jugol, Bun Coffee Shop, Shoa Gate, Grand Market, Sherif Harar City Museum, Rimbaud House, Aboker District, Fallana Gate. Covered: Harar Daily Life, Cost of Living in Harar, Hyena Feeding Tradition, Harar Markets and Shopping, Transport in Harar, Harar History and Culture. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HararEthiopia #JugolWalledCity #HyenaFeeding #EthiopiaTravel #HararCoffee #RimbaudHouse #EasternHighlands #AfarToHarar #EthiopianCulture #TravelEthiopia #HararMarket #OldCityLife #EthiopiaInAutumn #ShoaGate #BunCoffeeShop #HararGuestHouse #VisitEthiopia #TravelPodcast | |||
| Arriving in Harar Jugol and the Walled City | 04 oct. 2026 | 00:11:13 | |
Dawit completes his long drive from Semera to Harar, settling into the UNESCO-listed walled city. He explores the labyrinthine alleys, visits the Rimbaud House, experiences the evening hyena feeding, and navigates the practicalities of living in Ethiopia's eastern highlands. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 65 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Harar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Semera, Logia, Awash-Dire Dawa Highway, Fallana Gate, Shoa Ber, Jugol, Harar Guest House, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. Covered: Harar Arrival and Logistics, Jugol Walled City Exploration, Hyena Feeding Tradition, Cost of Living and Residency, Harar History and Culture. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #HararEthiopia #JugolOldCity #EthiopiaTravel #AfarToHarar #HyenaFeeding #RimbaudHouse #EastHighlands #UNESCOWorldHeritage #EthiopianCoffee #TravelEthiopia #WalledCities #AfricanHistory #TravelTipsEthiopia #VisaEthiopia #ResidencyEthiopia #CulturalTravel #AutumnInEthiopia #BudgetTravelAfrica | |||
| Semera Logistics and the Afar Salt Road | 03 oct. 2026 | 00:08:59 | |
On my final full day in Semera, I handle the last banking runs and supply checks before heading north to Lalibela. We talk about the twin towns of Semera and Logia, the rising cost of living, and what it actually takes to survive in the Afar lowlands. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 64 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Semera, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Logia, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Al Sicomoro Restaurant, Fabrica Thirdspace, Assab International Hotel, Awash Floodplain, Addis Ababa, Bole. Covered: Banking and Residency Logistics, Cost of Living and Inflation, Political Context in Afar, Twin Towns: Semera and Logia, Transport and Supplies. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semera #AfarRegion #EthiopiaTravel #CostOfLiving #DigitalNomadEthiopia #Logia #AddisAbaba #Lalibela #SimienMountains #EthiopianBirr #TravelSafety #AfarCulture #DatePalmFestival #EthioTelecom #BajajRide #ResidencyPermit #InjeraAndCoffee #VisitEthiopia | |||
| Semera Final Day Logistics and Desert Prep | 02 oct. 2026 | 00:09:47 | |
On the last full day in Semera, Dawit navigates residency paperwork, finalizes Danakil expedition supplies, and reflects on life in the Afar capital before heading north to Lalibela. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 63 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Semera, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Logia, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Samara Branch, Fabrica Thirdspace, Al Sicomoro Restaurant, Semera Dry Port, Semera University, RUFTANA Hotel. Covered: Semera Residency Logistics, Danakil Expedition Supplies, Local Banking and Costs, Afar Geopolitical Context, Travel Permit Verification, Hotel Accommodation Review. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semera #AfarRegion #EthiopiaTravel #DanakilDepression #ErtaAle #Dallol #EthiopiaVlog #TravelLogistics #AfarCulture #SaltMining #ResidencyPermit #EthiopiaFood #BunaCoffee #TwinTown #Logia #DryPort #EastAfrica #VolcanicLandscapes | |||
| Semera Logistics and the Afar Salt Road | 01 oct. 2026 | 00:09:49 | |
Day nine in Semera: navigating the twin towns, finalizing residency details, and preparing for the Danakil expedition while reflecting on the region's economic shifts. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 62 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Semera, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Al Sicomoro Restaurant, Logia, Reboot Coffee, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Assab Hotel Afar Semera, Fabrica Thirdspace, Dallol, Erta Ale. Covered: Semera Logistics, Afar Salt Trade, Political Context Afar, Semera Logistics, Afar Culture, Cost of Living. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #AfarRegion #SemeraLife #DanakilDepression #AfarCulture #EthiopiaVlog #TravelEthiopia #AfarPeople #SemeraLogia #EthiopiaCostOfLiving #AfarSaltTrade #ErtaAle #DallolSprings #EthiopiaResidency #AfarHeritage #EthiopiaAdventures #AfarPastoralists #SemeraAirport | |||
| Semera Heat and the Afar Salt Road | 30 sept. 2026 | 00:09:20 | |
Day eight in Semera. I navigate the twin towns of Logia and Semera, manage final residency paperwork, and reflect on the post-Meskel atmosphere amidst political tension and economic shifts. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 61 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Semera, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Logia, Al Sicomoro Restaurant, Fabrica Thirdspace, Stella Coffee Roaster and Cafe, Semera University, Lake Afdera, Awash Highway. Covered: Residency Logistics, Local Costs and Economy, Political Context Afar, Daily Life in Semera, Market Culture. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #Semera #AfarRegion #DanakilDepression #LogiaTown #ResidencyInEthiopia #EastAfricaTravel #CulturalExploration #EthiopianCoffee #SaltTrade #MeskelAftermath #TravelSafety #CostOfLiving #AfarCulture #PodcastJourney #LiveInEthiopia #DallolSulphur #ErtaAleVolcano | |||
| Semera Heat and the Afar Salt Road | 29 sept. 2026 | 00:08:58 | |
Dawit navigates the twin towns of Semera and Logia, managing residency paperwork and reflecting on the post-Meskel atmosphere amidst political tension and economic shifts. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 60 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Semera, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Logia, Fabrica Thirdspace, Assab International Hotel, Medina Restaurant, Lake Afdera, Erta Ale, Dallol, Awash Floodplain. Covered: Residency Logistics, Local Costs and Economy, Danakil Expedition Prep, Political Context, Afar Culture. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SemeraEthiopia #AfarRegion #DanakilDepression #ErtaAle #EthiopiaTravel #AfarCulture #SaltCaravan #LogiaTwinTown #EthiopiaVlog #TravelPodcast #DawitBekele #AfarPeople #EthiopiaFood #DesertTravel #EastAfrica #SustainableTravel #EthiopiaTourism #AdventureTravel | |||
| Meskel Aftermath and the Afar Salt Road | 28 sept. 2026 | 00:09:39 | |
Day seven in Semera. The dust settles after Meskel, the heat returns, and I navigate the twin towns of Semera and Logia while preparing for the Danakil expedition. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 59 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Semera, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Logia, Fabrica Thirdspace, Assab International Hotel, Siyam Restaurant, Reboot Coffee, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Awash Floodplain. Covered: Semera Logistics, Afar Culture, Cost of Living, Security Context, Local Markets. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semera #AfarRegion #EthiopiaTravel #DanakilDepression #MeskelFestival #LogiaTown #EthiopianCoffee #TravelSafety #ResidencyEthiopia #AfarCulture #LowlandsLife #DallolVolcano #EthiopiaVlog #TravelPodcast #AfarSaltTrade #EthiopianBirr #SemeraAirport #HornOfAfrica | |||
| Meskel Fire and the Afar Heat in Semera | 27 sept. 2026 | 00:10:30 | |
Dawit navigates the tail end of the rainy season in Semera, balancing residency paperwork with Meskel celebrations. He explores the twin town of Logia, discusses the economic realities of Afar, and prepares for the Danakil expeditions. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 58 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Semera, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Logia, Awash floodplain, Fabrica Thirdspace, Al Sicomoro Restaurant, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Reboot Coffee. Covered: Meskel Celebrations, Semera Residency Logistics, Local Dining Costs, Afar Salt Trade, Political Context Afar. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #AfarRegion #Semera #MeskelFestival #DanakilDepression #ErtaAle #EthiopiaLife #TravelEthiopia #AfarCulture #SaltMining #AwashRiver #EthiopianCoffee #ResidencyInEthiopia #EastAfricaTravel #VolcanoTrekking #EthiopianBirr #LogiaTown #DatePalmHarvest | |||
| Semera Heat and the Afar Salt Trade | 26 sept. 2026 | 00:09:36 | |
Dawit navigates the closing days of the rainy season in Semera, balancing residency logistics with the urgent preparations for the Danakil expedition as Meskel approaches. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 57 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Semera, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Logia, Awash floodplain, Fabrica Thirdspace, Assab International Hotel, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. Covered: Residency Logistics, Local Markets and Costs, Danakil Expedition Prep, Political Context, Meskel Preparations, Daily Life in Semera. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semera #AfarRegion #EthiopiaTravel #DanakilDepression #Meskel2026 #AfarCulture #TravelEthiopia #ResidencyInAfrica #ErtaAle #DallolSulphur #AwashValley #SaltTrade #EthiopianFood #TravelTips #NomadLife #LowlandsOfEthiopia #CulturalHeritage #AdventureTravel | |||
| Semera Heat and the Afar Salt Trade | 25 sept. 2026 | 00:10:01 | |
Dawit navigates the twin towns of Semera and Logia, discussing the political tension ahead of Meskel, the reality of daily costs in the Afar lowlands, and preparations for the Danakil expedition. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 56 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Semera, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Logia, Awash Valley, RUFTANA Hotel, Al Sicomoro Restaurant, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Samara Branch, Semera University. Covered: Semera City Overview, Afar Security Context, Danakil Expedition Prep, Cultural Identity in Afar, Local Costs and Economy, Meskel Preparations. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Semera #AfarRegion #EthiopiaTravel #DanakilDepression #Meskel2026 #AfarCulture #AwashValley #EthiopiaFood #TravelEthiopia #AfarSaltTrade #SemeraCity #LogiaTwinTown #ErtaAle #EthiopianCoffee #BunaTime #EastAfricaTravel #VolcanicLandscape #ResidencyInEthiopia | |||
| Semera Heat and the Afar Salt Trade | 24 sept. 2026 | 00:11:11 | |
Dawit navigates the twin towns of Semera and Logia, exploring the daily rhythms of Afar life, the logistics of the Danakil expeditions, and the quiet resilience of a region in transition. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 55 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Semera, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Logia, Afar Region, Mekele–Afdera highway, Awash floodplain, Istaanbul Maaqo Buxa, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Assab International Hotel, Medina Restaurant. Covered: Semera City Overview, Afar Security Context, Danakil Expedition Prep, Cultural Identity in Afar, Local Costs and Economy, Meskel Preparations. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #AfarRegion #Semera #DanakilDepression #EthiopiaFood #TravelEthiopia #AfarCulture #EthiopiaLife #SemeraLogia #EthiopiaBudget #AfarSalt #EthiopiaTourism #MeskelFestival #AwashRiver #EthiopiaResidency #AfarPastoralists #EthiopiaHotels #TravelTipsEthiopia | |||
| Semera Arrival and the Afar Heat | 23 sept. 2026 | 00:09:56 | |
Dawit moves from the highlands to the Afar lowlands, arriving in Semera as the Danakil season opens. He explores the twin towns of Semera and Logia, reflects on the recent political shifts, and shares practical advice for navigating this unique desert region. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 54 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Semera, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Logia, RUFTANA Hotel, Stella Coffee Roaster and Cafe, Al Sicomoro Restaurant, Awash Floodplain, Danakil Depression, Erta Ale, Dallol. Covered: Semera City Overview, Afar Security Context, Local Costs and Economy, Danakil Expedition Prep, Residency Logistics, Cultural Identity in Afar. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #AfarRegion #Semera #DanakilDepression #ErtaAle #Dallol #EthiopiaCulture #AfarPeople #TravelEthiopia #DesertLife #Meskel2026 #LowlandsOfEthiopia #VisitAfar #EthiopiaFood #QafarAf #RiftValley #EthiopiaResidency #SafariEthiopia | |||
| Lalibela Final Day Ridge Walk and Coffee | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:10:52 | |
Dawit spends his last full day in Lalibela before heading north. He walks the ridge to Asheton Maryam, reflects on the weight of the rock-hewn churches, and shares practical advice for visiting Amhara. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 53 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Geterge Ridge, Bete Giyorgis, Asheton Maryam Monastery, Engu Coffee Shop, Ma'ed Lalibela Restaurant, Ben Abeba, Kana Restaurant, Bete Medhane Alem. Covered: Lalibela Final Reflections, Asheton Maryam Hike, Church Conservation, Local Dining Costs, Travel Safety Amhara, Residency Logistics. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lalibela #EthiopiaTravel #RockHewnChurches #AshetonMaryam #AmharaRegion #EthiopianCulture #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #HighlandWalking #OrthodoxChristianity #VisaAdvice #LocalEats #SimienMountains #ResidencyLife #EthiopiaVlog #UNESCOHeritage #CoffeeCeremony #TravelPodcast | |||
| Lalibela Final Day and Meskel Preparations | 21 sept. 2026 | 00:11:27 | |
Dawit spends his last full day in Lalibela, walking the ridge to Asheton Maryam as the town prepares for Meskel. He reflects on the rhythm of pilgrimage, the weight of conservation works, and the practicalities of life in the Amhara highlands. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 52 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Getergi, Engu Coffee Shop, Asheton Maryam Monastery, Bete Giyorgis, Ma'ed Lalibela Restaurant, Bete Medhane Alem, Ben Abeba, Yimrehane Kristos. Covered: Lalibela Daily Life, Meskel Preparations, Local Costs and Economy, Asheton Maryam Hike, Conservation and Heritage, Travel Logistics and Safety. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lalibela #EthiopiaTravel #RockHewnChurches #AmharaRegion #MeskelFestival #AshetonMaryam #LastaMassif #TravelEthiopia #CulturalHeritage #Pilgrimage #SimienMountains #EthiopianFood #Injera #Buna #TravelTips #SoloTravel #AfricaTravel #UNESCO | |||
| Meskel Fires and the Lasta Ridge Walk | 20 sept. 2026 | 00:10:38 | |
Day eleven in Lalibela as the town prepares for Meskel. Dawit walks the ridge to Asheton Maryam, navigates the new conservation footbridges at the rock churches, and reflects on the rhythm of pilgrimage against the backdrop of the rainy season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 51 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Asheton Maryam Monastery, Bete Giyorgis, Engu Coffee Shop, Ma'ed Lalibela Restaurant, Ben Abeba, Yimrehane Kristos, Bete Medhane Alem, Tomb of Adam. Covered: Lalibela conservation infrastructure, Asheton Maryam hike, Cost of living and tourism in Lalibela, Revival of church schools, Practical travel logistics and safety, Regional Safety Context. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lalibela #EthiopiaTravel #AmharaRegion #RockHewnChurches #MeskelFestival #AshetonMaryam #LastaMassif #TravelEthiopia #UNESCOHeritage #EthiopianCulture #Pilgrimage #HighlandWalking #BeteGiyorgis #YimrehaneKristos #VisitEthiopia #DawitBekelePodcast #TravelTipsEthiopia #ConservationWorks | |||
| Meskel Fire and the Lasta Ridge Walk | 19 sept. 2026 | 00:09:49 | |
As Meskel approaches, Dawit explores the green slopes of Asheton Maryam, reflects on the rhythm of pilgrimage in Lalibela, and shares practical tips for navigating the town’s costs and conservation works. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 50 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Lasta massif, Asheton Maryam Monastery, Bete Giyorgis, Bete Medhane Alem, Engu Coffee Shop, Ma'ed Lalibela Restaurant, Hilltop Lodge, Shimbraema. Covered: Asheton Maryam Monastery hike, Lalibela conservation infrastructure, Cost of living and tourism in Lalibela, Revival of church schools, Meskel festival preparations, Practical travel logistics and safety. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lalibela #EthiopiaTravel #AmharaRegion #RockHewnChurches #AshetonMaryam #MeskelFestival #LastaHighlands #TravelEthiopia #UNESCOHeritage #SimienMountains #YimrehaneKristos #HilltopLodge #MaedRestaurant #EthiopianCoffee #ZagweDynasty #OrthodoxChristianity #KiremtRains #SustainableLalibela | |||
| Meskel Preparations and Church Conservation in Lalibela | 18 sept. 2026 | 00:11:19 | |
Dawit navigates the rainy tail-end of Kiremt in Lalibela, observing conservation scaffolding on the rock-hewn churches and the early yellow carpets of adey abeba daisies ahead of Meskel. He shares insights into the new infrastructure, local costs, and the rhythm of pilgrimage. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 49 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Hilltop Lodge, Ma'ed Lalibela Restaurant, Engu Coffee Shop, Bete Giyorgis, Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Maryam, Asheton Mariam Monastery, Ben Abeba Restaurant. Covered: Lalibela Conservation Infrastructure, Meskel Festival Preparations, Cost of Living vs Tourism Costs, Residency and Visa Logistics, Local Dining and Coffee Culture, Security Advisories Amhara. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lalibela #EthiopiaTravel #RockHewnChurches #AmharaRegion #MeskelFestival #TravelEthiopia #UNESCOHeritage #LastaHighlands #EthiopianCulture #Pilgrimage #TravelTips #LivingInEthiopia #Conservation #OrthodoxChristianity #KiremtRains #BudgetTravel #AfricaTravel #HistoricalSites | |||