Ethiopia celebrates Christmas on Dec 25, under the European calendar, and on Jan 7, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church way; why Christmas bazaars come early to Addis Ababa.
Addis Ababa in November and December is definitely merry; fun social events regale its inhabitants like Haile Gebresellasie's Great Ethiopian Run and Christmas bazaars.
In February 2010, Shashemene Rastafarian village in Ethiopia will celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Jamaican Reggae star's birth, triggering pilgrimages to the site.
Ethiopia's new Bole International passenger terminal is a step towards promoting Addis Ababa, the world's third highest capital, as Africa's Capital City and tourist hub.
Ethiopia, sub-Saharan Africa's oldest country, is its least typical. Be prepared for the unexpected with these useful tips for a memorable independent Ethiopia vacation.
Beautiful Lake Tana, with its island churches world famous for their historic religious murals and the Blue Nile Falls, is one of Ethiopia's most popular destinations.
Vibrant and diverse Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, Africa's oldest nation, where ancient historical traditions have been preserved in remarkable ways.