Genuine Adventure and True Cultural Bonds
Voyager en Éthiopie depuis la région lyonnaise devient plus simple que jamais. Ethiopian Airlines, la plus grande compagnie aérienne d’Afrique et membre de Star Alliance, a annoncé le lancement d’une nouvelle liaison européenne incluant Lyon, via Genève....
Ethiopian Christmas, known as Gena, is celebrated on 7 January (Tahsas 29 in the Ethiopian calendar) by Ethiopian Orthodox, Eritrean Orthodox, Protestant, and Catholic communities across the country. While Gena is observed throughout Ethiopia, it holds a...
Introduction Hiking and trekking in Ethiopia are becoming more than just outdoor activities. Today, they are a growing lifestyle and travel trend, especially among young Ethiopians. Every weekend, hiking and trekking groups leave Addis Ababa for nearby...
On January 1st, much of the world pauses to welcome a new year. However, the New Year in Ethiopia, celebrated in September, provides a different cultural experience altogether. Flights are full, hotels are booked, and celebrations take...
Ethiopia has achieved another remarkable cultural milestone as Gifaataa, the New Year festival of the Wolaita people, has officially been added to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The announcement came during...
A high-level delegation organized by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the UNESCO Ethiopia Office conducted an official visit to the historic cities of Dire Dawa and Harar, two of the country’s most culturally rich destinations....
A groundbreaking discovery in Ethiopia's Afar Region has unveiled a 3.4-million-year-old hominid skeleton, a close evolutionary relative of the famous "Lucy." This remarkable find, announced by Professor Yohannes Haile-Selassie from Arizona State University, sheds new light on...
A momentous geological event unfolded on November 23, 2025, as the long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted for the first time in 12,000 years. This colossal eruption sent towering plumes of ash across continents, disrupting air...
The Bull Jumping ceremony (known as Ukuli Bula in the Hamer language) is a multi-day event that involves the entire community. The climax is when the initiate, known as the Maza, must run back and forth across the backs of...
Planning a trip to Ethiopia? Here are the most frequently asked questions to help you prepare with confidence. From visa requirements and the best time to visit, to health tips, safety, local customs, and what to expect...
