Donkeys trotted toward me as I navigated around a vendor hawking roasted corn to passersby. Sellers offered me samples of khat, a type of leaf that’s chewed for its stimulating effects. Technicolor woven baskets, incense, and haggling shoppers had my senses firing on all cylinders. If there was a better way to combat jet lag… Continue reading Why Ethiopia’s Capital is More Than a Safari Stopover
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Ethiopia’s Coffee Ceremony: A Cultural Connection
The smell of incense and coffee filled the air, mingling with steam and smoke as the clay pot brewed over charcoal. Rain fell softly at the open-air restaurant, and I moved closer to the fire. After 24 hours of travel from Atlanta to Addis Ababa, that strong cup of coffee revived me and welcomed me… Continue reading Ethiopia’s Coffee Ceremony: A Cultural Connection
