Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele

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  Harar Hyenas and the Khat Trade 10.10.2026 9min

  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:00:00 Shoa Gate02:33 Gidir Magala05:29 Aboker08:16 Harar Jugol 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Harar Jugol Alleys and the Coffee Ceremony 09.10.2026 10min

  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:00:00 Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Amana Branch01:55 Bun Coffee Shop04:12 Fallana Gate06:05 Sherif Harar City Museum08:17 Narrow alleyway 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Harar Jugol Alleys and the Coffee Ceremony 08.10.2026 9min

  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:00:00 Grand Jami Mosque05:24 Bun Coffee Shop 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Harar Jugol Alleys and the Coffee Ceremony 07.10.2026 11min

  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:00:00 Harar Guest House02:50 Desalegn Kitfo06:53 Bun Coffee Shop09:56 Room 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Harar Coffee Rituals and Rimbaud's Shadow 06.10.2026 10min

  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:00:00 Harar Guest House03:00 Nure Roasted Harar Coffee06:18 Fallana Gate09:16 Night alley 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Harar Hyenas and the Walled City's Heart 05.10.2026 9min

  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:00:00 Bun Coffee Shop04:02 Sherif Harar City Museum07:55 Friends Corner Cafe 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Arriving in Harar Jugol and the Walled City 04.10.2026 11min

  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:00:00 Dire Dawa02:35 Jugol05:47 Nure Roasted Harar Coffee08:19 Harar 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Semera Logistics and the Afar Salt Road 03.10.2026 8min

  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:00:00 Semera03:19 Al Sicomoro Restaurant07:41 Logia 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Semera Final Day Logistics and Desert Prep 02.10.2026 9min

  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:00:00 Semera01:43 Logia04:38 Semera Dry Port07:23 Road08:58 Pub 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Semera Logistics and the Afar Salt Road 01.10.2026 9min

  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:00:00 Al Sicomoro Restaurant03:13 Dallol 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Semera Heat and the Afar Salt Road 30.09.2026 9min

  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:00:00 Semera03:20 Fabrica Thirdspace06:54 Logia 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Semera Heat and the Afar Salt Road 29.09.2026 8min

  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:00:00 Semera03:03 Logia05:39 Assab International Hotel08:05 Erta Ale 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Meskel Aftermath and the Afar Salt Road 28.09.2026 9min

  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:00:00 Semera02:32 Fabrica Thirdspace05:06 Awash Floodplain07:36 Reboot Coffee 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Meskel Fire and the Afar Heat in Semera 27.09.2026 10min

  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:00:00 Awash floodplain02:02 Semera05:12 Commercial Bank of Ethiopia07:30 Reboot Coffee 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Semera Heat and the Afar Salt Trade 26.09.2026 9min

  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:00:00 Semera02:57 Logia05:17 Assab International Hotel07:26 Road 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Semera Heat and the Afar Salt Trade 25.09.2026 10min

  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:00:00 Awash Valley04:03 Semera08:14 RUFTANA Hotel 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Semera Heat and the Afar Salt Trade 24.09.2026 11min

  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:00:00 Awash floodplain01:39 Semera04:24 Commercial Bank of Ethiopia06:56 Medina Restaurant09:13 Asaita 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Semera Arrival and the Afar Heat 23.09.2026 9min

  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:00:00 Semera01:55 Logia05:29 Dallol08:48 Room 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Lalibela Final Day Ridge Walk and Coffee 22.09.2026 10min

  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:00:00 Lalibela01:26 Engu Coffee Shop04:06 Ben Abeba06:29 Bete Medhane Alem08:46 Market 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/
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  Lalibela Final Day and Meskel Preparations 21.09.2026 11min

  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:00:00 Getergi02:09 Bete Giyorgis04:29 Ma'ed Lalibela Restaurant06:54 Ben Abeba08:54 Addis Ababa 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 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/