The Stadium and the Lake's Rhythms

Dawit explores Bahir Dar's new stadium construction, savors the city's coffee culture at a local cafe, and reflects on the daily life, costs, and politics of living by Lake Tana during 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 13 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Lake Tana, Checheho Cultural Restaurant, Location Coffee Bar, Bahir Dar International Stadium (under construction), Bahir Dar Airport Terminal, Fish market, Lakeshore promenade. Covered: Bahir Dar city life and construction, Coffee culture and local food, Lakeshore market and wildlife, Regional politics and safety, Cost of living and practical tips, Future of Bahir Dar and infrastructure. Chapters:00:00 Bahir Dar00:56 City street, construction02:02 Checheho Cultural Restaurant03:36 Fish market05:22 Lakeshore, park06:30 Lakeshore at dusk07:37 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BahirDar #EthiopiaTravel #LakeTana #BlueNile #AmharaRegion #RainySeason #TravelPodcast #AfricaTravel #SoloTravel #CoffeeCulture #Ethiopia #Travel2026 #Tankwa #FishMarket #Stadium #EthiopiaVisa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/