Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele

Dawit wakes to Enkutatash in Lalibela, navigating the steep alleys to Bete Giyorgis before dawn. He reflects on the history of the Zagwe dynasty, the cost of the church pass, and the quiet rhythm of a town celebrating the Ethiopian New Year. ☕ 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 42 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Hilltop Lodge, Getergi Ridge, Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Giyorgis, Engu Coffee Shop, Ma'ed Lalibela Restaurant, Bete Golgotha Mikael, Shimbraema. Covered: Enkutatash Celebrations, Lalibela Church Costs, Local Dining Prices, Zagwe Dynasty History, Transport Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Hilltop Lodge01:48 Bete Medhane Alem04:31 Ma'ed Lalibela Restaurant07:05 Cafe08:33 Asheton Maryam Monastery A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lalibela #EthiopiaTravel #Enkutatash #RockHewnChurches #AmharaRegion #EthiopianOrthodox #ZagweDynasty #LastaHighlands #InjeraAndCoffee #BeteGiyorgis #TravelEthiopia #UNESCOWorldHeritage #HilltopLodge #EthiopianNewYear #SimienMountains #AddisToLalibela #EthiopianCulture #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit arrives in Lalibela after a long drive from Gondar, navigating the final stretch through the Lasta highlands. He settles into a guesthouse on the ridge, explores the rock-hewn churches at dusk, and prepares for the approaching Enkutatash new year. ☕ 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 41 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Gondar, Woldiya, Lasta Mountains, Hilltop Lodge, Ma'ed Lalibela Restaurant, Bete Giyorgis, Bete Medhane Alem, Bete Maryam. Covered: Lalibela Arrival Logistics, Road Travel Amhara Region, Accommodation Costs, Local Dining Prices, Church Entry Fees, Enkutatash Preparations. Chapters:00:00 Woldiya02:25 Lalibela05:06 Hilltop Lodge07:29 Gondar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LalibelaTravel #EthiopiaHighlands #RockHewnChurches #AmharaRegion #TravelPodcast #DawitBekele #Enkutatash2026 #LastaMountains #BudgetTravelAfrica #EthiopianCoffee #InjeraAndShiro #UNESCOHeritage #ZagweDynasty #SimienFoothills #WoldiyaToLalibela #HilltopLodge #TravelTipsEthiopia #ResidencyInEthiopia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit spends his final full day in Gonder, navigating city works and security tensions while preparing for Meskel. He reflects on residency logistics, local costs, and the road ahead 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 40 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gonder, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Piazza, The Four Sisters Restaurant, Nu Restaurant, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Fasil Ghebbi, Debre Berhan Selassie Church, Addis Alem, Tele Cafe. Covered: Residency and Banking Logistics, Security Advisories Amhara, Local Food Costs, Meskel Festival Preparations, Planning Next Leg to Lalibela. Chapters:00:00 Piazza02:20 Fasil Ghebbi05:08 Street07:28 Inn of the Four Sisters A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gondar #EthiopiaTravel #FasilGhebbi #MeskelFestival #AmharaRegion #Lalibela #SimienMountains #EthiopianCoffee #DebreBerhanSelassie #TravelEthiopia #AfricanHistory #OrthodoxChurches #GondarCity #EthiopianFood #KiremtSeason #Enkutatash #TravelTipsEthiopia #EthiopiaVlog https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit spends his final full day in Gonder, walking the Piazza at dusk, sharing a last meal with friends, and preparing for the long road north to Lalibela and the Simien Mountains. ☕ 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 39 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gonder, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Piazza, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Darik Coffee House, Fasilides' Bath, Debre Berhan Selassie Church, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery, Nu Restaurant, Inn of the Four Sisters. Covered: Gondar daily life, Residency and banking logistics, Local food costs, Meskel festival preparations, Security advisories Amhara, Travel planning to Lalibela. Chapters:00:00 Piazza02:02 Fasilides' Bath04:13 YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery06:12 Inn of the Four Sisters A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GondarEthiopia #AmharaRegion #TravelEthiopia #FasilGhebbi #MeskelFestival #SimienMountains #Lalibela #EthiopianCoffee #DebreBerhanSelassie #InjeraAndWot #EthiopianHistory #TravelPodcast #DawitBekele #EthiopiaTravelGuide #HighlandsOfEthiopia #AddisAlemQuarter #PiazzaGondar #KiremtRains https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Day eleven in Gonder. I walk through the Piazza at dawn, visit a local bank to sort out residency logistics, and reflect on the city's quiet tension 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 38 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gonder, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Piazza, Fasil District, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Nu Restaurant, Fasil Ghebbi, Debre Berhan Selassie Church, Tele Cafe, Qusquam Complex. Covered: Residency and Banking Logistics, Meskel Festival Preparations, Security Situation in Amhara, Local Costs and Daily Life, Gondar Architecture and History. Chapters:00:00 Fasil District01:44 Piazza04:37 Fasil Ghebbi07:49 Qusquam Complex A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #GondarEthiopia #MeskelFestival #AmharaRegion #TravelPodcast #EthiopianCoffee #FasilGhebbi #SimienMountains #ResidencePermit #EthiopiaVisa #TravelTips #AfricanHistory #GondarCastles #KiremtRains #LocalLife #EthiopianFood #TravelSafety #DigitalNomadEthiopia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Day ten in Gonder as the city prepares for Meskel. Dawit explores the Piazza, visits Debre Berhan Selassie, and navigates the practicalities of living here amid tense security and festive preparations. ☕ 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 37 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gonder, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Piazza, Tele Cafe, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Debre Berhan Selassie church, Fasil Ghebbi, Addis Alem quarter, Kidame Gebeya market, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery. Covered: Residency and banking logistics in Ethiopia, Meskel festival preparations in Gonder, Security advisories for Amhara region travel, Local food and cafe culture in Piazza, Debre Berhan Selassie church art and history. Chapters:00:00 Gonder01:22 Piazza04:00 Fasil Ghebbi06:21 Kidame Gebeya market08:17 Inn of the Four Sisters A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gonder #EthiopiaTravel #MeskelFestival #AmharaRegion #DebreBerhanSelassie #FasilGhebbi #EthiopianCoffee #TravelEthiopia #GondarCastles #KiremtSeason #EthiopiaResidence #SimienMountains #AfricanHistory #TravelTips #EthiopianCulture #GonderLife #MeskelBonfire #EthiopianOrthodox https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit walks through Gonder’s Piazza district on a rainy September morning, reflecting on the restored Fasil Ghebbi, the tense security situation, and the quiet preparations for the upcoming Meskel festival. ☕ 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 36 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gonder, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Piazza district, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery, Inn of the Four Sisters, Fasil Ghebbi, Debre Berhan Selassie church, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Tele Cafe, Kuskuam complex. Covered: Fasil Ghebbi Restoration, Meskel Festival Preparations, Security Advisories Amhara, Local Food Costs, SIM Card Registration, Travel Logistics North. Chapters:00:00 YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery03:15 Debre Berhan Selassie church07:49 Kidame Gebeya A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GonderEthiopia #FasilGhebbi #MeskelFestival #AmharaRegion #EthiopianTravel #DebreBerhanSelassie #GondarCastles #KiremtRains #EthiopianCoffee #SimienMountains #LalibelaJourney #EthiopiaFood #Beyaynetu #InjeraLove #TravelEthiopia #GondarLife #MeskelFire #EthiopianHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit explores the newly restored Fasil Ghebbi and the serene Qusquam complex, discusses the ongoing security tensions in Amhara, shares practical costs for food and entry fees, and offers tips on SIM cards and transfers for future travelers. ☕ 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 34 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gonder, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Fasil Ghebbi, Kuskuam Complex, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery, Piazza, Fasilides' Bath, Felasha / Kayla Meda, Addis Alem, Tele Cafe. Covered: Fasil Ghebbi Restoration, Security Advisories Amhara, Local Food Costs, SIM Card Registration, Qusquam Palace Visit, Travel Logistics North. Chapters:00:00 Piazza02:15 Kuskuam Complex05:30 Addis Alem08:34 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #Gonder #FasilGhebbi #AmharaRegion #MeskelFestival #EthiopianFood #TravelEthiopia #SimienMountains #Lalibela #EastAfricaTravel #CulturalHeritage #UNESCO #AddisAlem #Qusquam #EthiopianCoffee #HighlandsOfEthiopia #TravelTips #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit explores the restored Fasil Ghebbi, visits Debre Berhan Selassie for its angel ceiling, and walks the quiet hills of Qusquam as Gondar prepares for the Meskel festival. ☕ 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 32 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gonder, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Fasil Ghebbi, Debre Berhan Selassie Church, Qusquam Complex, Piazza District, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery, Nu Restaurant Gondar, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. Covered: Fasil Ghebbi Restoration, Meskel Festival Preparations, Debre Berhan Selassie Art, Qusquam Palace Visit, Security Advisories Amhara, Administrative Registration. Chapters:00:00 Fasil Ghebbi03:32 Piazza District07:04 Nu Restaurant Gondar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GonderTravel #EthiopiaTourism #FasilGhebbi #MeskelFestival #DebreBerhanSelassie #AmharaRegion #TravelEthiopia #HistoricSites #CulturalHeritage #QusquamPalace #EthiopianCoffee #TravelSafety #ResidencePermit #SimienMountains #LalibelaJourney #AddisAbabaLife #EastAfricaTravel #UnescoWorldHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit spends a rainy day in Gonder, exploring the Fasilides Bath and the Addis Alem quarter, observing Meskel preparations, and reflecting on the city's resilience amid security tensions. He shares practical costs, local life, and what it means to be here in the green 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 31 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gonder, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Fasilides' Bath, Tele Cafe, Addis Alem quarter, Nu Restaurant, Piazza, Fasil Ghebbi, The Four Sisters Restaurant, Qusquam complex. Covered: Fasilides Bath visit, Addis Alem quarter walk, Meskel preparations, Security situation in Amhara, Local food and costs, Planning Qusquam visit. Chapters:00:00 Fasilides' Bath01:21 Tele Cafe02:54 Addis Alem quarter04:17 Piazza05:43 Fasil Ghebbi07:11 The Four Sisters Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gonder #Gondar #EthiopiaTravel #VisitEthiopia #FasilGhebbi #Meskel #RainyDay #Amhara #EthiopianCoffee #Kitfo #DoroWat #Injera #TravelDiary #CastlesOfEthiopia #GonderGuide #BaherDar #Ethiopia #EastAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit spends a rainy day in Gonder visiting the Fasilides' Bath, watching the city prepare for Meskel, and sharing practical costs for coffee, meals, and getting around during the festival 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 30 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gonder, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Darik Coffee House, Fasilides' Bath, Addis Alem, The Four Sisters Restaurant, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery, Kidame Gebeya, Fasil sub-city. Covered: Gonder daily life in rain, Meskel festival preparations, Fasilides Bath visit, Enkutatash flowers and markets, Gonder safety and security, Local food and coffee costs. Chapters:00:00 Darik Coffee House01:05 Fasilides' Bath03:41 Fasil sub-city06:37 Quiet street at evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gonder #EthiopiaTravel #MeskelFestival #Enkutatash #AdeyAbeba #FasilidesBath #Amhara #RainySeason #EthiopianNewYear #TravelPodcast #AfricaTravel #CoffeeCulture #Injera #Buna https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit spends his second day in Gonder exploring the Fasil Ghebbi royal enclosure, watching the city prepare for Meskel, and navigating the practical realities of a city under emergency restrictions. He shares the costs of a day in Gonder, from entrance fees to a plate of kitfo, and reflects on the weight of history and the promise of the festival 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 29 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gonder, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Fasil Ghebbi, Debre Berhan Selassie Church, Piazza, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery, Four Sisters Restaurant, Fasilides' Bath, Addis Alem quarter, Felasha quarter. Covered: Fasil Ghebbi history, Meskel festival, Security in Amhara, Local costs in Gonder, Ethiopian Orthodox churches, Gonder daily life. Chapters:00:00 Fasil Ghebbi02:41 Piazza05:11 Market street06:24 Canteen interior07:37 Felasha quarter08:23 Night rain09:43 City street with rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gonder #FasilGhebbi #DebreBerhanSelassie #MeskelFestival #EthiopiaTravel #Amhara #GondarCastles #Enkutatash #EthiopianHistory #Kitfo #TravelSafety #StateOfEmergency #LakeTana #SimienMountains #CultureTrip #AfricaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit arrives in Gonder after a short, tense road hop from Gorgora, settles into a guesthouse, and walks the wet streets past Fasil Ghebbi. He reflects on the security situation, the costs of daily life, and the festival season that lies ahead. ☕ 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 28 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gonder, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Piazza, Fasil sub-city, Fasil Ghebbi, Debre Berhan Selassie Church, YeGesha Specialty Cafe and Roastery, Tele Cafe, Fasilides' Bath, Four Sisters Restaurant. Covered: Arrival in Gonder, Fasil Ghebbi visit, Security checkpoints and state of emergency, Local costs and food, Meskel festival plans, City atmosphere and daily life. Chapters:00:00 Piazza01:20 Fasil Ghebbi02:52 YeGesha Specialty Cafe and Roastery04:13 Tele Cafe05:56 Four Sisters Restaurant07:19 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gonder #EthiopiaTravel #AmharaRegion #FasilGhebbi #DebreBerhanSelassie #MeskelFestival #Enkutatash #EthiopianNewYear #TravelSafety #GonderGuide #AmharaCulture #LakeTana #SimienMountains #EthiopianCoffee #Injera #Tej #EthiopiaLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

On his final full day in Gorgora, Dawit takes one last boat trip, settles his bill at the guesthouse, and reflects on the cost of slow living by Lake Tana before heading east 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 27 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gorgora, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Tim and Kim's Lodge, Lake Tana Transport Authority compound, Debre Sina Mariam Church, Gorgora Eco Resort, Mussolini's Stele, Bahir Dar. Covered: Gorgora departure, Local costs and guesthouse bill, Debre Sina church revisit, Gorgora Eco Resort observation, Travel planning to Lalibela, Reflection on Gorgora's history. Chapters:00:00 Gorgora00:44 Tim and Kim's Lodge02:29 Drizzle on path, church interior04:27 Bahir Dar06:00 Mussolini's Stele08:16 Hilltop, distant town A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gorgora #LakeTana #EthiopiaTravel #AmharaRegion #TravelEthiopia #TimAndKimsLodge #DebreSinaChurch #SusenyosPalace #EthiopianMonasteries #Enkutatash #BirdWatchingEthiopia #SlowTravel #KiremtSeason #GorgoraEcoResort #LakeTanaBoat #EthiopiaHistory #TravelPodcast #LalibelaNext https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit spends his final day in Gorgora before heading east, taking one last tankwa crossing to a monastery, checking in on the new eco resort, and reflecting on the town's quiet transformation. He shares practical costs for staying here and what it means to leave a place that's just beginning to change. ☕ 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 26 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gorgora, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Lake Tana, Birgida Maryam, Tim and Kim's Lodge, Gorgora Eco Resort, Lake Tana Transport Authority compound, New Gorgora harbour, Denbia district. Covered: Monastery visits, Lake Tana ecology, Local costs and accommodation, Development and eco tourism, Travel itineraries, Amhara region peace and security. Chapters:00:00 Tim and Kim's Lodge00:26 Lake Tana02:36 Birgida Maryam03:44 Gorgora05:32 Quiet room, rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gorgora #LakeTana #EthiopiaTravel #AmharaRegion #BirgidaMaryam #MonasteryBoatTrip #Tankwa #TravelEthiopia #GorgoraEcoResort #TimAndKimsLodge #EthiopiaHistory #BirdWatching #GreenSeasonTravel #LalibelaNext #TravelPodcast #EthiopiaGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

In the final days of the kiremt season, Dawit walks the high-water shoreline of Lake Tana, checks in on the new Gorgora Eco Resort's arrival, and reflects on the town's quiet rhythm before the New Year. He shares practical notes on monastery access, local costs, and the peace accord's fragile calm. ☕ 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 25 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gorgora, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Gorgora Eco Resort, Tim and Kim Lodge, Susenyos Ghimb, Portuguese Cathedral, Mussolini's Stele, Lake Tana Transport Authority compound, New Gorgora, Old Gorgora. Covered: Gorgora history and ruins, Lake Tana birding, Eco Resort development, Peace and security in Amhara, Practical travel costs, Enkutatash preparations. Chapters:00:00 New Gorgora01:02 Lake Tana Transport Authority compound02:46 Old Gorgora06:02 Cafe interior07:18 Thunder and lake08:39 Tim and Kim Lodge09:33 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gorgora #LakeTana #EthiopiaTravel #Amhara #GorgoraEcoResort #Enkutatash #EthiopianNewYear #MonasteryHop #BirdWatchingEthiopia #TravelEthiopia2026 #GreenSeason #LakeTanaBoat #EthiopianHistory #SimienMountains #Lalibela #SlowTravel #BudgetTravelAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

On day four in Gorgora, Dawit explores the rocky shoreline at Lake Tana's seasonal high, watches ospreys hunt, visits Susenyos' palace ruins, and reflects on the slow rhythms of this quiet peninsula while navigating the practicalities of daily life and the area's layered history. ☕ 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 24 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gorgora, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Lake Tana, Susenyos' Palace, Portuguese Cathedral, Mandaba Medhane Alem, Gorgora Eco Resort, Tim and Kim's Lodge, Lake Tana Transport Authority. Covered: Gorgora day-to-day life, Lake Tana monasteries, Birdwatching, History of Gorgora, Travel practicalities, Costs in Gorgora, Security considerations in Amhara. Chapters:00:00 Lake Tana01:25 Susenyos' Palace02:54 Portuguese Cathedral04:40 Mandaba Medhane Alem06:19 Lake boat, pole and water07:06 Gorgora A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gorgora #LakeTana #EthiopiaTravel #Ethiopia #TravelPodcast #Monastery #Birdwatching #Amhara #TravelAfrica #EthiopiaHistory #SlowTravel #LakeLife #EcoResort #TravelGuides https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

On day three in Gorgora, Dawit experiences the tail end of the Ashenda festival, checks out the new eco lodge's impact on the waterfront, and considers the town's future against its deep history. Plus practical notes on using the new ferry service and 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 23 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gorgora, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Lake Tana, Debre Sina Mariam, Mussolini's Stele, Lake Tana Transport Authority compound, Tim and Kim's Village, Gorgora Eco Lodge. Covered: Ashenda festival, Debre Sina church frescos, Gorgora waterfront development, Lake Tana birding, Ferry service, Local costs. Chapters:00:00 Village street, drums and singing in distance01:11 Gorgora03:16 Debre Sina Mariam05:30 Hilltop, festival crowd, distant drums06:35 Lakeside, boat engines, birds07:52 Guesthouse porch, rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gorgora #LakeTana #AshendaFestival #EthiopiaTravel #AmharaRegion #DebreSina #Birdwatching #EthiopianHistory #SlowTravel #Gondar #TravelEthiopia #KiremtRains #Enkutatash #MandabaMedhaneAlem #TimAndKimsVillage #GorgoraEcoLodge https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit spends a full day on Lake Tana, taking a tankwa boat to Mandaba Medhane Alem and walking through the forest to Birgida Maryam. He reflects on the legacy of Emperor Susenyos, the cost of a day on the lake, and the quiet life in Gorgora during the tail-end of the rains. ☕ 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 22 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gorgora, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Mandaba Medhane Alem, Birgida Maryam, Mussolini's Stele, Lake Tana Transport Authority, Gorgora Eco Resort. Covered: Monastery visits, Lake Tana ecology, Gorgora history, Ashenda festival, Local costs and transport, Security in Amhara. Chapters:00:00 Gorgora01:58 Birgida Maryam04:09 Mussolini's Stele05:04 Lake Tana Transport Authority05:54 Rain on roof, interior06:45 Cafe interior, muted TV07:42 Night, frogs, distant dog A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gorgora #LakeTana #EthiopiaTravel #MonasteryHike #TankwaBoat #BirgidaMaryam #MandabaMedhaneAlem #AshendaFestival #Enkutatash #RainySeason #SlowTravel #EthiopiaHistory #AmharaRegion #BirdWatching #OffTheBeatenPath #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit arrives in Gorgora after a wet road trip from Bahir Dar, settles into a lakeshore guesthouse, explores the old Portuguese cathedral ruins and Susenyos' palace, and watches a thunderstorm roll in over Lake Tana. ☕ 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 21 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Gorgora, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Bahir Dar, Lake Tana, Denbia district, New Gorgora, Old Gorgora, Tim & Kim's Village, Gorgora Eco Resort, Mandaba Medhane Alem. Covered: Gorgora arrival and settlement, Susenyos palace and Portuguese cathedral ruins, Lake Tana landscape and birding, Practical costs in Gorgora, Monastery boat trip planning, Amhara region safety considerations. Chapters:00:00 Bahir Dar01:08 New Gorgora02:23 Gorgora03:45 Mandaba Medhane Alem05:32 Lake Tana06:45 Gorgora Eco Resort A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gorgora #LakeTana #Ethiopia #Amhara #EthiopiaTravel #TravelEthiopia #HiddenGemsEthiopia #Susenyos #Monasteries #BirdWatching #RainySeason #EthiopiaHistory #GorgoraEcoResort #TimAndKims #TravelAfrica #LakeLife #Gondar #EthiopiaAdventures https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

On his final full day in Bahir Dar, Dawid checks in on the city's new airport terminal and the stadium buzzing ahead of the Senegal match, then walks the lakefront as thunderstorms roll in. A quiet episode about endings, infrastructure, and the price of a last coffee. ☕ 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 20 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Bahir Dar lakefront, Bezawit Hill, Lemat Restaurant, Abyssinian Flavors Cafe and Restaurant, Bahir Dar Stadium, Dejazmach Belay Zeleke International Airport. Covered: Bahir Dar infrastructure, stadium news, airport terminal, local food and costs, Lake Tana wildlife, daily life and costs, departure planning. Chapters:00:00 Lakeside morning, birds01:13 Bezawit Hill02:30 Hilltop wind, rain approaching03:58 Lemat Restaurant05:15 Harbour, water06:02 Abyssinian Flavors Cafe and Restaurant07:39 Quiet night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BahirDar #LakeTana #BlueNileFalls #EthiopiaTravel #TisAbay #AmharaRegion #KiremtRains #BahirDarStadium #Lalibela #SimienMountains #EthiopiaFood #TravelPodcast #Ethiopia2026 #AFCON2027 #CoffeeCulture #ZegePeninsula https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

On his final full day in Bahir Dar, Dawit walks to the Blue Nile Falls at full flood, crosses the river by local boat, and reflects on the power of the water, the city's rapid changes, and what it means to finally move on toward 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 19 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Blue Nile Falls, Portuguese bridge, Location Coffee Bar, Lake Tana, Bahir Dar fish market. Covered: Blue Nile Falls visit, River crossing by boat, Local costs and transport, Reflection on Bahir Dar, Departure planning. Chapters:00:00 Lake Tana01:26 Blue Nile Falls03:14 Waterfall04:56 Location Coffee Bar06:37 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BlueNileFalls #TisAbay #BahirDar #LakeTana #EthiopiaTravel #TravelEthiopia #Amhara #Kiremt #RainySeason #EthiopianHistory #LalibelaNext #BlueNile #Ethiopia #TravelAfrica #HiddenEthiopia #LakeTanaMonasteries #Tankwa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit spends his eleventh day in Bahir Dar observing the annual battle against water hyacinth on Lake Tana, talking with locals about the lake's health, and reflecting on the city's relationship with its water. He also checks in on the stadium and the airport, and plans his next move north. ☕ 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 18 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Bahir Dar Harbour, Checheho Cultural Restaurant, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Ethio Telecom shop, Bahir Dar International Stadium, Bahir Dar Dejazmach Belay Zeleke International Airport. Covered: Lake Tana environment, Bahir Dar infrastructure, Local food and costs, Banking and SIM registration, Travel planning north, City politics and football. Chapters:00:00 Lakeshore01:21 Harbour02:56 Checheho Cultural Restaurant04:20 Commercial Bank of Ethiopia05:50 City park07:10 Lakeshore A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BahirDar #LakeTana #Ethiopia #TravelEthiopia #BlueNileFalls #WaterHyacinth #AmharaRegion #EthiopianFood #LakeTanaBoats #ZegePeninsula #Gorgora #EthiopiaTravelGuide #AfricanFootball #AFCON2027 #SustainableTravel #EthiopianCoffee https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit takes the public ferry across Lake Tana, walks the waterfront as the city wakes, and shares what daily life in Bahir Dar actually costs — from a roadside ful breakfast to the price of a ferry ticket and a coffee with a view. ☕ 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 17 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Lake Tana, Zege Peninsula, Ura Kidane Mihret, Bahir Dar harbour, Lemat Restaurant, Location Coffee Bar, Bahir Dar fish market. Covered: Lake Tana ferry experience, Zege Peninsula coffee forest, Local food and prices, Bahir Dar lakeshore life, Public transport, City modernization contrast. Chapters:00:00 Harbour00:37 Zege Peninsula04:41 Lemat Restaurant06:51 Lakeshore A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BahirDar #LakeTana #EthiopiaTravel #BlueNile #ZegePeninsula #UraKidaneMihret #EthiopiaFerry #AmharaRegion #TravelEthiopia #Kiremt #EthiopiaCoffee #Tankwa #Lakeshore #EthiopiaCulture #TisAbay #BahirDarGuide #EthiopiaFood #AfricaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit spends a full day in Bahir Dar learning the local cost of living, from breakfast to an evening meal, embracing the rainy season and body-level effects of the Blue Nile. He encounters old friends, new airport terminals, and the quiet everyday ways the city's pulse is changing as he prepares to leave. ☕ 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 16 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Lake Tana, Bahir Dar Airport, Location Coffee Bar, Bahir Dar Stadium, Checheho Cultural Restaurant. Covered: Bahir Dar city life and politics, Blue Nile hydrology and dam, Local food and costs, Airport and infrastructure, Environmental health concerns, Stadium construction. Chapters:00:00 Lakeshore morning street01:31 Location Coffee Bar02:30 Harbour with gulls03:20 Bahir Dar04:58 Checheho Cultural Restaurant05:56 Taverna interior06:49 Quiet night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BahirDar #LakeTana #BlueNile #EthiopiaTravel #TravelEthiopia #Amhara #Kiremt #RainySeason #EthiopianFood #Azmari #Tankwa #AfricaTravel #TravelGuide #Ethiopia #LakesideCity #Checheho #CostOfLiving #SoloTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

On his eighth day in Bahir Dar, Dawit takes the public ferry to Kibran Gebriel, the male-only island monastery, shares buna with a priest, and grapples with the rules, the politics, and the surprising cost of a slow day on Lake Tana. ☕ 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 15 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Bahir Dar harbour, Kibran Gebriel island monastery, Lake Tana, Abyssinian Flavors Cafe and Restaurant, Zege Peninsula. Covered: Kibran Gebriel monastery, Lake Tana public ferry, Monastery access rules, Local costs in Bahir Dar. Chapters:00:00 Harbour01:14 Zege Peninsula03:24 Lake Tana06:12 Boat ride07:36 Abyssinian Flavors Cafe and Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #KibranGebriel #LakeTana #BahirDar #EthiopiaTravel #MonasteryRules #SlowTravel #PublicFerry #EthiopianCoffee #BunaCeremony #BlueNile #RainingSeason #TravelEthiopia #Amhara #LakeTanaMonasteries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

On day seven in Bahir Dar, Dawit visits the new international stadium construction, shares a buna with workers, and reflects on the city's push for modernity against the ancient rhythms of Lake Tana and the Blue Nile. ☕ 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 14 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Bahir Dar International Stadium, Zege Peninsula, Ura Kidane Mihret, Location Coffee Bar, Lake Tana, Bahir Dar fish market. Covered: stadium construction, infrastructure, coffee culture, lake boat trip, local economy, politics. Chapters:00:00 Bahir Dar International Stadium01:58 Lakeshore03:12 Harbor street04:04 Zege Peninsula05:49 Location Coffee Bar07:55 Lakeshore evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BahirDar #Ethiopia #LakeTana #BlueNile #TravelPodcast #EthiopiaTravel #AfricaTravel #Kiremt #ConstructionSite #Stadium #CoffeeCulture #Foodie #NatureLovers #TravelGuide #LiveInEthiopia #Amhara https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

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/

Dawit spends his fifth day in Bahir Dar watching tankwa boats on Lake Tana, visiting the fish market and a craft workshop, and reflecting on the river's power and the region's tensions over buna. ☕ 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 12 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Lake Tana, Bahir Dar fish market, Habesha Cafe and Restaurant, Bezawit Hill, St. George roundabout, Kibran Gebriel monastery. Covered: Lake Tana boat life, Fish market and local food, Craft shopping, City modernization and politics, Bezawit Hill view. Chapters:00:00 Lake Tana02:32 St. George roundabout04:01 Habesha Cafe and Restaurant05:49 Lakeshore at dusk07:43 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BahirDar #LakeTana #BlueNile #EthiopiaTravel #TravelEthiopia #AfricanTravel #BahirDarCity #TankwaBoats #EthiopianCoffee #KiremtRain #NileRiver #Monasteries #AmharaRegion #TravelGuide #EthiopiaAdventure #LakeshoreLife #EthiopianFood #CheapTravelEthiopia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit spends a rainy day in Bahir Dar, exploring the new airport terminal, the lakeshore fish market, and the city's evolving urban landscape, all while reflecting on the Blue Nile's power and the region's complex reality. ☕ 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 11 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Bahir Dar lakeshore, Bahir Dar Dejazmach Belay Zeleke International Airport, Location Coffee Bar, St. George, Bahir Dar viewpoint, Dib Anbessa Hotel, Checheho Cultural Restaurant. Covered: Bahir Dar city life, Blue Nile hydrology and dam, Airport and infrastructure, Lakeshore fish market, Traditional crafts and tankwa boats, Politics and safety in Amhara, Environmental health concerns. Chapters:00:00 Guesthouse room with rain on window01:38 Location Coffee Bar03:13 St. George06:03 Checheho Cultural Restaurant06:59 Quiet room with TV news08:38 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BahirDar #LakeTana #BlueNileFalls #EthiopiaTravel #Ethiopia #TravelPodcast #RainySeason #Kiremt #Amhara #TravelEthiopia #AfricanTravel #ResponsibleTravel #TravelAdvisory #EthiopianFood #CoffeeCulture #TripPlanning #TravelDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit spends a rainy day in Bahir Dar exploring the thundering Blue Nile Falls at full flood, crossing the historic Portuguese bridge, and reflecting on the river's immense power and the politics of the Nile. He also checks in on the city's newest changes, from the airport reopening to its status as a lead-contamination hotspot. ☕ 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 10 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Blue Nile Falls, Portuguese bridge, Bahir Dar fish market, Zhemar Restorant, Bezawit Hill, Location Coffee Bar, Habesha Cafe and Restaurant. Covered: Blue Nile Falls and hydrology, Local food and costs, Bahir Dar city life and politics, Bezawit Hill and views, Environmental health concerns. Chapters:00:00 Portuguese bridge01:30 Blue Nile Falls02:45 Zhemar Restorant04:00 Bezawit Hill05:29 Location Coffee Bar07:31 Habesha Cafe and Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BahirDar #BlueNileFalls #TisAbay #EthiopiaTravel #TravelEthiopia #LakeTana #AmharaRegion #SourceOfTheNile #EthiopianCoffee #RainySeason #Injera #Tibs #BezawitHill #EthiopiaSecrets #AfricanTravel #NileRiver #EthiopianFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Day two in Bahir Dar: Dawit explores the lakeshore, takes a boat to the Zege Peninsula monasteries, visits Ura Kidane Mihret at full flood, and reflects on the Blue Nile's power and the city's rhythms. ☕ 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 9 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Lake Tana, Zege Peninsula, Ura Kidane Mihret, Kibran Gebriel, Checheho Cultural Restaurant, Location Coffee Bar, Dib Anbessa Hotel. Covered: Lake Tana boat trip, Zege Peninsula monasteries, Ura Kidane Mihret, cost of living and food, Blue Nile hydrology, regional politics and dam. Chapters:00:00 Bahir Dar02:01 Ura Kidane Mihret04:14 Checheho Cultural Restaurant05:32 Location Coffee Bar06:41 Lakeshore07:49 Dib Anbessa Hotel08:50 Soft rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BahirDar #LakeTana #ZegePeninsula #UraKidaneMihret #BlueNileFalls #EthiopiaTravel #TravelEthiopia #AmharaRegion #LakeTanaMonasteries #TisAbay #EthiopianFood #Injera #TravelPodcast #AfricanTravel #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit makes the journey from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar in the heart of the rainy season, arriving at the source of the Blue Nile. He explores the city's lakeshore, the fish market, and the thunderous Tis Abay Falls, and starts to understand the rhythm of life beside Lake Tana. ☕ 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 8 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Addis Ababa, Blue Nile Falls (Tis Abay), Portuguese Bridge, Lake Tana, Checheho Cultural Restaurant, Location Coffee Bar, The fish market. Covered: Travel to Bahir Dar, Blue Nile Falls and river, Lake Tana and lakeshore life, Cost of living and travel, Weather and rainy season, Politics and safety context. Chapters:00:00 Bahir Dar02:10 The fish market03:16 Checheho Cultural Restaurant03:59 Lake Tana06:47 Location Coffee Bar08:05 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #EthiopiaTravel #BahirDar #BlueNileFalls #LakeTana #EthiopiaPodcast #TravelAfrica #RainySeasonEthiopia #Kiremt #NileRiver #EthiopianFood #Injera #Tibsti #SoloTravelAfrica #EthiopiaAdventure #TravelGuide #AmharaRegion https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

On his final day in Addis Ababa, Dawit ties up loose ends, savors one last buna at a beloved café, and reflects on the city's rhythms before heading north. Practical tips on rainy-season travel, permits, and local costs are woven into a bittersweet farewell. ☕ 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 7 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Bole, Woreda Office, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia branch near Meskel Square, Cravings Restaurant & Bar, Piazza district, Tomoca Coffee, Solina Coffee at Tewodros Square, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery. Covered: final errands and goodbyes, Ethiopian coffee culture, local food and prices, travel permits and preparation, city reflections and farewell, practical tips for rainy season. Chapters:00:00 Bole01:46 Commercial Bank of Ethiopia branch near Meskel Square03:29 Tomoca Coffee05:28 Lalibela06:18 YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery07:51 Bole Road A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AddisAbaba #EthiopiaTravel #AddisAbabaDiaries #RainySeasonAddis #CoffeeCulture #BoleRoad #PiazzaAddis #TomocaCoffee #SolinaCoffee #YeGeshaCoffee #EthiopianFood #Kitfo #Tej #LalibelaPermit #SimienMountains #TravelNorth #RainyDayAddis #LonelyPlanetEthiopia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit wraps up his first leg in Addis Ababa with a final round of errands, a last coffee at a favorite spot, and a reflective walk through the rain-soaked streets. He checks on travel permits for the north, picks up gear for the road, and savors the city's rhythms before moving on. ☕ 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 6 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Ministry of Tourism office, Kazanchis, Golden Plate Restaurant, Merkato, YeGesha Specialty Cafe, National Museum of Ethiopia, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Meskel Square, Cravings Restaurant & Bar, Piazza district. Covered: Travel permits for northern Ethiopia, Merkato market shopping, Coffee culture in Addis Ababa, National Museum of Ethiopia, Farewell to Addis Ababa, Packing and preparation for trekking. Chapters:00:00 Golden Plate Restaurant02:06 Merkato03:23 YeGesha Specialty Cafe04:40 Meskel Square05:47 Cravings Restaurant & Bar06:54 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AddisAbaba #EthiopiaTravel #TravelEthiopia #Lalibela #SimienMountains #AddisDiaries #Ethiopia #TravelAfrica #RainySeason #CoffeeCeremony #Merkato #Bole #Piazza #NationalMuseum #EthiopiaVisa #TravelPermits #AdventureTravel #SoloTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit settles into his new flat in Bole, navigating a city-wide rent registration deadline and the everyday rhythm of the rainy season. He explores the historic Piazza district, enjoys a traditional coffee ceremony, and starts planning his journey north to Lalibela and the Simien Mountains. ☕ 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 5 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Bole, Piazza, Tomoca Coffee, National Museum of Ethiopia, Cravings Restaurant & Bar, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery. Covered: Rent and lease registration, Historic districts, Museums and history, Coffee ceremony, Northern travel permits, Local costs and currency. Chapters:00:00 Bole01:12 Market hall02:39 Piazza04:19 Museum echo05:39 Cravings Restaurant & Bar07:13 City park08:00 YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AddisAbaba #Ethiopia #Bole #Piazza #TomocaCoffee #NationalMuseumOfEthiopia #Lalibela #SimienMountains #EthiopianCoffee #Kiremt #TravelEthiopia #EthiopianHistory #AddisRentCrisis #MinibusTaxi #CravingsRestaurant #StGeorgeBeer #SettlingInAddis https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit tackles his final bureaucratic hurdles, signs a lease, and enjoys a well-earned feast at a traditional restaurant. He also gets practical tips for navigating Addis Ababa's rainy season and planning his trip north to Lalibela and the Simien Mountains. ☕ 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 4 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Bole, Kazanchis, Piazza, Meskel Square, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, GLOBAL BANK ETHIOPIA S.C Headquarters, Meskott Culinary Experience, Tomoca Coffee. Covered: Lease signing and housing, Fayda ID process, Traditional Ethiopian food, Weather and daily rhythm, Planning northern travel permits. Chapters:00:00 Bole01:14 Kazanchis02:57 Commercial Bank of Ethiopia04:35 Meskott Culinary Experience05:39 Tomoca Coffee A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AddisAbaba #EthiopiaTravel #Bole #TomocaCoffee #MeskottCulinary #EthiopianFood #Kiremt #RainySeason #TravelEthiopia #Lalibela #SimienMountains #FaydaID #ExpatLife #AddisDiaries #EthiopianCoffee #Lucy #NationalMuseum https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit wrestles with Addis Ababa's housing market, navigates the city's rainy-day rhythms, and finds a flat. He shares practical tips on renting, transport, and costs — plus a visit to a classic cafe and a taste of local life. ☕ 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 3 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Bole District, Kazanchis Area, Piazza (Piassa), National Museum of Ethiopia, Union Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, Ag Palace Hotel. Covered: rental search, kebele registration, cost of living, transport, historic sites (museum), politics & safety. Chapters:00:00 Bole District02:00 Cafe terrace04:06 National Museum of Ethiopia05:36 Union Restaurant and Cocktail Bar06:21 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AddisAbaba #EthiopiaTravel #MoveToEthiopia #RentInAddis #Kiremt #EthiopianCoffee #LucyFossil #BoleDistrict #Kazanchis #PiazzaAddis #LightRail #EthioTelecom #Safaricom #Jimma #SimienMountains #EthiopiaVisa #ExpatLife #AddisLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit tackles the next layer of settling in: finding a long-term rental, getting the Fayda ID, and learning to live with the kiremt rain. Plus a late-night walk through Kazanchis, a real estate agent's warning about the rent crisis, and a quiet moment with buna. ☕ 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 2 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Bole, Arat Kilo, YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery, Kazanchis, Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs, Cravings Restaurant & Bar, Reboot Coffee, Piazza. Covered: long-term rental search, residence registration (kebele), Fayda ID process, cost of living, coffee culture, rainy season daily rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Bole01:02 YeGesha Specialty Cafe & Roastery02:47 Kazanchis04:44 Cravings Restaurant & Bar07:25 Piazza08:33 Addis Ababa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AddisAbaba #EthiopiaTravel #ExpatsInEthiopia #FaydaID #KiremtSeason #AddisAbabaRent #YeGeshaCoffee #RebootCoffee #TomocaCoffee #Kazanchis #BoleDistrict #EthiopiaHighlands #TravelLivingAbroad #AddisAbabaLife #EthiopianFood #InjeraAndWot #SettlingIn https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

Dawit Bekele lands in Addis Ababa at the height of the rainy season, tackles residence permits, SIM cards, and banking, and finds his first cup of Ethiopian coffee. Practical tips for settling in, plus what the city feels like in August. ☕ 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 1 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Bole International Airport, Bole district, Meskel Square, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, YeGesha Specialty Cafe, Tomoca Coffee, Piazza district, Mercato. Covered: arrival logistics, residence permit, banking, SIM card, coffee culture, market shopping. Chapters:00:00 Bole International Airport01:45 Commercial Bank of Ethiopia03:47 Tomoca Coffee05:09 Mercato06:43 Meskel Square08:03 City street09:21 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AddisAbaba #EthiopiaTravel #Kiremt #EthiopianCoffee #BoleDistrict #TomocaCoffee #Merkato #LivingInEthiopia #FaydaID #CommercialBankOfEthiopia #EthioTelecom #Injera #MeskelSquare #TravelAfrica #RainySeason #EthiopiaPodcast #ExpatLife #AddisVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/