Evocative Ethiopia

Astonishingly diverse, truly unique, completely ancient. That's Ethiopia, one of Africa's true gems and a place of unusual culture and beautiful people - completely unspoilt by the modern world

Story: Keri Harvey

The wizened old gatekeeper dressed in a miss-matched military ensemble welcomes us with a wide, creased smile. Behind him rises a giant stone monolith, or stela, standing 23m high in solid granite. But it's just one of about 100 other stelae in Axum's stelae field,...

Published in "Sawubona" magazine

Ancient Ways

With its own alphabet, calendar and clock, Ethiopia is a truly unique place. But, add the ancient culture, astonishing diversity and beautiful people and you have a rare gem of a country that's still unspoilt by the modern world.

Story : Keri Harvey

The wizened old gatekeeper dressed in a miss-matched military ensemble welcomes us with a wide, creased smile. Behind him rises a giant stone monolith, or stela, standing 23m high in solid...

Published in "Volkswagen" magazine

Old World Dreaming

Ancient and evocative, Ethiopia is unique in every way. From the inspiring rock-hewn churches still in use today, to unusual customs and culture, this is one of Africa's unexplored gems.

Story: Keri Harvey

It's Saturday afternoon in Lalibela. Locals walk alongside their donkeys carrying the purchases of the day, and together they wind slowly along the rock-paved road that will lead them home through the mountains. The donkeys walk...

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Published in Business in Africa magazine

Tourism - EthiopiaEthiopia is a country of contrasts and extremes, from the cool Simien Mountains peaking at over 4 600m to the scorching low-lying Danakil Depression - 120m below sea level and the hottest place on earth. Situated in northeast Africa with Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya as neighbours, Ethiopia is old beyond imagination. Its culture and traditions date back 3 000 years, but hominid fossil finds dated at 4,4 million years show...

Published in "Good Taste" magazine

In Praise of Coffee

In Ethiopia, coffee is everywhere. The potent brew is served in tiny cups in traditional daily coffee ceremonies in homes all over the country - and the elaborate ceremonies have profound significance.

Story: Keri Harvey

A sleek young woman arranges long-stemmed scented grass on the naked floor, her long white cotton dress and shawl lending a religious look to the scene. Only her face and hands are exposed from the white cloth...