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Birds and Hippos: The Natural World of Lake Tana
Over 300 bird species, hippos near where the Blue Nile exits the lake, and centuries-old papyrus boats — a look at Lake…
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Shopping in Addis Ababa: From Merkato Market to the Malls of Bole
A shopping guide to Addis Ababa — Africa's largest open-air market, handicrafts, coffee, and gold, the modern malls of…
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Addis Ababa: Africa's Diplomatic Capital and the City That Was Never Colonized
The founding story of Addis Ababa by Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taytu, why it became Africa's diplomatic hub, and…
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The Packing List: What to Bring for a Trip to Addis Ababa
A practical packing list for Addis Ababa, accounting for the city's high altitude, the swing in weather between morning…
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10 Things to Know Before You Visit Addis Ababa
From Ethiopia's different calendar to the zero time difference with Saudi Arabia, here are the essential practical…
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Registan After Sunset: A Photography and Night-Magic Guide
When the turquoise domes light up and the sun sets behind the Timurid madrasahs, Central Asia's most famous square…
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12 Questions Before Booking Your Samarkand Trip
How many days do you really need? When's the light show? Do you need a guide? Practical questions to answer before you…
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The Ulugh Beg Observatory: When a Samarkand Prince Mapped the Sky
The story of a ruler who preferred stars to warfare, building the 15th-century Islamic world's most precise…
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Why Samarkand? 10 Reasons to Visit Central Asia's Legendary Bride
From a UNESCO-listed crossroads of cultures to the most photographed square in the Islamic world — here's what makes…
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Multi-Faith Bukhara: The Story of the Jewish Quarter and Chor Minor
Before becoming a tourist destination, Bukhara was a meeting point for Persians, Turks, Jews, and Sufis — and traces of…
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12 Questions Before Traveling to Bukhara
From visas to currency to traditional bathhouses, here's everything worth knowing before you book your ticket.
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30 Uzbek Words That Open Bukhara's Doors
A pocket dictionary with simplified pronunciation to help you break the ice with Bukhara's warm-hearted locals.