Harar
Like a small jewel hidden in a corner of the country, Harar stands out in Ethiopia for being an Islamic town with a long history where you can easily spend a few days.
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Blue Nile Falls
A hydro-electric plant has taken away much of the water, but the Blue Nile Falls remain a major natural attraction in Ethiopia.
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Koremi
Lying right on a clifftop in the vicinity of Harar, Koremi is a village all of its own. Some inhabitants even claim it to be one of the oldest settlements in this area of Ethiopia.
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Debre Damo Monastery
Of the many churches in Ethiopia, Debre Damo probably has one of the most spectacular locations - as a result, reaching it is not easy, and anyway not allowed for women.
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Fasil Ghebbi
Reminder and remainder of its grand history, the Fasil Ghebbi or Royal Enclosure of Gonder still is the heart of the city and defines modern Gonder.
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Gobedra Lioness & Quarry
Within walking distance from Axum you can find a mysterious lioness etched in a rock; this is the area where the stelae of Axum were carved out.
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Bet Giyorgis Church
Probably the most perfect church of all churches in Lalibela, Bet Giyorgis is the only church that has been spared the scaffolding concealing other churches.
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Yeha
Although difficult to imagine nowadays, Yeha was once the most important city of the region of Tigray. What remains is the oldest standing building in Ethiopia.
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Debre Tsion church
After a nice climb up a rock, the church of Debre Tsion is located right at the edge of the cliff, with some marvellous frescoes inside the extensive church.
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Debre Birhan Selassie Church
One of the major sights of Ethiopia, Debre Birhan Selassie church lives up to your expectations as an extraordinarily beautiful church.
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Genata Maryam Medhane Alem
On the slopes of Mount Abuna Yosef, you can not only enjoy walks in nature, but also find some of the more remote churches of Lalibela.
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Harar Street Scenes
Harar has many sights, but one of the main attractions is the people you meet on the streets, the scenes unfolding before your eyes, the fantastic light of the early morning.
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Kuskuam
The palace complex at Kuskuam is not as impressive as those in the Royal Enclosure, but its isolation from the city has a charm all of its own.
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Lake Tana monasteries
Not only is Lake Tana the source of the Blue Nile, it is also home to a collection of monasteries, all located on the shore or on islands in the lake.
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Axum
Once the most powerful city in the region, Axum nowadays is famous mainly for its stelae and is considered the most religious of Ethiopian cities.
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Abreha wa Atsbeha church
Richly decorated, Abreha and Atsbeha church in the Tigray region is considered to be one of its finest rock-hewn churches in this part of Ethiopia.
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Abuna Yemata Guh church
Both location and frescoes make Abuna Yemata Guh an outstanding church in the Gheralta region - reaching it is part of the appeal.
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Lalibela Sunday Mass
On Sunday morning, Lalibela comes to life when hundreds of white-robed worshippers flock to the ancient rock-hewn churches like they have done for centuries.
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Ethiopian buses
Although tiring, unreliable and slow, busrides in Ethiopia are never dull, and a good way to get to know the country behind the sights.
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Yemrehanna Kristos church
Hidden in a cave, Yemrehanna Kristos church holds more secrets than you would think at first glance.
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Simien Mountains
After centuries of erosion, the landscape of the Simien Mountains has developed into a truly spectacular, unique hikers paradise.
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Lalibela Northern Cluster
Normally the start of a tour in Lalibela, the northern cluster of churches is the most extensive and has some very fine examples of rock hewn churches.
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Lalibela priests
Not only do they perform services in their churches, the priests of Lalibela are also host to any visitor to their church.
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Ethiopian kids
Youngsters everywhere in Ethiopia - this is a young nation and it shows on the streets. They can be delightful, but they can also be a nuisance for the traveller.
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