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Hydrogen hype is rising again—will this time be different? Investors have been excited, and disappointed, before Nov 14th 2022 ECONOMIST  By Vijay Vaitheeswaran: Global energy and climate innovation editor, The Economist, New York Guzzlers of fizzy drinks in Brisbane could be … Continue reading →

The Taliban and Isis are in a battle for control Economist Dec 3, 2022 An insurgency has once again started in Afghanistan – and this time, the Taliban is the target. Since the Americans left Kabul last year, high-profile Taliban … Continue reading →

Egypt Central & Red Sea Dec 11-14Observations on Egypt 1. People. Accusing of being predatory with a bad rep, my impression of Egypts is very positive. Like most Muslim countries, the people are very nice and always try to help … Continue reading →

Eritrea Jan 16-20, 2023 Described as the North Korea of Africa, it has been ruled by the same dated autocrat for over 30 years. Involved in a civil war from 1960 to 1991 and another with Ethiopia that just ended … Continue reading →

Egypt Dec 6-15, 2022 I flew from Banjul, Gambia to Istanbul with the intent on continuing on to Addis Ababa. I had a 24 hour layover in Istanbul, but was denied boarding my ADD flight as I needed an e-visa. … Continue reading →

Somalia Jan 8-10, 2023 Somalia – Coastal and Northern (Mogadishu, South Galkacyo) Borders: Ethiopia-Somalia, Somalia (sea border/port), Somalia (sea border/port) Flight Ethiopian Airlines ADD-MGQ 08:55-11:05. Make sure to arrive at the Addis Airport International Terminal with lots of time to … Continue reading →

SOMALILAND This is a “country” that you don’t want to miss as it is so unique. A fundamentalist Islamic state with an e-money system that has to be experienced. Easy to do on your own by personal tour. The land … Continue reading →

DJIBOUTI Djibouti is safe, some parts easy to do independently and some you need a guide if you are not an excellent driver with 4×4.  Djibouti is expensive and few things to do, but pleasant enough for a couple of … Continue reading →

  Visa application form link: Visa Formular. Passport copy, one photo. Flight/hotel/itinerary/employment letter needed. €50. All land borders closed. VOA arranged by tour guide but requires a LOI (code). Guide applies for permission at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, when approved … Continue reading →

Ethiopia – Dec 21-Jan 7, 2023 Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the north, Djibouti to the northeast, Somalia to the east and northeast, Kenya to the south, South Sudan … Continue reading →