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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 →

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 to the west, and Sudan to the … Continue reading →

NEURODIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM The common wisdom is that people with Down syndrome are not supposed to go to college. Keys to success are attending regular classes – rather than special education classes – throughout primary, middle and high schools. … Continue reading →

Not A Romantic Illness Schizophrenia affects roughly one in every hundred people. Men and women are equally affected, although it tends to strike men in their late teens and early twenties and women in their 20s and 30s. While onset … Continue reading →

ETHIOPIA NM The people are beautiful, dozens of cultures but one of the worst for begging and annoyances. Viewed as a walking lottery ticket and follow, begging for money and shouting, “you you you! money money money” SEE North: Lalibela … Continue reading →