"ADDIS - THE NEW FLOWER OF ETHIOPIA" Top 5 Page for this destination Addis Ababa by DAO

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THE DREAM OF MENELIK

Addis Ababa means ‘New Flower’. Emperor Menelik II ordered that his new capital be built here because it was malaria free, had fertile soil, water and wood for building. Today this is a metropolis of almost 4 million, Addis has it all. The great thing is that most prices for visitors are probably the cheapest of any Capital city in the world. You can do and see it all in this fascinating and busy city.

Please come and read my tips. There is a lot to look at. If you need any information about Addis Ababa, please email me and I and my local friends will get you the information.

All the best,

DAO

  • Last visit to Addis Ababa: Dec 2008
  • Intro Updated Dec 18, 2008
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  • starship's Profile Photo
    Jun 19, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Wow, love this page so far!! It's so extensive I'll have to come back to finish it! Great work!

  • Dec 13, 2010 at 4:58 PM

    Well Weight loss is not a concern to most Ethiopians...may be that is why there is no diet-staff in Addis or anywhere else in ETH

  • CatherineReichardt's Profile Photo
    Sep 13, 2010 at 4:56 AM

    A most excellent page, and I love your wry perspective! Looking forward to using your infomative tips to plan our itinerary, and greeting from springtime Johannesburg! Cathy

  • Jun 13, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    The starters are great, the soups are highly recommended and the garlic cheese bread is awesome. The portions are not extremely generous and for the low prices, you can go all the way starter, salad a good main course and your dessert.

  • BruceDunning's Profile Photo
    Mar 4, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    You truly are the adventurer without fear, or just plain smart of how to handle yourself in this region. WE keep reading about it here in US and causes concern. I hope the strife stops someday for their sake.

  • Dec 19, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    Dear, If you ask for coke light/sugar free you will get it in Addis. You can even find sugar free RC Cola. Better luck next time. gsb1@in.com

  • Gillybob's Profile Photo
    Nov 13, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Glad to hear you and Flag Jr have arrived safe and sound. Keep you eyes on those other peoples hands and your hands on your pockets! Come back in one piece with everything intact! Gillybob greetings

  • icunme's Profile Photo
    Oct 2, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Reading about ARDI has brought me to these pages - what a history lesson here! The steps to nowhere - the repatriation of the Lionof Judah monument and how it came about - Lucy - just a wealth of information.

  • marielexoteria's Profile Photo
    Aug 14, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    I'm considering Ethiopia for a vacation soon. Thanks for these tips. I do miss eating sugar cane, hehehe.

  • craic's Profile Photo
    Jun 22, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    fascinating

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