


Day four in Jijiga: navigating the dusty Karamara ridge, settling into a Badda 'As rental, and exploring the deep social rituals of Somali café culture and livestock trade. ☕ Enjo…

Day three in Jijiga: navigating the camel markets, settling residency logistics, and tasting the city's distinct café culture before planning the trek north to Lalibela. ☕ Enjoyin…

Dawit explores the livestock trade, the Fooq Dheere quarter, and the local café culture in Jijiga's Somali Region capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buym…

We leave the walled city of Harar today, driving east across the dry boulder country to Jijiga, the capital of the Somali Region. I explore the livestock markets, the old Fooq Dhee…

On my final full day in the walled city of Harar, I navigate the dust of ongoing urban upgrades, visit Bun Coffee Shop for one last macchiato, and reflect on the changing landscape…

Day twelve in Harar finds Dawit navigating the dust of ongoing renovation works inside the walled city, visiting Bun Coffee Shop for a final macchiato, and reflecting on the shifti…
