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Last Day in Addis: Rain, Permits, and a Quiet Goodbye

Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele
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Dawit wraps up his first leg in Addis Ababa with a final round of errands, a last coffee at a favorite spot, and a reflective walk through the rain-soaked streets. He checks on travel permits for the north, picks up gear for the road, and savors the city's rhythms before moving on. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Ethiopia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Ethiopia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele. Dawit Bekele is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Places in this episode: Ministry of Tourism office, Kazanchis, Golden Plate Restaurant, Merkato, YeGesha Specialty Cafe, National Museum of Ethiopia, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Meskel Square, Cravings Restaurant & Bar, Piazza district. Covered: Travel permits for northern Ethiopia, Merkato market shopping, Coffee culture in Addis Ababa, National Museum of Ethiopia, Farewell to Addis Ababa, Packing and preparation for trekking. Chapters: 00:00 Golden Plate Restaurant 02:06 Merkato 03:23 YeGesha Specialty Cafe 04:40 Meskel Square 05:47 Cravings Restaurant & Bar 06:54 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AddisAbaba #EthiopiaTravel #TravelEthiopia #Lalibela #SimienMountains #AddisDiaries #Ethiopia #TravelAfrica #RainySeason #CoffeeCeremony #Merkato #Bole #Piazza #NationalMuseum #EthiopiaVisa #TravelPermits #AdventureTravel #SoloTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/ethiopia/

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