Podcast
Ethiopia Travel Podcast with Dawit Bekele
Episodes — page 4
Monastery Hops and the Weight of HistoryDawit spends a full day on Lake Tana, taking a tankwa boat to Mandaba Medhane Alem and walking through the forest to Birgida Maryam. He reflects on the legacy of Emperor Susenyos,…
- Gorgora: Rain, Ruins, and the Lake at Full
Dawit arrives in Gorgora after a wet road trip from Bahir Dar, settles into a lakeshore guesthouse, explores the old Portuguese cathedral ruins and Susenyos' palace, and watches a…
- The Airport, The Stadium, and a Last Coffee
On his final full day in Bahir Dar, Dawid checks in on the city's new airport terminal and the stadium buzzing ahead of the Senegal match, then walks the lakefront as thunderstorms…
- The Last Rain and the Blue Nile's Roar
On his final full day in Bahir Dar, Dawit walks to the Blue Nile Falls at full flood, crosses the river by local boat, and reflects on the power of the water, the city's rapid chan…
- The Call of the Water Hyacinth
Dawit spends his eleventh day in Bahir Dar observing the annual battle against water hyacinth on Lake Tana, talking with locals about the lake's health, and reflecting on the city'…
- Ferry Lines and the Lake's Morning Light
Dawit takes the public ferry across Lake Tana, walks the waterfront as the city wakes, and shares what daily life in Bahir Dar actually costs — from a roadside ful breakfast to the…
- Falls at Full Roar, Bargains at the Marina
Dawit spends a full day in Bahir Dar learning the local cost of living, from breakfast to an evening meal, embracing the rainy season and body-level effects of the Blue Nile. He en…
- The Monastery Without a Island
On his eighth day in Bahir Dar, Dawit takes the public ferry to Kibran Gebriel, the male-only island monastery, shares buna with a priest, and grapples with the rules, the politics…
- The Stadium Rising, the Lake Holding
On day seven in Bahir Dar, Dawit visits the new international stadium construction, shares a buna with workers, and reflects on the city's push for modernity against the ancient rh…
- The Stadium and the Lake's Rhythms
Dawit explores Bahir Dar's new stadium construction, savors the city's coffee culture at a local cafe, and reflects on the daily life, costs, and politics of living by Lake Tana du…
- Papyrus Boats and the Blue Nile's Pulse
Dawit spends his fifth day in Bahir Dar watching tankwa boats on Lake Tana, visiting the fish market and a craft workshop, and reflecting on the river's power and the region's tens…
- Rain, Renewal, and the Rhythm of Bahir Dar
Dawit spends a rainy day in Bahir Dar, exploring the new airport terminal, the lakeshore fish market, and the city's evolving urban landscape, all while reflecting on the Blue Nile…
- The Thunder Below: Living Beside the Blue Nile
Dawit spends a rainy day in Bahir Dar exploring the thundering Blue Nile Falls at full flood, crossing the historic Portuguese bridge, and reflecting on the river's immense power a…
- Lake Tana, Boat Trips, and the Blue Nile
Day two in Bahir Dar: Dawit explores the lakeshore, takes a boat to the Zege Peninsula monasteries, visits Ura Kidane Mihret at full flood, and reflects on the Blue Nile's power an…
- The Road to Bahir Dar: Rain, Falls, and First Impressions
Dawit makes the journey from Addis Ababa to Bahir Dar in the heart of the rainy season, arriving at the source of the Blue Nile. He explores the city's lakeshore, the fish market,…
- Rain, Farewells, and the Last Café in Addis
On his final day in Addis Ababa, Dawit ties up loose ends, savors one last buna at a beloved café, and reflects on the city's rhythms before heading north. Practical tips on rainy-…
- Last Day in Addis: Rain, Permits, and a Quiet Goodbye
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 tra…
- Rain, Rent, and the Rhythm of Addis
Dawit settles into his new flat in Bole, navigating a city-wide rent registration deadline and the everyday rhythm of the rainy season. He explores the historic Piazza district, en…
- Rainy Day Errands and a Taste of Addis
Dawit tackles his final bureaucratic hurdles, signs a lease, and enjoys a well-earned feast at a traditional restaurant. He also gets practical tips for navigating Addis Ababa's ra…
- Rent, Rain, and the Real Addis Ababa
Dawit wrestles with Addis Ababa's housing market, navigates the city's rainy-day rhythms, and finds a flat. He shares practical tips on renting, transport, and costs — plus a visit…
