Top 5 Most Common Ways to Get Around in Ethiopia
Travel in Ethiopia is unique in that there can be many stories to be had from each mode of transport. Time is a loosely fixed concept in this beautiful country where people and interactions are more important than keeping a detailed agenda and upholding scheduled meetings. If someone encounters a friend or a family member on the way to a meeting, there is no hesitation to stop and talk for a minute or ten. Thus, transportation is more of a means of interaction than a means of getting from point A to point B in a timely fashion. Life is about people and not about the clock. This is something I believe the Western world could stand to learn and accept into normal day-to-day life. Today is a snapshot into the Top 5 Most Common Modes of Transport in Ethiopia. It’s not all to uncommon from the rest of the world, but there are things to know to help any traveler in his/her visit in Ethiopia to make it less stressful and more enjoyable. #1 - Foot This may seem less of a ...
