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How to Hike the Simien Mountains Independently- and Save (Some) Money
How to Hike the Simien Mountains Independently- and Save (Some) Money

How to Hike the Simien Mountains Independently- and Save (Some) Money

I was determined to do the Simien Mountains without joining a tour. Partly because I knew it would be cheaper, particularly for a group, and partly because most people joined a tour, so I wanted to buck the trend.  The…

Danakil Depression- the most inhospitable place on earth, apparently.
Danakil Depression- the most inhospitable place on earth, apparently.

Danakil Depression- the most inhospitable place on earth, apparently.

Guest post by Cheryl Williams We started our journey at 8am from Lalibela, being picked up by an empty Land Cruiser. Within a few minutes we’d picked up a couple from Peru and a woman from Singapore. Steph had negotiated…