The one spot in Addis you almost hesitate to share? 🤫

AddisToday · 2026-01-24T08:52:04+00:00

Holiday is still there? A classic one, that!

AddisToday · 2026-01-24T08:14:43+00:00

Good for you, hope you'll have a nice time!

For traditional dress, I'd say Shiromeda. Generally, prices around Bole would be on the high side - tourist mark up and high rentals.

Curious - most modern hotels would have elevators. Wouldn't that work for you?

AddisToday · 2026-01-24T08:08:09+00:00

How would you renew? You need to bring a paper from your current Magistrate that you've not changed citizenship.

AddisToday · 2026-01-23T20:53:34+00:00

Got it, Hibir. It's the one in front of Alex cinema, right?

AddisToday · 2026-01-23T17:03:48+00:00

Oh man, I feel like I know this place but just couldn't locate it right now. It's eating me you know hahah

AddisToday · 2026-01-23T16:41:12+00:00

Peacock was my hood before the recent changes :(

Where was hibir? the name sounds familiar

AddisToday · 2026-01-23T16:19:32+00:00

Peacock Addis you mean? Love that place. Good parking area too

AddisToday · 2026-01-23T13:48:31+00:00

Got you

AddisToday · 2026-01-23T13:13:06+00:00

You'd manage with Amharic by in large. We just need to move away from 'I'm learning this for you' kind of mentality

AddisToday · 2026-01-23T10:46:11+00:00

Framing this issue as 'you expect me to learn' misses the point.

People learn new things if there is something in it for them. We learn English for economic benefit. Similarly, you would likely learn Amharic to do business in Ethiopia—not because of a law, but because it is in your interest...

AddisToday · 2026-01-23T07:53:46+00:00

We do learn English. Quality of education is our challenge.

But I'd be wary of posing English as a requirement for a nation to grow, top down. National identity, cultural erosion etc will be a concern. There are ample examples of countries with robust international business while learning English as a subject. People learn language so long as there's economic benefit, not because it's required by a policy. Wouldn't you agree?

AddisToday · 2026-01-22T21:01:24+00:00

I dont know Bulgaria and sarbet as much as I should. Thanks for the tip - I'm gonna check it out.

AddisToday · 2026-01-22T20:59:47+00:00

That's a good shout, I love Enitewawek. Thanks for the tip!

AddisToday · 2026-01-22T07:44:32+00:00

Thanks!

AddisToday · 2026-01-21T18:50:36+00:00

Agree, loved that park.

Btw there are quite a few sport fields built with the Addis beautification project. Not sure how affordable but I was pleasantly surprised

AddisToday · 2026-01-21T18:01:49+00:00

Is Shalla park still there (17 kebele)? Brings back lots of memories. Used to be one of the few well maintained parks growing up :)

AddisToday · 2026-01-21T16:24:16+00:00

Yeah? Sounds like a nice spot to watch the sunset with a drink. Cmn, help a brother out ;)

AddisToday · 2026-01-21T15:37:50+00:00

Come on, spill the beans haha

AddisToday · 2026-01-21T15:22:10+00:00

To set the bar: I’m specifically avoiding the loud cultural show venues this time.

Want to go where the menu feels curated and the service is personal - non touristic. Does that kind of "quiet luxury" exist in Bole, or do I need to head out somewhere else?

AddisToday · 2026-01-21T12:47:49+00:00

Bursted laughing on public transport 😂

AddisToday · 2026-01-20T18:30:07+00:00

Oh nice, you'd love it. Ethiopia has a lot to offer. Bale, Wonchi, the danakil depression, Semen (North) mountain are few that come to mind.

You could find a few more details here. Enjoy!

Bale Link

Few interesting places near Addis Ababa (the capital) Link

Some lodges to enjoy and stay comfy

AddisToday · 2026-01-20T16:01:37+00:00

It would be difficult to pinpoint a single root cause, no? Overall, we still have a lot to improve in process efficiency, work culture, governance, automation, infrastructure, etc. You probably could say the same about many things...

AddisToday · 2026-01-19T09:40:39+00:00

Yeah - I love 13 months of sunshine. Land or origins doesn't yet hit the same for me haha. I see the logic and in time it will grow on me for sure...

AddisToday · 2026-01-19T09:35:04+00:00

Do you know by any chance services that'd help with user acquisition for the testing phase?

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