Is Ethiopia Safe Now? No! My Story of Getting Evacuated.

Ethiopia is unsafe for travel. Coming to Addis Ababa is unsafe. If you know me, you know I usually promote my Cape to Cairo backpacking route. You generally pass through Ethiopia.

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I tried to bribe myself through the DRC border despite rebels coming to add another country to my vacation list.

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The country is charming, unique, and full of potential. Ethiopians are humble, friendly, and will help anyone. Africa's best meal.

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Change is rapid. Arba Minch forests were wonderful last weekend. Ethiopia's last safe tourist location. We saw hippos, crocodiles, and drank from spring leaves. Magical.

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I fear divorce. Of leaving to protect my son, but my husband being unable to fly because Ethiopians have trouble getting visas.

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First, for immigrants everywhere. Or not. I hope you are welcomed everywhere. People flee because their country has no opportunities. It's unsafe for their kids.

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I could write a lot more, but I wanted to encourage travellers to Ethiopia to wait till it's safer. Cancel your arrangements and fly to another African country.

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