Awesome Ethiopia - by jkgertz (featured) |
|---|
| A trip to Ethiopia sometime during January, 2012 for 2-4 Weeks. Cities visited: Addis Ababa, Aksum, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Lalibela, Mekele Ethiopia has a rich cultural, amazing natural beauty and some fantastic history. It's probably most well know for housing the 'Arc of the Covenant' in Aksum but this was probably the least impressive city we visited, if you can imagine that! Another image that is often recollected is starving children but this is far from the truth! The people are warm, welcoming and full of life. The country truly has something for every type of person. The 'top' destinations include Arta Ale (an ACTIVE volcanic lake) and the city of Lalibela with fantastic rock hewn churches. On Lake Tana you can visit monasteries with brilliant paintings. In Tigray there are more rustically hewn churches that require a hike or climb to get to them. The Simein Mountains have views of the escarpment (think beautiful cliff) and lots of wildlife. Addis Ababa gives you the opportunity to run (or at least watch) some of the world's fastest runners go for their morning run in Meskal Square. Plan on spending at least 2 weeks to visit these wonderful cities!     |
| Viva Mexico - by jkgertz |
|---|
Cities visited: Mexico City, Michoacán, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Palenque
Daily Expenses (Per Person): Between $81 - $130
Who did you travel with: Solo
What jkgertz thinks you should know or do to get the most out of your trip...
Mexico is another country with a lot of things to see.
| Awesome Ethiopia - by jkgertz |
|---|
Cities visited: Addis Ababa, Aksum, Bahir Dar, Gondar, Lalibela, Mekele
Daily Expenses (Per Person): Between $81 - $130
Who did you travel with: Solo
What jkgertz thinks you should know or do to get the most out of your trip...
Ethiopia has a rich cultural, amazing natural beauty and some fantastic history. It's probably most well know for housing the 'Arc of the Covenant' in Aksum but this was probably the least impressive city we visited, if you can imagine that! Another image that is often recollected is starving children but this is far from the truth! The people are warm, welcoming and full of life. The country truly has something for every type of person. The 'top' destinations include Arta Ale (an ACTIVE volcanic lake) and the city of Lalibela with fantastic rock hewn churches. On Lake Tana you can visit monasteries with brilliant paintings. In Tigray there are more rustically hewn churches that require a hike or climb to get to them. The Simein Mountains have views of the escarpment (think beautiful cliff) and lots of wildlife. Addis Ababa gives you the opportunity to run (or at least watch) some of the world's fastest runners go for their morning run in Meskal Square. Plan on spending at least 2 weeks to visit these wonderful cities!
| Philippines 2012 - by tgertz00 |
|---|
Cities visited: Cebu City, Malapascua, Tagbilaran City, Davao City, Kaputian
Daily Expenses (Per Person): Between $41 - $80
Who did you travel with: Independent Group
What tgertz00 thinks you should know or do to get the most out of your trip...
Traveling in the Philippines was a very pleasant surprise. There were almost no other tourists and a bunch of different islands to go to that offered unique experiences. Samal Island, a small island south of Mindano, was my favorite- endless beaches all to myself! I even snorkeled with a sea cow/manatee. The Filipinos are very friendly and helpful, but the food does leave something to be desired. I want to go back and visit the North.