Eritrea

Country number:
170
Territory number:
210
‘The camel keeps on marching, while the dogs keep on barking! ‘
Unknown Eritrean

Tales from Eritrea

Eritrea - Massawa - The Hottest Place in Africa - Eritrea and Sudan Part 3

I’m staying in the Grand Dahlak Hotel. My jokes about Dr Who have fallen on stony ground. And there’s nothing remotely grand about this...
I’m staying in the Grand Dahlak Hotel. My jokes about Dr Who have fallen on stony ground. And there’s nothing remotely grand about this hotel
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Eritrea - Gorges and Mountains - Trips from Asmara - Eritrea and Sudan Part 2

There’s a panoply of striking scenery to engage my attention as soon as we leave Asmara. A long winding gorge is succeeded by a...
There’s a panoply of striking scenery to engage my attention as soon as we leave Asmara. A long winding gorge is succeeded by a line of orange-red mesas, tinged with yellow and green and topped with single lines of trees, soldiers waiting to advance
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Eritrea - Asmara - Piccolo Roma - Eritrea and Sudan Part 1

Asmara is a very welcome surprise. It’s one of the most fascinating African cities I’ve visited.
Asmara is a very welcome surprise. It’s one of the most fascinating African cities I’ve visited.
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Eritrea - in a Nutshell

Eritrea is often referred to as the Hermit Kingdom or the North Korea of Africa. I've read that you can't travel anywhere without...
Eritrea is often referred to as the Hermit Kingdom or the North Korea of Africa. I've read that you can't travel anywhere without the requisite permit and there are secret police all over.
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