🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A 45-Day Love Letter ✨

After 45 days of travel, I’ve finally lost some weight 😂 Tonight’s red-eye flight takes me back to Guangzhou – but let me tell you why Ethiopia stole my heart! 🌍 Why Ethiopia Shocked Me: • "Africa’s Uncolonized Soul": Proudly defeated Mussolini in 1936 (Adwa Victory!) 🏆 • Timeless Beauty: 2400m-high capital with perfect roads, mountain air, and $1 museum entries 🏛️ • Christian Roots: Faith arrived in the 1st century – churches dot every corner ⛪ • Honest Vibes: No taxi scams! (6km ride = 300 ETB / ¥18) • Time Warp: It’s *2016* here! 4PM globally = their "9PM" (but still afternoon! 😵‍💫) 💰 Insider Tips: • Exchange Rate Roulette: Official $1=57 ETB → Reality $1=110 ETB (ask Chinese restaurants for fair rates) • Food Recs: Cannan Restaurant (local/Euro fusion) Ibex Hotel (Wollo Sefer) – clean & tasty! 🚖 Apps That Almost Worked: Ride & Feres (but old-school cabs are cheap!) ⚠️ Safety Reality Check: • Safer than influencers claim! Just hide phones in crowds. • My Top 3 Safe African Routes: 1️⃣ Ethiopia (20+ days) → Kenya → Tanzania 2️⃣ Add Rwanda/Uganda if time allows! #EthiopiaUnfiltered #AddisAbaba #AfricaTravelProTips