Ethiopia Travel (Addis Ababa) Diary 🇪🇹✈️

I spent about a week in Addis Ababa—here's my laid-back travel recap (no rush, no stress!): 🏨 Accommodation Options • Luxury: Hilton or Sheraton • Mid-range: Tongda Hotel • Budget: Taishan Hotel (I traveled solo, so safety was priority—didn't go cheaper!) 🌧️ Addis Ababa University 🎓 • Beautiful green campus—perfect for a chilly, drizzly day walk. • On-campus museum: Entry by card-only payment (forgot the price, but reasonable). A kind staff member helped me pay since I forgot my card! ⛪ Holy Trinity Cathedral • Most famous church in Addis—stunning architecture! • Ticket + English guide: 1500 ETB (~¥88). A bit pricey, but the guide takes you INSIDE to touch Emperor Haile Selassie’s coffin (weird flex, but okay? 😆). • Pro tip: Check closing times! I almost missed entry (closed 1 hour early). • Small museum inside (no photos allowed). 🛍️ Mercato Market (Biggest Bazaar!) • Sells EVERYTHING—but chaotic AF. Hire a local guide (2000 ETB/hour) if you go. • Bargain hard! (But honestly, souvenir shops are safer & similarly priced.) 📚 National Library • Free entry (with security check). • Huge collection—books in English, Korean, Amharic… but no Chinese that I saw. 😢 Missed Spot: Lucy’s Museum • Closed for renovation during my visit. Big sad. 🚗 Parks? Meh. • Passed a few but didn’t stop—not a park person anyway! Final Thoughts: Addis is raw, real & full of surprises—just keep your phone secure & enjoy the vibe! 📵✨ #EthiopiaTravel #AddisAbaba #SoloTravel #AfricaDiaries #SlowTravel #NoFilterNeeded