@simienfox
Belgian expat in Ethiopia
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Lives in Gondar
Registration: 02 August 2014
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Intercultural relationships in Ethiopia by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Ethiopia. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
I had a lot of relationships with Ethiopian women; one of the funniest anekdotes was when I had problems with my cross, my Ethiopian girlfriend suggested that I put my cross in holy water :) I don't have any experience taking an Ethiopian lady ... Read More
Trying to figure out Ethiopian dating and relationship customs by Misalesmom
Do Ethiopian men date in the Western sense? And would they be interested in farenji women? On a recent trip to Tigrai (where I had an amazing time!), I developed a massive crush on my thirtysomething single driver from Hawzen, which I later found ...
You can just assume that most Ethiopians would want to start a relationship with a foreigner, especially when they work in tourism. There is no question that Ethiopian men are interested in foreign women. By the way, I know quite some Ethiopians ... Read More
Living in Tigray by Niek van Harderwijk
Good morning, I intend to move to the Tigray region in the very near furture and would like to gather some additional information regarding the area. I am looking for renting agencies or places to rent in Mekelle or perhaps Shire. I would also like ...
Where would you be working? I lived in Adigrat for some time. Read More
Ethiopian Bureaucracy (or Bureaucrazy) by simienfox
This is a story/warning about what you can expect when you start working in Ethiopia. I was working for three months in ****, a small city 35 km from Eritrea, in a new university as Senior Expert. Upon going back to my country, I wanted to ...
Yes and corruption also helps, if I hadn't promised a scholarship for that young staff member at Commercial bank, I would probably never have gotten my money. Read More
Best solution for FAST internet by shumdabar
Hi im considering to move to Ethiopia for few months and work online for my company based in Slovakia, I would use VPN to connect to my computer, from my previous experience in Ethiopia internet is terrible. I would like to ask if there is any ...
Yes was using Psiphon one month ago good enough for Viber & Facebook in Gondar, at the time the entire 3g in Addis was shut down because of the protests. If your work depends on stable internet, look for other countries to work in Read More
Best solution for FAST internet by shumdabar
Hi im considering to move to Ethiopia for few months and work online for my company based in Slovakia, I would use VPN to connect to my computer, from my previous experience in Ethiopia internet is terrible. I would like to ask if there is any ...
yeah i know i'm a programmer by profession, if your life depends on good internet connection, avoid Ethiopia Read More
can i live comfortably on the local component of my salary of 7000 by RaymondPhD
Hey this is an easy question so guys help me out. My question is can i live comfortably on the local component of my salary of 7000 birr in Addis Ababa. My employer is paying me in foreign US $ currency which i intent to save and an additional local ...
Hello to all first,my question is very simple,can I live in Ad,,, Ab,, Ethiopia on 66,100 bird a month, anyone can answer thanksA nice appartment in Addis that can impress the girls and not too far from Bole, is at least 15 000 birr month. Food in ... Read More
Best solution for FAST internet by shumdabar
Hi im considering to move to Ethiopia for few months and work online for my company based in Slovakia, I would use VPN to connect to my computer, from my previous experience in Ethiopia internet is terrible. I would like to ask if there is any ...
Hi, Last time 3g was ok outside Addis, sometimes speeds over 500 kbytes per second, and good ping rates. In Addis itself, the 3g network seemed congested and unreliable. Read More
Living in Addis Abeba by Mutera Jebela
How much is cost of living in Addis Abeba, for an employee getting 7000 Birr?
cost of living in Addis, to live the good life: > 1000 usd per month and more likely 2000 usd per month when you like to party Read More
Expat life style in Hawassa / Awassa by samuelbrown76
Hi All, I did notice some general information about costs of living which is greatly appreciated. I am looking to better understand some more specific salary information. I am ideally looking to better understand salaries in Hawassa / Awassa, I ...
Salary is between 1200-3000 usd for an expat working at Ethiopian university. From Addis is easy by minibus to Hawassa. Read More
Are you happy in Ethiopia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Ethiopia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
In general, I think life is more intense in Ethiopia and Africa as a whole, and you will have many friends because Ethiopians expect something from you as a foreigner. On the other side, the working environment can be frustrating. But I love life ... Read More
Visa length by Bselle
Hello, I am finding contradicting information about tourist visas online and from friends. I have USA friends who have obtained a 2 year tourist visa, while online i find it's only 6 months. Can French citizens get more than 3 months? What is ...
What is your purpose of visit? If you stay more than a month, avoid tourist visa at all cost, since you'll have to pay "ferengi" prices in hotels and for transportation. Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Ethiopia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Ethiopia can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
Home sickness will happen especially if you don't speak Ethiopian. So before you come to Ethiopia, try to learn at least some basic Amharic. Also, having sex with Ethiopians will make you feel much more connected (and probably not wanting to go ... Read More
Tourisim in Ethiopia - Ethiopian National Parks visit price? by Dimuch
How much do Ethiopian national parks charge visiting foreigners? What are the general basic rules while visiting the parks?
Don't know the exact amount, but in general the price will be at least double for foreigners than native Ethiopians. Sometimes the price is 10 times higher or more, in the case of Lalibela and when you visit the different monasteries in lake ... Read More
Current safety in Addis by robert.frantl
Hi I am due for a 3-6 month visit to Addis in September, and have been hearing stuff on the news regarding the protests happening there. Can anyone there actually comment on whether this should be a concern for foreigners such as myself visiting ...
According to my friends in Addis there is no problem. Usually protests take place around Meskel Square. As far as I know not a single foreigner has been hurt in the recent protests. Read More