@Tomashi99
American expat in Ethiopia
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Lives in Addis Ababa
Registration: 09 February 2015
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Rhodesian Ridgeback Male - Breeding by EddinAddis
Hi All we have a good pure bred, healthy Ridgeback (Both parents South African Show dogs) who is 4 years old and were looking for a female for breeding if anyone knows of one in Addis or the area? Edd
Your reply... Edd unfortunately I don't but if you find a worthy female and breed her I would be interested in a pup. Best regards, John Thomas Read More
Anyone Living/Recently visited in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) ? by Zu
Hi guys..Newbie here! We are a Londoner couple thinking of hitting Addis Ababa in a couple months..is there anyone on this forum that lives there or has made a very recent trip out there ? We are particularly interested in the Capital, not so much ...
You do not have to worry about any issues with Somalia, I would pay careful attention to the international news, and check with your embassy before you intend to leave. Also register your trip with them. Eyes and ears open. Do not make friends with ... Read More
driving lessons and getting a licence in addis by pirim
Hi everyone! Could you please help me with information about obtaining a driver's licence in Addis i.e the process and how long it might take.... Also please recommend any good driving schools/ instructors in Addis and the price. Thank you!!
If you already have a license you can go to your embassy and have the notarized there, Then you have to fill out the forms. You must also have a vehicle to drive, as there are different weight allowances. You can drive here if you have a license ... Read More
Is my Salary enough to Live in Addis Ababa? by Judy moore
Hi.. my name is Judy... I am considering a job offer to teach English in a school in Addis and wanted to know more about t her country of Ethiopia and the city of Addis Ababa, specifically in the Bole District. The wage will be equivalent to 300 ...
Judy, Listen seriously to what Oliver said. I am an expat American living and working here. 300 US dollars a month will not got all that far. Unless you are bringing a reserve of US cash for "mad money", things will be rather limited for ... Read More
Driving in Ethiopia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Ethiopia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving ...
I love driving in Ethiopia. It's like go-cart racing with no rules. Forget about lines, even if they exist they don't for other drivers. Everyone has a broken left arm which explains the lack of turn signal use. You have to drive offensively ... Read More
Safety in Ethiopia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Ethiopia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Things have changed in Ethiopia, and definitely in Addis Ababa. I have been traveling and living here since 2005. There is a tension in the air, and I have felt recently that there is a resentment against foreigners living and working in Ethiopia. ... Read More
Driving in Addis by Mark Yven
Does anyone know if I can drive with my California DL in Ethiopia?
To the gentleman who asked about driving with his California DL.... yes you can but only for a limited amount of time. You must have insurance to drive here. You also always have to wear your seatbelt as the driver or you will get a ticket for that, ... Read More