Addis Ababa - Post Report Question and Answers

Do you recommend any books or movies about this city/country for those who are interested in learning more?

There’s an episode of no reservations or parts unknown that came here. It’s always fun to find an Anthony Bourdain episode for future posts. - Aug 2023


Red Sea Diving Resort - Aug 2022


Lamb- a film, shows a really beautiful and realistic depiction of life in the countryside. - Jul 2022


The book, "Waugh in Abyssinia." - Jun 2021


Cutting for Stone - Aug 2020


Check the most recent travel books. Also there are newly released books on the history and religion on amazon. - Feb 2020


There are many that can be found via a Google search. - Aug 2018


There are books and movies out there, but I just did not have time, so I check youtube about Addis. Some people may have blog. ICS has a great compilation of information. Some embassies and NGOs have information, too. - Jul 2018


No. - Aug 2016


Cutting for Stone (Verghese) - fiction, set in Addis for much of the book. - Aug 2016


Cutting for Stone - Feb 2016


First half of Cutting for Stone. - May 2014


Bradt Guide, Lonely Planet Guide, The Emporer, Ethiopia at Bay (by John Spencer) - Mar 2008


Sweetness in the Belly - Mar 2008


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