Ethiopian New Year : Enkutatash

Ethiopia celebrates new year differently from the rest of the world. New year at Ethiopia is between September 11-12.

Ethiopian New Year is called Enkutatsha in Amharic (Ethiopian language) which means gift of the jewel. Ethiopia is predominantly Christian Orthodox and the new year is considered a religious holiday.

Ouazzane Morocco

Morocco: Ouazzane

Travel to Ouazzane, Morocco if you are going to Chefcheouen and you like dried figs, dates and have an authentic Moroccan robe souvenir. Stop by Ouazzane to have a quiet and peaceful time away from the tourist.

Ouazzane is a province north of Morocco. It is near the more popular city of Morocco – Chefcheouen.

Essos of Game of Thrones film location at Morocco

Game of Thrones film location at Morocco

Where to find Game of Thrones film location at Morocco. Know travel tips on how to go and what to see.

There are several film location for Essos of Game of Thrones. One of the film locations in Morocco is at Ait Ben Haddou.

The Game of Thrones film location at Ait Ben Haddou is portrayed as Slaver’s Bay (Bay of Dragon) in the series. This location was used in the episode where Daenerys freed the Unsullied (slave) army.

ETHIOPIA: Tourist Visa

Ethiopia tourist visa application is available online to all countries.Ethiopia has eased its regulation for tourists entering the country. Online visa application and visa on arrival has been made easier. As Ethiopia is promoting the country’s tourism. It is now easier to go to Ethiopia as a tourist. Since June 2018 Ethiopia has opened online visa application to all countries.

Morocco: Spider Bite

Morocco has several spiders, bugs and insects that could be found in the city. Common house spiders in Morocco could bite.   House spiders in Morocco are not all harmless. The spider could crawl into your clothing or bedding and can bite. House spider are not deadly but if bitten and not treated it could spread infection. If spider bite infection is left untreated it could be eventually be threatening. 

Morocco: Public Transportation

Tips on Morocco public transportation.

If it is your first time to arrive in Morocco as a backpacker, tourist, or expat. You are most likely to take a public transportation. Unless you have an organized tour or someone to pick you up at the airport.

This is a helpful list of tips and advice on public transportation in Morocco.

Morocco: China Town

At Casablanca there is an area comparable to China town. There is no real China town in Morocco as the Asian community is small in the country. However, there is an area that sells low cost made in China items in shops and by the street at a small neighborhood. The vendors and shop owners are mostly Moroccans not like the real China town wherein most of the shop owners are Chinese

Morocco: Top Shopping in Casablanca

Top shopping places in Casablanca

Morocco: Promenade Near Hassan II Mosque

As of January 2019, the promenade along Hassan II mosque by the beach has been partially opened to public.

Morocco: Electronics Repair, Buy and Sell

CASABLANCA: Where to go for a one stop place for electronics such phones, television, laptop, computers, camera, and supplies.