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Where the Sun is Death
A short piece I wrote on my way back from the arid lands of South Ethiopia. The isolation of the places I've seen has turned me into a...

Eda Alp
Apr 174 min read


Colors of Africa by Eda Alp
A collection of poems. Colors of Africa GREEN Green suits you, Africa. I lose myself in that deep vibrant shade of yours. Your green is...

Eda Alp
Oct 8, 20244 min read


The first time a man asked to marry me: a tale from Tanzania
I once laid on a hammock in Pemba A tropical island off the coast of Tanzania. An almost deserted island of white sand And sorrowful...

Eda Alp
Sep 13, 20246 min read


The perfect evening in Addis Ababa
Ah, Addis Ababa evenings. If you know how to spend them, life in the Ethiopian capital becomes a delightfully retro movie out of Mad Men...

Eda Alp
Oct 2, 20235 min read


Top 5 Destinations in Uganda
Uganda is, in my opinion, the perfect African destination. It’s green, it’s wild, it’s warm, it’s beautiful. It has jungles, it has...

Eda Alp
Sep 24, 20238 min read


La Digue, more than an exotic island
During your trip to the Seychelles, one experience you really should not miss out on is the unique, heavenly experience of La Digue...

Eda Alp
Aug 1, 20238 min read


The 5 best restaurants of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa has incredible food. Addis Ababa has old, charming restaurants that will teleport you to the 1950s, or older, for that...

Eda Alp
May 9, 20234 min read


5 Reasons to visit Kampala
1. Kampala’s energy Kampala, the capital of the Pearl of Africa, is itself a pearl. This city is a marvellous combination of nature,...

Eda Alp
May 9, 20233 min read


The Top 3 Best Golf Courses in Kampala
Kampala is green, hilly, sunny, peaceful, and a former British protectorate. The perfect recipe for the iconic sport that is golfing. I...

Eda Alp
May 9, 20234 min read


The best places to meet up in Addis Ababa
Sometimes, it’s the small things in life that make happiness. Discovering a beautiful, cozy boutique hidden in some narrow, historical...

Eda Alp
May 9, 20233 min read


Seychelles or Zanzibar: Which one should you go to?
Seychelles vs. Zanzibar: the honest comparaison between the two holiday destinations.

Eda Alp
May 3, 20235 min read


What to do in Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda
Lake Bunyonyi is the hidden gem of East Africa. Here's how to make it an unforgettable experience.

Eda Alp
May 3, 20234 min read
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