Sheila's Guide to Tribal South Ethiopia

"Why would anyone even think of going to Ethiopia?" The first question asked by people when told you are planning a visit; before moving along to, "But there is a war between Ethiopia and Eritrea, famine, terrorists, and poverty. Why would you want to put yourself in that kind of danger?" Really good questions, and, unfortunately, most of this was true at one time or another. Don’t these people also know that Ethiopia has excellent food, good hotels, friendly people and is safe to visit? In-the-know travelers visit South Ethiopia for its beyond fantastic tribes and markets that you may have only seen on National Geographic specials. Travel here is tough, meant for the “few, and the adventurous.” The Omo region has not been called “Africa’s last great wilderness” for nothing; an isolated tribal area where animism still rules. Prepare to see handsome tribal men and women blinged out in beads, shells, feathers, and metal jewelry; wearing goatskin clothes and an occasional calabash on heads; body painting; scarification; Hamer women with their ochre colored hair; lips extended by lip plates; an occasional nail worn through a lip for decoration; Ethiopia takes the prize for its extreme diversity and daily, non-stop sights! Let Travels With Sheila teach you how to Travel the World on a Budget, share exotic locations with you known only to locals, and most importantly, ease your fears about languages, currencies, personal safety and staying healthy. Follow her advice to avoid making mistakes she learned the hard way. HERE’S SOME OF THE INFORMATION YOU’LL FIND INSIDE... - Important Tips for Traveling in Ethiopia. - The Dos and Don’ts of Planning A Trip to Tribal South Ethiopia. - How to See The Best of South Ethiopia. Now, Travels With Sheila tells it like it is with personalized, up-to-date information and photographs. Ethiopia is a contrast in extremes. Visit and be guaranteed to see unusual sights that will knock your socks off. Are you ready?