Exploring Addis Ababa / Merkato Market, Kitfo, Dancing & MORE
The capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa is a city full of life and rich in culture. There is of course no better way to have a local take you around for the day to show you what this city is all about.
From the delicious Ethiopian food including injera, tibs and kitfo to the beautiful churches, National Museum and the hustle and bustle of Merkato Market we truly had the opportunity to see it all. We were even invited on stage to share some dance moves with real Ethiopian dancers at Yob Abyssinian Cultural Restaurant!
No matter if you are here for a few weeks or just a day, this is the best way to see Addis Ababa.
Our Addis city tour was organized by Abyssinian Nomads.
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Chapters:
0:00 Let's Explore Addis Ababa
0:30 Ethiopian Breakfast at Romina
1:34 Mount Entoto View Point
2:11 Entoto St Maryam Church
4:05 Merkato Market
6:45 National Museum of Ethiopia
8:24 Trying Tibs For The First Time
9:53 Emperor Menelik's Tomb
11:12 Trying Kitfo For The First Time
12:30 Dancing On Stage At Yob Abyssinian
13:11 Addis Tour Review
#addisababa #ethiopia #ethiopian
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Watch our Ethiopian series from the start! 🇪🇹➡️ kzread.info/dash/bejne/dH2D1rmNc8_dlNo.html
@tadtsegaye2622
7 ай бұрын
U know how much it means to us to watch your videos for those who live outside Ethiopia 🇪🇹 I wanna appreciate you for this beautiful video
I said that Ethiopia will wow you and you can see for yourselves. Ethiopia is such a beautiful country full of culture, good food and nice people.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
It is incredible!
Learning that we love Ethiopian food!
@limosadalla9936
Жыл бұрын
Did u move from ke? 🤔
@Rxy0024
Жыл бұрын
As an Italian I say that Ethiopian food is delicious. (I go to Ethiopia also to eat)
@picsandvidstv1348
Жыл бұрын
@@limosadalla9936No they’re just visiting Ethiopia
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Yes we DO!
@davidazul9298
Жыл бұрын
Make sure you constantly drink spicy tea. The cloves kill any possible parasites from the Kitfo. 👌🏾
Plus, Ethiopia has its own indigenous handwriting with an alphabet. Am enjoying this series.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Peter! Ethiopia is a great place to visit. 🇪🇹
@bettyabdie-xg9od
Жыл бұрын
My Home Ethiopia 🇪🇹 injoy ❤
I miss Addis Ababa, I studied there for 4 years. I had so many Ethiopian friends at school. Love from Indonesia
@DaveMani
10 ай бұрын
We truly had a lot of fun there for 5 weeks! :D
It's an indicator you love your country when you spend 25 minutes watching the experience and opinions of two foreigners roaming around your city.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Haha Ethiopia is a great country indeed! ❤️🇪🇹
We Ethiopians are a bit difficult, but if you get used to the system, the people and the culture, you will love the people of Ethiopia.....
@kr3539
Жыл бұрын
What do you mean with difficult?
@alexandermutune6131
Жыл бұрын
Don't be difficult folks...I presume you mean 'fighting by being difficult '... isn't that so??
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
We are having a great time so far! :)
@drawingzone101
Жыл бұрын
We are not difficult
@samra1997
Жыл бұрын
😅
Thank you so much for promoting our country Ethiopia 🇪🇹 big respect!
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Its a real pleasure :)
I can't stop commenting. This are humble and energetic couple. They can be happy anywhere they go. Thanks for presenting the authentic Ethiopia. The world needs more of those kinds of positive energy spreaders not a clickbait
@DaveMani
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
I was really happy seeing you both dance. You guys can really move! Wow!😂
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha thanks!
Ethiopians are generally very hospitable and friendly, it seems to have so much to offer, av only entered Ethiopia while transiting but now I'll have to visit and experience the rich culture and learn the history, you two had a great time, my favourite part was the last restuarant that had a dance session
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
This country is definitely rich in culture!
@ohali5668
Жыл бұрын
@@pm3302 Yeah they are kidding
@tigisttibo2677
Жыл бұрын
@@pm3302 no no no no bro you misunderstood things
@cooliomcgee5299
11 ай бұрын
@@pm3302I’m Ethiopian they do it to everyone
I absolutely loved this tour of Ethiopia.... especially the church clips and food experiences🌝. Great job guys. You inspire me to want to keep exploring👌🏿
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Addis Ababa has a lot to offer. 👍🏼🇪🇹
My beautiful homeland💚💛❤️
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Ethiopia is for sure amazing 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹
It was a really nice video. Can't wait to see more of Ethiopia.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
More coming your way! :)
I wish I were an Ethiopian. Great people, food, coffee, landscape..❤
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful country. 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹
Thank very much guys for showing me an amazing tour!!
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
It was a real pleasure! :)
My beautiful homeland country🇪🇹❤️
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
amazing :)
Man I wish I was half as open to trying new stuff as you guys always seem to be. Nice moves Dave 😂 you nailed the dance. Shout out to our "professional-coffee-drinker" as well. You guys are too awesome ❤
@Ninasee19
Жыл бұрын
You know I am Ethiopian but I agree with u 100%, I’m always amazed when people trying our food with hand- for me i have to see u cooking to open me up to try a new food - how uptight is that, I hate it. As for Ethiopia food, everything starts using a lot of Red Onion, then Oil, Garlic, chili powder (Ethiopian chili has so many spice) it’s better to buy it Ethiopian market place, then add lintel or potato or meat….the process is the same-
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you guys!!!!! You two are just a beautiful soul, so blessed!!!!
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
The culture and religion is just wow….I have watched different Ethiopian videos but you guys explain and show us best way possible thanks guys 💕
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!
I am Ethiopian living in Munich, the way you guys enjoying it makes me Wanne be with you, bro I have to give it to you good dancer and your energy wow, to see both of you with big smile reminded me what a beautiful and rich culture I have back home ,guys big love ❤️
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
wow this means a lot! :) Thank you for your comment.
Thanks for visiting our country ❤
@DaveMani
4 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
Wow I want to visit ethiopia 🇪🇹 one day ❤
@DaveMani
11 ай бұрын
Its worth it :)
The best one. This is the real Ethiopia and i gotta say you guys killed the dance moves
@DaveMani
11 ай бұрын
Haha thanks a lot! :p
You see, this is the hustle and bustle of a vibrant African city, with friendly people and an interesting atmosphere that is quite different from the dull and boring cities of the so-called developed world. I am confident that you are truly enjoying the best of your life here, so make sure to have a great time and lots of fun
@abocas
Жыл бұрын
I lost you at "that is quite different ......" You could have stopped before that and I would have totally agreed.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
True and we LOVE those markets!!
Im an ethiopian and im watching this in ethiopia my beautyfull country
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Amazing :)
You both rock! Thanks for sharing. I love Ethiopia.
@DaveMani
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! :D
Best Ethiopian vlog I’ve seen. You guys did such a great job explaining everything and really educating ur viewers. I love that. I hope u guys enjoyed, I can’t wait to go back home
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
You're teaching me about my own culture! Thank you for coming to our country and being so respectful❤! Much love from Cali!
@DaveMani
6 ай бұрын
I really appreciate your comment! :)
You guys are so awesome!!! You are much welcomed to and so much Love ❤️ 💕 from my Lovely city, Addis!!
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
Gracias por mostrarnos Etiopía. Gracias por los subtítulos en Español. Saludos desde Barinas, VENEZUELA🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
You Guys rocking in Ethiopia. Thank you for coming Please when you go back to America Let them know About the Ethiopians over there why they wanted to leave there country instead live there in beautiful country, Ask them why they left it look cool on your videos. Keep traveling great couples
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Haha fair enough :)
Wow ... I like the guides here . The guide took you on very important places . Beata lemariam church is Amazing . If you see the ancient Manuscrips there they are very old like more than 1500 years. Very good place to see.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Our guide was amazing!
one of your best videos yet, total cultural immersion. Tracie danced and she even had goat :)
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Rare sight of Tracey dancing haha
Looks like an amazing place with incredible food. I'd certainly visit!
@DaveMani
11 ай бұрын
You should! :D
My friend from work recently moved to Addis and sent me the video 📹. Looks like an incredible place.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Super fun! :)
Wow. I was upstairs having lunch at the Lalibela airport yesterday next to you guys. And then I found your channel😂
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
haha no way! Hope you had a great trip in Lalibela man!
Ethiopia amzing place. Love ethopia people
@bernardsaisi5480
Жыл бұрын
Ethiopia good is good too
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
Our family used to go Merkato once a month for our shopping. We get everything here.
@DaveMani
10 ай бұрын
That place is an attraction of its own! :P
Love Ethiopian food, And Dave getting Down😎 That’s what’s up 👍:..🔥💯👌🏽
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Soo good!!
Beautiful vlog thank you so much ❤❤❤
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated my friend!
Thanks so much for this video guys! I'm planning to go to Ethiopia and this var really vert helpful.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! ;) Enjoy!
Now this is an awesome video guy's, I'm about to visit Ethiopia in a month or so but first stop Nairobi of course. I seem to like Ethiopia even if I haven't been there yet. Keep it coming
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
There is so much to see there. If you have time, try to visit the different tribes of Omo Valley and the rock hewn churches of Lalibela! 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹
Dave, you have been told lies concerning kitfo because that food is unique to Guragwe people whose home is in the southern part of the country but the conflict with Italy was in the North. Guragwes have always been known for there unique dish called kitfo way before the Italian arrival to the country.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
I just went with what our guide told us.
@doggcript3949
Жыл бұрын
@@DaveMani because he is from the rulers of the country.
@abyssinya2013
Жыл бұрын
I think you mix up kitfo with kurte.. Kurte is started based on the story u mentioned. Both are eaten Raw but prep differently . Hope this clarifies the mixup for you.
I just Subscribed your channel… You two are amazing Very interesting Keep it Coming
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
This was very fascinating, esp the museum part. I thought the earliest human remains were either from Kenya or Tanzania. I look forward to learning more
@linusmaingi3193
Жыл бұрын
Take as East Africa, it's easier that way
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
People don't always agree but the one at the museum is the oldest one found.
Dave you can dance. I have visited Ethiopia 2 times, but missed everything you showed..
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Next time I hope then :)
Everything about the video is top notch💯
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
Seems you all had great experience in there🎉
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
We really have!
Tracy you didn't shake your head hehehehe Dave you nailed it,it's one place I don't miss when in Addis
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
hahaha thanks!
Please come to Bahir Dar. There is so much to see here. Ethiopian history started here and expanded to the south.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Sadly we didn't have time but there are more videos to come about Addis, Bishoftu, Omo Valley and Lalibela. 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹
I went to Merkato last year omg. I purchase a lot of spice. Thank god I speak Amharic. Thank you for taking off your shoes when entering the church.
@DaveMani
8 ай бұрын
I loved that market! :P
@Becxx88
8 ай бұрын
Mintimita helps for Canadian winters 🤣🤣
Hi Guys, On your next Ethiopian trip , when you go to Harar to see the Hyenas drop into Kuriftu Resort Awash park , its on the way. I have been there but now they have the new resort and it's amazing. There are some hot springs too.😊 Love your stuff.❤
@DaveMani
11 ай бұрын
We for sure will! 100%
I recommend visiting Wanchi and Sof Omar caves. I promised you’ll have fun.
@DaveMani
Ай бұрын
Next time for sure! That sounds great.
Amazing content!! Happy to see my hometown featured. If I have one comment it would be, to the extent possible, if local audio soundtracks can be incorporated;)
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Trust me, I looked everywhere but did not find anything I could get a license for...
Love love this tour. Hoping to watch it all. Hope you don't get enticed by Ethiopia and leave my country, Kenya.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Ethiopia is pretty amazing I have to say! :P
Am very happy. Thank you ❤
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
We thank you for your visit 🙏🙏🙏
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
It was amazing! :D
In the Building watching from Barbados 😎😎😎
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Welcome!!
Great video 💯
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
Thanks for visit at the next in the church cotton "Netela" ok?🙏❤
@DaveMani
3 ай бұрын
We'll look it up :)
We had delicious & organic food ❤
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
So good!
So happy you guys have been enjoying the food. I was sad when I saw you mention your friends told you the food in Ethiopia is not good. I feel bad they did get the chance to enjoy the incredible food. I would also like to add i always hear foreigners say Ethiopian food is like Indian food but I feel like it’s closer to Arabic food flavor wise. To me ( personally) Indian food has very strong spices and I’m able to taste every seasoning in each dish. Meaning I can individually taste the cumin, turmeric, ginger garlic etc.. In Ethiopian food you can tell there is so many spices but the spices are so blended they just create one unique flavor. You can’t test every seasoning individually!!! Not trying to offend anyone just sharing my observation & experience.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
The food was out favorite about Ethiopia haha. We LOVED IT!!!!
Damn i miss chachabsa so damn much! my feruvite breakfast my grandma used to make it every morning! 😭😭
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
It was delicious indeed :)
You guys you did a good job thank you❤❤❤
@DaveMani
11 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️👍🏼
I really enjoyed watching this 😍😍and in addition to that the 13th month Pagume which derived from the Greek word Epagomene is the only month that has five or six days in a leap year that's why Ethiopia is known for the 13 months of sunshine. Please do more videos of Ethiopia 😊
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Love that!!
Thanks guys
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure :)
That dance really got Dave going 😁😁
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! 😎
Oo my ETHIOPIA
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
I am from 🇪🇹.you should visit many places........
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
We are! :)
Well done . Charmant couple. Raspect ❤
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Very much appreciated :)
I love your videos. Glad you having fun in my homeland. One correction about the Kitfo, it wasn't with Italian wars but during the Islamic wars of the 15th century. In fact it was more about the raw meat eating culture in Ethiopia than Kitfo.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and for Kitfo, I just went with what our guide told us.
Amazing video ❤
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
U gonna lv it❤❤❤
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
We sure are!
Love the magnetic knife!
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
😬👍🏼
Enjoying this series with you guys. Keep them coming
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Will do!! :)
I like you guys and it's look like you have a good time in Ethiopia
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! :D
Enjoying the Ethiopian Content
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! More to come.
you nailed it that dance 😂😂
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! I had a great teacher with me on stage. 😅🇪🇹
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
😬😬😬
I miss Ethiopia so much
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
:)
Beautiful, guys you should venture to Asmara (piccolo Roma) since you are not far away.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Next time :)
12:33 ❤ good job dave!
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thank you :D
2:09 That place looks so nice.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
It was amazing
Really guys l love you welcome to ethiopia but when you go church you'r wife must wear long dress and cover her hair I know your tour guide told you that it is OK but it is not. I hope next time when you go to church she will wear long dress and cover her hair. Have a good stay in ethiopia🇪🇹 🥰🥰😘
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Sorry about that. We did ask and they told us no need...
Great video....where did you get the Minnie jumper
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
California
Breakfast looks good.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
It was!!!
Welcome to in Ethiopia .
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
I live in Ethiopia I love it 😊
@DaveMani
6 ай бұрын
Nice :)
Great video, thanks!!! So, did you guys actually move to ADD or just living there for six weeks? I’m confused!
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Moved for 6 weeks haha
Wel-come to Mother Land !!!!❤❤❤❤
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
Nice adventure
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
12:30 Nice, that was fun.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Always haha
Welcome 🙏 to my birth city Addis
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Sure a lovely place! 🇪🇹
That’s cool
@DaveMani
3 ай бұрын
It really was :)
Largest open market . ❤
@DaveMani
2 ай бұрын
It is :)
Nice 👍 I like it.
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
I think its good to have all the different perspectives.
I’m happy I’m ethiopian but if I was not Ethiopian I will be Dave and go to Ethiopia with mani with ear plugs ❤
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha fair enough.
Very nice 👌👌👍👍
@DaveMani
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
they have the best coffee bean in the world
@DaveMani
Жыл бұрын
Coffee is just not for me loll...