When I say that I travel eat the sweetest in the street with a great food stall i still get quite often

When I say that I travel eat the sweetest in the street with a great food stall i still get quite often 'huh' and 'wats ?!' to hear :-). That surprised me actually, because here we still eat French fries in the car Piet? Ok, hygiene is of course a lot better, but if you just pay attention to some issues, you can just eat the most delicious dishes in the street. And often really authentic! I always choose my food stall on the basis of the following things. Maybe you have something there.

Is there pressure?

As simple as that, but often the best indicator of a "good" food stall: many people. If it's busy and you have to wait, this is often a good sign. Not only because people eat then apparently enjoy it, but because you're so pretty sure the throughput is high. And so is your beef teriyaki probably not for a couple of hours in the burning sun :-) .

The location.

Also, an important one. You have a lot of food stalls that literally stand next to an open sewer or where the mice have a party in the adjacent bins. How busy 't there is, I walk anyway just around the block. You should never think that splashing sewage gets into your sandwich, tenon. So watch always at the location!

Vegetarian.

Well, this is a personal thing, but personally I would never eat meat or fish at a food stall. Now I eat anyway traveling almost completely vegetarian (unless I once past the Mac come, what then suddenly su-per-leak-ker :-) ), but my friend for example, just eat it all. However, I would at a food stall faster for something vegan-ish. They still often have no cooling and then is your steak out there. Maybe for hours. My tip is: delicious vegetarian food stall in a thick fine!

The people.

It certainly does not say anything, but check the people that are in 's food stall. Seem like nose toddler income, not so fresh people? Fat chance that They therefore do not comply with your dinner plate. There is a difference between dirty and filthy; many people who have a food stall, are not exactly wide and will therefore not shining clean nails. But that is different really filthy practices

Last week there was a program on Discovery about Ethiopia. About how beautiful and special this is what forgotten country. 2 years ago we made a trip to Ethiopia and then we were always the question: Why ?! Well. It just seemed to us a nice destination :-) . And that was it too! I can well imagine that Ethiopia is not your first choice if you are looking for a destination in Africa, but if you love beautiful scenery, gift treks, culture and a low budget, I would really consider Ethiopia. Maybe I convince you with this:

 Ethiopia pearl 1

Landscapes.
Well, they have in Ethiopia. Endless, wild and even surprisingly green. My image of Ethiopia was mainly that of a very dry and superarm country. Now both hold true, but it does not give a fair picture of the amazing landscapes that you'll find. Especially the Simien Mountains is more than worth it! You can also find native Galada baboons, where you can stand serious a few meters away. And you can make this wonderfull multi-day treks for little money. Really do!

 Ethiopia pearl 2

Lovely people.
However, a very important part of a tour, I think: the locals. The Ethiopian population is welcoming and super friendly. Precisely because there are not many tourists, they appreciate it even more if you travel to their country. And that brings you guaranteed to bandied koffie'tjes up a tasty sour injera pancake :-) or just a nice chat with a family.

 Ethiopia pearl 3

Culture and religion.
Ethiopia is a very big country so we really only saw the northern half. That's right on the African part; no strains or nature believe this, but Orthodox Christians. Yes, you read that right. Ethiopia is  originally Christian and that you notice about this. You will find the most beautiful churches carved into the mountains. Many people walk in traditional white robes with a bible in his hand. Truly a special sight!

 Ethiopia pearl 4

Transportation is top notch.
You would 't expect but public transport in Ethiopia is really thick fine. Of course go above the timetables do with an African joke :-) , but the buses are really fine. Also drive a lot, more comfortable mini-buses between larger towns. And it's all free!

In short, there are plenty of reasons to go to Ethiopia. Beautiful weather, beautiful scenery, authentic and lovely people. The only downside really is the food :-) . That's not really to write home about and pretty one-sided. Anyway, that's the only. Fly you directly from Amsterdam to Addis Ababa for around € 500. Return. Also not expensive anyway?