Lifestyle

Night has just fallen in the ancient, walled-city of Harar and “the children” are being called to get food. One by one, they approach Abas Yusuf, climb onto his shoulders and nuzzle in his lap.

From the small fried fish that were sold on the streets of ancient Greece to the stir-fried noodles of modern day Bangkok, street food has been part of society for millennia.

Spending the holidays away from home can be one of the most difficult aspects of long-term travel. Whether people are religious or not, the holidays are a time for tradition and family togetherness.

When the Peace Corps was founded, the statement used to indorse the idea was that it was intended to promote world peace and friendship through volunteers, who would offer their services even through hardship.

As Addis Ababa hosted the 29th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union this week, hundreds of delegates verged into the capital.

Piano Bar on Bole road has an extraordinary nightlife for such an ordinarily place.

New Delhi, India They say what one eats tells a lot about their character.

It started as a dream more than 13 years ago. Dereje Dange Mulate and five close friends were passionate acrobats and they were inspired by circus arts.

By Katie Kurz This past Monday as dawn was breaking over Addis on the first day of Lent, my house was bustling with activity, in particular as four kids got ready for school.

By Kaitlin Junod Hovering in a basket over Addis with the moon hanging in the sky and the rising sun spreading pink rays across the mountainous horizon is a surreal way to start the day. For Bram van Loosbroek, this is a weekly routine.