Reality of Arriving in Addis Ababa | First Impressions, Hotel, Cost & Culture Shock

Our first day in Addis hits different 🇪🇹! From touching down, checking into our hotel and exploring the city for the very first time — to reuniting and settling into our new rhythm. Come experience our raw first impressions, the food, the energy, and the excitement as we begin our Ethiopia chapter. This is just the beginning.

I Just Landed in Addis… I Was NOT Ready for This
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I Just Landed in Addis… I Was NOT Ready for This

We left America for Ethiopia, WHY? l The 4 Reasons We Moved to Addis Ababa
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We left America for Ethiopia, WHY? l The 4 Reasons We Moved to Addis Ababa

They Won’t Show You This on TV! Ethiopia’s INSANE NEW Mega Park 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa
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They Won’t Show You This on TV! Ethiopia’s INSANE NEW Mega Park 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa

My first impressions of Addis Ababa (as a solo female traveller) 👀
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My first impressions of Addis Ababa (as a solo female traveller) 👀

Shocking Arrival in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹
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Shocking Arrival in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹

6 Places to Visit in Addis Ababa 🇪🇹 | What They Cost & What to Expect
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6 Places to Visit in Addis Ababa 🇪🇹 | What They Cost & What to Expect

Addis Ababa 2026 🇪🇹 | From Undeveloped Outskirts to City Center (First Impressions)@vinojal2018
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Addis Ababa 2026 🇪🇹 | From Undeveloped Outskirts to City Center (First Impressions)@vinojal2018

Living in NAIROBI vs ADDIS ABABA: Which City is Best?
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Living in NAIROBI vs ADDIS ABABA: Which City is Best?

My First Day in ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia Was a Culture Shock 🇪🇹
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My First Day in ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia Was a Culture Shock 🇪🇹

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: We Were Shocked About What We Saw Here
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: We Were Shocked About What We Saw Here

The Layover That Turned Into the Best Trip of My Life! Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  🇪🇹
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The Layover That Turned Into the Best Trip of My Life! Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹

We Left a $180,000 Life in America for Ethiopia — Here’s Why We’re Happier
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We Left a $180,000 Life in America for Ethiopia — Here’s Why We’re Happier

💔 My Last Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 | Emotional Goodbye @CHIGOAH
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💔 My Last Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 | Emotional Goodbye @CHIGOAH

Most Addis Ababa Apartments Are NOT This Luxurious (Part 1)
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Most Addis Ababa Apartments Are NOT This Luxurious (Part 1)

🔴the neighborhood that shines at night addis ababa walk and talk Ethiopia 2026
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🔴the neighborhood that shines at night addis ababa walk and talk Ethiopia 2026

Completely ALONE in Addis Ababa (as a female traveller) 🌱
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Completely ALONE in Addis Ababa (as a female traveller) 🌱

Visit ETHIOPIA. A First-time Guide to Traveling Alone in Africa.
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Visit ETHIOPIA. A First-time Guide to Traveling Alone in Africa.

Life As An American Entrepreneur Living In Addis Ababa Ethiopia 🇪🇹
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Life As An American Entrepreneur Living In Addis Ababa Ethiopia 🇪🇹

My First Day in Addis Ababa Ethiopia was a Culture Shock
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My First Day in Addis Ababa Ethiopia was a Culture Shock

Entoto Park Addis Ababa 🇪🇹 | What to Expect, Prices & Travel Tips
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Entoto Park Addis Ababa 🇪🇹 | What to Expect, Prices & Travel Tips