Louvet Travel: Eritrea

Eritrea Flag

Why visit Eritrea?

Known for architecture, beaches, culture, diving, historical sites, markets, and snorkeling.

At a Glance

Souvenirs to Buy: Basketry, leather products, pottery, and wood carvings.
Local Cuisine to Try: Capretto (roasted goat). Injera (wheat pancake). Kitcha Fit Fit (breakfast dish). Shahan Ful (breakfast dish). Shiro (chickpea stew). Wot (spicy stew). Zighini (goat stew).
Local Drink to Try: Mies (honey wine).

Fun Facts

During the 4th Century (301 AD - 400 AD) the Debre Sina (monastery) was built.
In 1993, declared independence.
In 1994, Jehovah Witnesses basic civil rights and citizenships were provoked.
From 1955-2001, there were no elephant sightings.
Shaped like a funnel tipped on its side.
During the Ethiopian War, female equality blossomed as they fought along the side of male soldiers.
Italians designed over 400 buildings for them.
Land is often community owned.
Australian and Chinese companies are known to mine their copper and zinc.
Coffee Ceremonies are common amongst visiting loved ones and special occasions in offering three rounds of coffee.
Rank amongst the best cycling nations in the world.

Photo Credit: Silvia De Giovanni/Pixabay

Special Holidays/Occasions

Holidays: New Year's Day, Orthodox Christmas, Epiphany, Birth of the Prophet, Fenkil Day, Women's Day, Good Friday, Easter, May Day, Independence Day, Eid al-Fitr, Revolution Day, Eid al-Adha, and Christmas Day.

Photo Credit: David Mark/Pixabay

Good to Know

Among the worst in the world with Human Rights.
Skin infection and irritation are common amongst travelers.
All local media is government owned.
Surge protector is recommended for your electronics.
Currency Declarations are strictly enforced.
Avoid wearing shorts in public.
Same sex relationships is illegal; punishable by ten days to three years in prison.
There are strict restrictions about the number of electronics permitted.
Receipts on purchases and foreign exchanges is required. Failure to provide may result in confiscation, fines, and imprisonment.
Not all hotels have running water.
Fuel and water shortages are common.
Travel Permits required if traveling beyond Asmara.
Unmarked minefields exist along the border.
Avoid walking alone at night.
Do not display cash and valuable personal property.
There are no ATM's.
Medical facilities and physicians are limited, payment is required in USD before rendering care.
Diseases of dengue and malaria are prevalent.

This international destination requires:

Fiat Tagliero Building, Asmara. Photo Credit: David Mark/Pixabay

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021