Eritrea
Eritrea’s Red Sea Coastline: Where History Meets Untouched Beauty
Stretching for more than a thousand kilometers, Eritrea’s Red Sea coastline is a landscape of striking contrasts—where coral reefs glimmer beneath turquoise waters and centuries-old port towns rise from the shore in sun-bleached...
Eritrea’s Culinary Traditions: A Story Told Through Food
On a table spread with woven baskets and clay dishes, Eritrea’s cuisine tells a story that is both intimate and expansive. Each meal carries echoes of the country’s diverse ethnic groups, its Red...
Eritrea’s Culinary Traditions: A Story Told Through Food
On a table spread with woven baskets and clay dishes, Eritrea’s cuisine tells a story that is both intimate and expansive. Each meal carries echoes of the country’s diverse ethnic groups, its Red Sea coastline, and the neighboring cultures that have shaped its traditions over centuries. The result is a distinctive culinary identity—layered with history, yet alive in the daily rituals of communal dining. At the center of almost every meal is injera, the spongy, slightly tangy flatbread made from teff, a resilient grain native to the Horn of Africa. Its broad surface doubles as both plate and utensil, serving as the foundation for stews and salads. Tearing pieces of...
Asmara’s Historic Landmarks Illuminate Eritrea’s Past
Perched high on the central plateau, the Eritrean capital of Asmara carries the quiet grandeur of a city shaped by layers of history. Its...
Eritrea’s Coffee Ceremonies Brew History, Hospitality, and Flavor
In Eritrea, coffee is less a beverage than a ritual, a practice woven into daily life and communal identity. From urban neighborhoods in Asmara to rural villages on the plateau, the slow unfolding of...
Eritrea’s Red Sea Coastline: Where History Meets Untouched Beauty
Stretching for more than a thousand kilometers, Eritrea’s Red Sea coastline is a landscape of striking contrasts—where coral reefs glimmer beneath turquoise waters and centuries-old port towns rise from the shore in sun-bleached stone. Both culturally layered and naturally rich, the coastline has long been a crossroads of trade, migration, and tradition, though today it remains one of the least-explored stretches of the Red Sea. The journey often begins inland,...
Eritrea’s Culinary Traditions: A Story Told Through Food
On a table spread with woven baskets and clay dishes, Eritrea’s cuisine tells a story that is both intimate and expansive. Each meal carries echoes of the country’s diverse ethnic groups, its Red...
Eritrea’s Coffee Ceremonies Brew History, Hospitality, and Flavor
In Eritrea, coffee is less a beverage than a ritual, a practice woven into daily life and communal identity....
