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Kaffa: A Hidden Gem

Ethiopia is known to have a wide variety of ecosystems, ranging from evergreen cloud forests to warm, dry depressions and everything in between. Citing this diversity, Ethiopia is part of one of the world’s 35 biodiversity hotspots. Today, I am taking you some 460KM out of Addis to the Kaffa Biosphere Reserve in South Western

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Have You Heard About Plogging?

Plogging-Ethiopia traces its origins back to a family excursion, before officially launching in January 2021 at Entoto Park by Firew Kefyalew and his three sons – Yeab, Lihiq, and Amnen. Plogging-Ethiopia goes beyond simply collecting trash; it represents a dynamic movement that combines physical fitness, community involvement, and environmental responsibility.  The concept, originating from Sweden,

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Classic Butter Cookies

Ingredients: • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened • ⅔ cup (80g) powdered sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour • ¼ teaspoon salt • Optional for decorating: Instructions: 1. Preheat the Oven – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Cream the

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Oversimplified:

Is Architecture Losing Its Soul? Across the globe, architecture and design are increasingly dominated by a sterile, overly simplified aesthetic. What once was a meaningful minimalist movement has now become a shortcut—repeated, replicated, and reproduced at speed. Under pressure to build faster and cheaper, developers and designers are leaning on templated forms that lack context,

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