September 16th, 2008
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.post .storycontent .subtitle { width: 52%; float: left; margin-right: 3%;} Paying locals for photographs has hideously backfired in Ethiopia, as Robin Esrock finds out on his latest adventure.
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It can get a little intense. / Photo Robin Esrock
I wake up to the sound of a women screaming in sexual climax.
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May 1st, 2008
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When the principal attraction of a trip is looking at other people’s lives, there’s a fine line between human interest and human zoo.

Photo by Lucy Corne
While much of Africa is best known for its stunning wildlife and superlative National Parks, Ethiopia’s main travel draws are scenic natural beauty and fascinating people.
Therefore, it seemed only natural that when our overland trip passed through Ethiopia, we took a detour to the Omo Valley, an area rich in colorful tribes.
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