Off the beaten path: Ethiopia

Ethiopia, the cradle of mankind where the time is counted counterclockwise, the alleged holder of the Arc of the Covenant, the land of most ancient grain - Teff, never colonized, with a wide variety of flora, fauna, ethnic groups and unusual dialects, is certainly an attractive destination for the ones who like to travel off the beaten path. You can dare go up to Erta Ale's fiery lake, see amazing prehistoric carvings, visit the Ethiopian Jerusalem, the weird Afar triangle, cave churches, and many more.