Possibility of Addis Ababa Becoming a Global City

[SpeedThink]

Originally Posted by bayarea-girl

Kenya is better developed and has many better things than Addis right now. The shopping malls and just how they build their houses and condos is drastically on another scale. But there is so much development going on in Ethiopia right now am hoping the new buildings and surrounding areas are built to a higher standard from the get on. There are really nice projects underway so its an exciting time.

Appears to indeed to be an exciting time not only for Ethiopia but for other African countries as well!

Look forward to one day visiting Ethiopia relatively soon.

[bayarea-girl]

Originally Posted by SpeedThink

Appears to indeed to be an exciting time not only for Ethiopia but for other African countries as well!

Look forward to one day visiting Ethiopia relatively soon.

It is an amazing time for Africa right now. Many are waking up and have a broader vision for success. Ethiopia will certainly welcome you and I hope you post how your trip went when you go.

[SpeedThink]

Originally Posted by bayarea-girl

It is an amazing time for Africa right now. Many are waking up and have a broader vision for success. Ethiopia will certainly welcome you and I hope you post how your trip went when you go.

Are you Ethiopian?

Planning to visit Ghana and Ethiopia to determine which country will be ideal for a second home for two to three months of every year.

What specific area would you recommend?

[bayarea-girl]

Originally Posted by SpeedThink

Are you Ethiopian?

Planning to visit Ghana and Ethiopia to determine which country will be ideal for a second home for two to three months of every year.

What specific area would you recommend?

Am a PanAfrican at heart! So I like to say that I am East African as we all need to just represent the continent. But I am Ethiopian.

Ghana/West Africa is VERY different than East Africa. Ghana is more friendlier to people that have grown up in the West and or Caribbean. Ghana has the beaches and Ethiopia has lakes. Ghana is further ahead of development at this point but Ethiopia in the next 2-5 years will catch up. Ethiopia has a preserved history and culture/old world historical sites - Ghana also has a celebrated history that is more modernly blended.

Then costs are also VERY different as are the customs and food. In Accra and in Addis the prices are skyrocketing - outside the capitals are less desirable areas but are also growing FAST.

So it all depends on what you connect with personally. Hopefully, you will be able to visit both countries soon. I wouldn't recommend Addis right now because some of the major projects are in the process of being developed so it looks a bit crazy right now. Please link up with expat groups and or a guide before you go so you can maximize your experience.