Ethiopia

It's one of only two African countries to have proudly never been colonized, but Ethiopia has had its fair share of heartbreak. The country is also undeniably beautiful, incredibly diverse, and rich with culture. Here are some of the people I met during during the filming of Word Travels.

Sandy (USA)
I am inspired by: How some people live their lives, what they do with them, and how they impact other people
I regret: Not taking the time with people who probably needed it
Today I am grateful for: The ability to explore the world
John (USA)
I am inspired by: The unknown
I regret: Not buying real estate at a younger age
Today I am grateful for: This trip
Julie (CA)
I am inspired by: Ethiopian people, they're super warm, friendly, and you always feel safe.
I regret: Not staying here longer
Today I am grateful for: The cheese sandwich and the coffee I had at the airport
Erin (CA)
I am inspired by: Conversation
I regret: Making arrangements to leave Ethiopia next week, I should have stayed longer
Today I am grateful for: Meeting Canadians
Precious (NIG)
I am inspired by: Filming beautiful pictures
I regret: Taking this flight to Lalibela
Today I am grateful for: Working for the travel channel in Lagos
Ma'ayan (ISR)
I am inspired by: My brother Amir
I regret: Not being so nice with my ex-boyfriend
Today I am grateful for: Meeting many nice people here
Chem (ISR)
I am inspired by: My mother
I regret: Cheating
Today I am grateful for: The way my parents taught me how to look at things
Yvonne (NIG)
I am inspired by: Travel
I regret: Some missed visuals that you can never recapture
Today I am grateful for: The privelege of having a job that pays me to do what I enjoy
Virginia (CA)
I am inspired by: Beautiful music
I regret: Not knowing at 20 what I knew by the time I was 40
Today I am grateful for: The amazing experience of finally visiting Ethiopia
David (CA)
I am inspired by: The churches I saw today in Lalibela
I regret: Not coming to Ethiopia sooner
Today I am grateful for: Meeting Canadiansmy children's foster mother (I adopted 3 kids from Ethiopia)
Kassa
I am inspired by: The rock churches of Lalibela
I regret: That we have so much, but are so poor
Today I am grateful for: To speak with you
Demelash
I am inspired by: Communication
I regret: When people don't share
Today I am grateful for: Maybe getting a mobile phone from Jinka
Yuval (ISR)
I am inspired by: Jimi Hendrix
I regret: The first time
Today I am grateful for: The life, l'chaim
Amit (ISR)
I am inspired by: Bob Marley
I regret: Two days ago
Today I am grateful for: Also, l'chaim
Robel
I am inspired by: Protestant religious songs
I regret: False talking
Today I am grateful for: Meeting the Mursi people with you
Meskerem
I am inspired by: Travelling, just like you
I regret: War
Today I am grateful for: It is not raining
Mulukem
I am inspired by: My mother
I regret: Lying
Today I am grateful for: Being with you
Ayalew
I am inspired by: Education
I regret: Making people unhappy
Today I am grateful for: Living today
Nibret
I am inspired by: Creating new things
I regret: Missing my friends in the United States
Today I am grateful for: Meeting Mary, she's a very nice person
Nigatu
I am inspired by: Nations and nationalities in southern Ethiopia
I regret: Why I am not rich
Today I am grateful for: Showing the Mursi people to the Polish people
Dawid
I am inspired by: The indigenous tribes that live in the Omo Valley
I regret: When I don't succeed at my aim
Today I am grateful for: Finding the Canadian journalists
Da Witt
I am inspired by: Nature in the southern parts of Ethiopia
I regret: Gender based violence
Today I am grateful for: Doing my plan
Joseph
I am inspired by: Beautiful scenery, and fresh crisp air
I regret: Coming up to this high altitude
Today I am grateful for: Being still alive