SIX18 TRAVEL

Now's the perfect time to plan that bucket-list trip to Addis Ababa, an African metropolis that offers a fascinating blend of ancient Orthodox traditions and the pulse of a modern capital. Known as the "Highland City," the Ethiopian capital is situated at the foot of Mount Entoto, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world.

Larger in geographic sprawling than most realize, the destination stretches from the bustling open-air Merkato to the grand halls of the National Museum, home to the "Lucy" fossil. American travelers can fly direct from Washington D.C., Chicago, and New York. Window seats are a must to see the vast landscape framed by eucalyptus trees!