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“Mars on Earth”

Denkalya Desert

5 of 5 stars
Luciano44
Pordenone
Jul 31, 2009

Denkalya desert it's a bit of Mars on Earth. It is a desertic region which offers some of the most unbelievable sites on Earth. It has many salt pounds of disparate colours: green, blu, red, violet,...more

“A distant view: 50 years ago”

Blue Nile Bar & Restaurant

4 of 5 stars
wanderlust1957
California
Jul 18, 2009

The Blue Nile was a very popular destination for those stationed at Kagnew station. There was live music and lots of alcohol. There was also many ladies of the night who were interested in...more

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Albergo Italia

1 of 5 stars
SylvesterTraveller
South East
Jul 17, 2009
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The hotel looks nice enough, apart from the gloomy reception, and the rooms are very pleasant. However, hot water is erratic at best and the service at breakfast is truly awful. Confirmed bookings...more

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