English blogger Harry Jaggard, influential on social media, has selected Ethiopia as his top pick from Africa in his "7 Continents, 7 Countries, No Excuses" global travel challenge. Announced on May 10, 2018 EC, he cited Ethiopia's rich history, stunning natural beauty, and unique hospitality as reasons for his choice.
Harry Jaggard boasts 5 million followers on Facebook and 2.7 million on YouTube. In his global travel challenge covering seven continents, he picked Ethiopia as Africa's representative, as announced in Addis Ababa.
Jaggard highlighted Ethiopia's ancient history, breathtaking natural landscapes, and exceptional hospitality. He stated that with "no excuses," Ethiopia deserves to be a premier entry point for any world traveler.
This endorsement provides positive international visibility for Ethiopia. As the country ramps up tourism efforts, such recognition from global influencers underscores its status as humanity's cradle, ancient civilization hub, and gateway to adventure.