About Dila

Remove your shoes before entering, and bring a small gift like coffee or sugar. Accept offers of food or drink as a sign of respect.

Minibuses often wait until full before departing. Negotiate taxi fares in advance, as meters are rarely used.

Roads can become impassable during the rainy season (June-September). Plan travel accordingly.

Eating with hands is common. Use your right hand only, as the left is considered unclean. Sharing food from a communal plate is traditional.

Public displays of affection are frowned upon. Alcohol consumption is generally accepted but avoid excessive drinking in public.

Eat at local eateries ('tukuls'), use shared minibuses, and bargain at markets for better prices.

Always ask permission before photographing people or religious sites. Some places may charge a fee for photography.

Greetings are important. A handshake with the right hand is common. Maintain polite and indirect communication styles.

Support local artisans by buying handmade crafts. Avoid single-use plastics and respect natural sites by not littering.

Don't miss 'bunna' (coffee ceremony), 'kitfo' (spiced minced meat), and 'injera' (sourdough flatbread) with local stews.