Comments on: A City Suspended in Time

By: Lucia Knowles

Lucia Knowles — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:41:48 +0000

Asmara is possibly the safest African capital for travelers. It is one of the cleanest cities in Africa. The streets are elegantly lined with palms and a string of boutiques, coffee-shops and restaurants reminiscent of southern Italy.

By: jonathan

jonathan — Wed, 14 May 2008 13:34:39 +0000

hi, i was born in asmara but i live in london to tell you honestly i hate london due to life i spent in asmara. you article lucks of asmara lifestyle however honestly speaking i can only imagine what good life i spent there and reading your article just brings the memory lane back. thank you for sharing and i will be heading there for the first time this summmer in 20years.

By: Hild Haaheim

Hild Haaheim — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:30:05 +0000

My father was an norwegian ingeneer. Worked in Assab in 1959-61, and the family lived there. In the summer we stayed in Asmara. Now I am 52 and I’m planning to go to Asmara. (next year?). I hope the political situation will make it possible. As far as I can see, it is not any idea to go to Assab. (I have a wish to see the city I lived in). Extreemly hot and nothing to do, referring to Lonely Planet. But Asmara must be worth a stay. If you want to answer, pls do.
Best wishes, Hild Haaheim, Norway

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:39:29 +0000

A few years back (early ’90’s), a friend of mine made 2-3 trips to Eritrea. It seemed to be a real hidden jewel at the time. However, I remember hearing that the conflict with neighboring Ethiopia was a continuing threat to Eritrea. Nice to hear that progress continues to be made.