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Jesper Hedlund in Asmara, Maekel: 5 Spots
This guide turns DYR VS BILLIG RESA (ERITREA & SAUDI) from Jesper Hedlund into a practical restaurant map with 5 saved spots around Asmara and Kentron. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, an area marker, an event venue, and a hotel. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Jesper Hedlund explored the stark contrast between luxury travel in Eritrea and budget living in Saudi Arabia. He was particularly struck by the timeless, unexplored atmosphere of Asmara and the challenge of navigating Jeddah's public transport while wearing traditional local clothing. Celebrating his 27th birthday, he found the unique blend of Italian influence and African culture in Eritrea to be a highlight of his journey.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Asmara.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 5 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Asmara Palace Hotel
Hotel in 04 Deb. Mie, Asmara, Eritrea, Asmara, Maekel, Eritrea - Asmara
Area marker in Asmara, Eritrea, Asmara, Maekel, Eritrea - Spaghetti And Pizza House
Restaurant in 8WPP+H3R, 175-15 St, Asmara, Eritrea, Asmara, Maekel, Eritrea
Hours: Hours available - Ghibabo Restaurant & Pizzeria
Restaurant in Asmara, Eritrea, Asmara, Maekel, Eritrea
Hours: Hours available - Gold Center
Event Venue in Մովսես Խորենացի, VIP 9, 24 2րդ հարկ, Yerevan 0001, Armenia, Kentron, Yerevan, Armenia
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Albaik chicken nuggets
- Barbecue bait sandwich
- Big bait sandwich
- Pepsi
- Carbonara pasta
Experiences captured
- Stayed at Asmara Palace hotel suite
- Swam in heated indoor and outdoor pools
- Visited the hotel squash and tennis courts
- Purchased and wore a traditional Saudi thobe
- Rode a local bus in Jeddah
- Used the Revolut app for travel budgeting
- Explored the historic streets of Asmara
- Dined at an Eritrean spaghetti and pizza house
Planning questions
Where did Jesper Hedlund eat in Asmara, Maekel?
This guide maps all 5 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Asmara, Maekel.
What are the must-try foods in Asmara, Maekel?
Creator picks from the video include Albaik chicken nuggets, Barbecue bait sandwich, Big bait sandwich, Pepsi. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.