Eritrea is a land gripped by poverty, bordered by Sudan and Ethiopia, and awash with the Red Sea. Not many tourists make it here, if any do—difficulties in the process of receiving even a short-term visa outweigh the number of tourist attractions available. While the country lacks certain amenities we are accustomed to, it makes up for it with its authenticity and genuineness. In this article, we will try to persuade you that Eritrea deserves a chance to be on your travel list.