Audio slideshow: Eritrean surprise

Despite its violent and disturbing history, Eritrea, is a tranquil and laid-back place that seems to be stuck in the 1930s.

For two months Nils Elzenga and Maarten van der Schaaf trekked through Eritrea. Listen to Mr van der Schaaf talk about their experiences in this tranquil and laid-back place that seems to be stuck in the 1930s:

Produced by Lizette van Hecke / The National