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Mogadishu

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Hargeysa

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Borama

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Somalia/Gobolka_Bay/Borama-2213599/TravelGuide-Borama.html

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Pro

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 strong willed, hospitality and Hargeisa affiliates 


Con

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 Lawless, chaotic, and unfortunately seemingly hopeless 


In a nutshell

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 Being born in Hargeisa 23 years ago, and leaving as a four year old, I have wonderful thoughs of the country. 

 

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female travellers should wear a veil in public

female travellers should wear a veil in public, Somalia

 sphynxxs Says:  while Somali women love flowing fabrics in bold and vivid colours, you will not see women in public who do not cover their heads. Female visitors should also... 

 Local Customs in Somalia

Miraa or drowsiness in the afternoon

Miraa or drowsiness in the afternoon, Somalia

 sphynxxs Says:  whether it´s called miraa or khat - chewing the leaves is one of the favorite pastimes of somali men. It is a legal drug, and usually consumed in company. As it... 

 Local Customs in Somalia

THE ORIENTAL HOTEL: RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE

THE ORIENTAL HOTEL: RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE, Somalia

 DAO Says:  The Oriental Hotel is a class act. It is THE Hotel in the centre of Hargeisa. There is a travel agent/airline office just at the entrance. After reception you... 

 Hotels in Somalia

SCANDINAVIAN HOTEL: A GOOD MEAL

SCANDINAVIAN HOTEL: A GOOD MEAL, Somalia

 DAO Says:  This is a good budget hotel near the airport. They also have good food. I ate here one night and the nice waiter took some pictures of the rooms for me. You can... 

 Hotels in Somalia

Fanole Rice Farm

Fanole Rice Farm, Somalia

 Elmsaafir Says:  While operating in Jilib, we stayed in an abandoned rice farm built by the Chinese. We "air assaulted" in, and occupied by force. I was on the initial recon, as... 

 Hotels in Somalia

COUNT YOUR MONEY !

COUNT YOUR MONEY !, Somalia

 DAO Says:  When you enter Somaliland there is a mandatory money exchange of $50 and they give you a bad rate of only 5500 per Dollar. You get at least 6000 or more on the... 

 Warnings and Dangers in Somalia

A FEW THINGS

A FEW THINGS, Somalia

 DAO Says:   A good hat - the sun is intense. There is little shade and you are near the Equator.Sunscreen - same reason. Keep it on you to reapply several times.Good... 

 What to Pack in Somalia

THE AMBASSADOR HOTEL: THE BEST LUXURY HOTEL IN SOMALIA

THE AMBASSADOR HOTEL: THE BEST LUXURY HOTEL IN SOMALIA, Somalia

 DAO Says:  This is THE luxury hotel in Somaliland. Do not get too excited – they will never have a swimming pool. So what do you get? A nice clean and efficient hotel set... 

 Hotels in Somalia

BARWAAQO HOTEL: THE TOWER OF HARGEISA

BARWAAQO HOTEL: THE TOWER OF HARGEISA, Somalia

 DAO Says:  The Barwaaqo is a clean, well equipped and well run hotel right in the heart of Hargeisa. It is also the highest building that has a great looking restaurant on... 

 Hotels in Somalia

Research

Research, Somalia

 Soagunthika Says:  I would like to share with you a Somali Media site in Columbus Ohio : http://www.somalilink.com for stories about Somali, Somali culture and community events.... 

 Things to Do in Somalia

THE INDEPENDENCE MONUMENT

THE INDEPENDENCE MONUMENT, Somalia

 DAO Says:  The Independence Monument is actually just a little bit out from the centre of Hargeisa. It is a large hand holding a detailed map of Somaliland. At the base on... 

 Things to Do in Somalia

THE CENTRAL MOSQUE

THE CENTRAL MOSQUE, Somalia

 DAO Says:  The Central Mosque dominates the centre of Hargeisa. It’s a fairly new building and the pride and joy of the town. Having said that you need to be very careful... 

 Things to Do in Somalia

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Popular Destinations in Somalia

  1. Mogadishu
  1. Hargeysa
  2. Borama

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