Yemen Off The Beaten Path

 
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Anything outside of Sana'a and Aden

by JohnniOmani

Yemen by definition is off the beaten track. Be prepared to see what Arabian life was like hundreds of years ago. Every intrepid traveller wants to see rural life in a foreign country but Yemen is unique in this way. Everything outside the main cities is off the beaten track so you wont have to look very far to experience it. The north of Yemen sees occasional travellers whhile the east sees more because of Shibam etc. There are tons of places in this country that have yet to be discovered. Yemen remains off the radar due to travel advisories so it will be a long long time before it will be included on the tourist trail like Petra or Luxor. Amazing

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Marib and Hadramauth

by Argawana

The best way to explore Yemen is by taking a road trip which can be organized by local tour operator in Sana'a. It is always advisable to check with local security if you want to visit some place outside of Sana'a or Aden. There is still some sporadical tribal dispute which can be dangerous. Otherwise, trip to Hadramauth is like travelling back in time. Yemeni people are generally very honest and generous to visitor as long as you don't cross the line. Respect their culture and blend with them. In Marib, you can find open market where people in the street selling guns !

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Bedouin camps

by DanielF

While crossing the immensity of Ramlat as-Sabatain, bedouins offered us their hospitality whenever we decided to stop and have something to eat. Our driver had taken care of buying all the necessary things to feed us and the locals did not have any objection to share their meals with us.How they manage to survive and even to raise cattle in a place where tehre only seems to be sand is something difficult to understand.

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Details

by tini58de

Actually most of the Yemen is "off the beaten path", but still there are more remote places and just remote places....Do take your time to look for details, they make the whole travel experience even more exciting!!!

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Smaller villages, but see...

by Dick_Loudon

Smaller villages, but see warnings below. Travel to the coast and into eastern Yemen, to Aden, formerly a separate country. We traveled by private car down to Hodeida, a major port on the coast. Met many interesting and extremely friendly fishermen and boat builders. Great contrast to Sana'a.

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Zabid is reportedly the...

by maykal

Zabid is reportedly the hottest town in Yemen, and is known throughout the country for it's comical dialect (though to be honest, I didn't notice it!)It is a very old city which is falling apart, although it has been listed under UNESCO and is ear-marked for preservation and repair.It is easy to get to as it lies on the Tihama 'highway' between Al-Hodeidah and Ta'izz, and makes a good base for visiting the Friday market at Bayt al-Faqih. There is only one place to stay, and it is friendly though basic. Unusually, it is run by 3 veiled sisters, who were very willing to talk (this was the first time I was able to speak properly to a Yemeni woman since I had arrived in Yemen 3 months earlier). The food was excellent, although it is difficult to sleep in a large room surrounded by cats and snoring men , with no air-conditioning and temperatures of 40 degrees plus.There are lots of 'sights'...

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Probably the best places a...

by maykal

Probably the best places a traveller would miss are right under his or her nose, in the old city of Sana'a. People don't give themselves enough time to see the place - I lived in the old city for three months and only saw half of it, and it wasn't through not trying! Not many tourists would ever find the grinding mill operated by a blindfolded camel walking in circles, a method which hasn't changed in thousands of years. Apparently there are six still in use in Old Sana'a today, but I only found two of them. Another area of Sana'a often missed by tourists is the Qa', the old Jewish district, where the houses were restricted to a certain height.If you are thinking of spending a long time in Yemen (or any other Middle Eastern country) the best thing to do is enrol for a language course - it's amazing how many 'doors' open with a little Arabic. I have two travelogues about Sana'a al-Qadeema...

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Al-Khowkha is probably the...

by maykal

Al-Khowkha is probably the most 'developed' of Yemen's beach resorts, although admittedly that isn't saying much. It is a very laid-back place, with accommodation available in beachside camps. The beaches aren't great...they are worth visiting to see the traditional boat-builders and to watch the fisherman bring in their catch, but aren't really suitable for sunbathing (you'll be stared at, doubly so if you are female) or swimming (the water in the lagoon is too shallow for swimming, and deeper water past the reefs is supposedly shark-infested). However, snorkelling here is great...you can hire snorkelling gear from some of the camps, and pay a fisherman to take you out to the reefs for an hour or so. There are rumours about a coastal highway running all the way from Al-Hodeida to Al-Mokha, which would undoubtedly change the atmosphere of the place. The locals I spoke to did not want the...

When you have the possibility,...

by schielen

When you have the possibility, visit a Yemenite wedding. Actualy there are two weddings, one for the men (see picture) and one for the women (including the bride!). As a foreign women you can visit both!

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Yemen IS off the beaten path.

by YankeeGal

The whole place. Top to bottom. Cool, huh?

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Arabia Felix  Sanaa

 6 Reviews and 22 Opinions  absolutely PERFECT! We had all we need - hot water, cable TV, views and very interesting stay.... 

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Shibam Hotel  Shibam

 2 Reviews and 0 Opinions  I didn't stay there, but went there in early afternoon hoping for a cup of tea. But they don't have... 

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Al Hawta Palace Hotel  Say'un

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Off The Beaten Path: Cities in Yemen
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Q:  Hi, i want to travel to hodeidah and then to Mukalla.Can I get flight from hod to Mukalla and Mukalla to saana? 

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A: The only domestic carriers are Yemenia and Felix. There are no direct connections from Hodeidah to Mukhalla. You'd have to go via San'a. Of note, San'a airport has closed... 

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