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I needed antibiotics. Hygiene is often lacking in restaurants and getting some form of infection is common. Lip balm is also important for people like me who are not used to the dry mountain air.
Torch, lighter, matches, candles because the electricity in Yemen goes out every day for a few hours. These may be at night and just before you reach your front door. Leave a Comment
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Travelling light would be my advice for any trip, but the more so in a country that's hot in most places most of the year.
Clothes of natural fibres obviously. Sturdy shoes (local replacement of them would prove to be sub-standard). Sweater (in the Highlands anytime outside summer, in the low-lying areas only in winter). Otherwise, everything is available locally at low prices and at a low but acceptable standard. This includes women's clothing and underwear. (Someone suggested that women's apparel might be a problem to obtain as nearly 100% of women wear the black cloak called abaya. Of course they are not naked underneath and judging from what's on display in shop windows there's no limit to what Yemeni women can wear.)
Mosquito repellent might be a good idea, even though in most places most of the year you won't encounter many. Malaria profylaxis (and/or long sleeves, net and repellent) might also be a good idea it travelling extensively in the Tihama and some other coastal areas. Lip balm (hot and dry air air). Stuff like aspirin is readily available under various names but with the same ingredients. (When in doubt, go for the brand name you know - it may be more expensive, but still cheap.) Toiletries (L'Oreal, Dove, Nivea etc.) are readily available in super markets and are surprisingly cheap (compared to their countries of origin). Stomach relief (or whatever it's called) only if you are very prone to upset stomach (in Yemen I hear very seldom anout people getting sick, unlike some other countries like in South-Asia).
Don't have your films developed in Yemen.
Your own pillow case may be a comforting thought for some, although 'bed bugs' don't seem to be a real problem.
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Great shoes are a must in yemen as most places are either cobblestone or dirt making this place not the ideal area to bring cheap flip flop sandals and despite how easy the locals make travelling around in shower sandals look I wouldnt recommend it as my feet were damaged after just two days (learned the hard way and converted to my hikers). Also, bring earplugs as Sana'a and other places have countless and I mean countless mosques making this country one of the loudest places in Arabia but if you want a good nights sleep I advise you bring quality plugs. Leave a Comment
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This is an absolute essential if you are going to travel to Yemen. The local pharmacies only handle after care which is no good if you are trying to stop the flies at night and depending on your hostel they can be persistant buggers! They are brutal and I heard they are extremely bad near the coast. Even the mid range hotel have beasties so be prepared with either repellent or mosquito net. If you do not have either then ask the local staff where you can find 'Pif Paf' which is known throughout the Gulf for being absolutely lethal to flies and insects. This stuff is so potent it can kill an insect in mid flight so spray your room and go for a walk and you should be ok. Overall, dont go without it! Leave a Comment
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Most cheap hostels or funduqs in Yemen do not change their bedding often so a sleeping bag of some sort would be wise to avoid any potential problems ie beg bites etc. It is a common sense item but always overlooked and a great way to avoid the minor hassles of bites during your trip. Leave a Comment
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Money belts may be the way to go in Yemen because of the size of Yemeni bills. They are very bulky and take up alot of space making a moneybelt extra handy in this part of the world and if you carry a wallet leave it in the hotel or you may end up like the George Castanza character on Seinfeld carrying around a huge wallet until you get a sore back. Leave a Comment
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You should probably take about 3 times the amount of film that you would usually take on a regular trip because A. film is not available everywhere in Yemen and B. if it is available it is expensive. C. It is not accessible in remote areas. You can easily pick up most regular forms of film in Sana'a but if you are going on adventures ie Shaharah and beyond you must expect the unexpected. Leave a Comment
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Credit Cards - with few exceptions - are not accepted. Traveller Cheques are unknown or uncommon either. So basically your only option is to change your currency into Yemeni Rial and to rely exclusively on paper money. As violent crime, theft or robbery are practically unknown, you should not be overly concerned.
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A cotton sleeping -bag liner. This is NOT a tip solely for those using the cheaper hotels: often a bed will have one sheet only, plus blankets only.
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- hat
- some warm clothing (even in the desert it can get very cold)
- real walking shoes (no trainers) if you go hiking are a must!
- sunscreen; the sun is extremely intense in the mountains and the deserts
- toilet paper (if you stay in a "funduk")
- there are virtually no book shops in Yemen, so bring enough reading stuff
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