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by worldtraveler55

Leila IngramsYemen Engraved (Illustrations by foreign travellers 1680-1903) ISBN: 1-900988-70-4 2006Yemen has been a magnet to travellers for thousands of years, from the days of its reputed wealth through the trade of frankincense and myrrh and because of its strategic position on the southwest corner of the Arabian peninsula, linking east and west. A debt of gratitude is owed to the foreign travellers and artists for their engravings, gathered here for the first time--This collection of engravings made between 1690 and 1900 will appeal to the general reader and to the researcher. The territory of Yemen is widely ranged--the islands, the Hadramaut, Sana'a, Taiz, Aden and Lahej... Here are beautifully detailed images of the scenery, historic towns and unique architecture, and portraits of the people and costumes of Yemen in all thier variety.

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Field Guid (Birds)

by worldtraveler55

Ornithological Society of the Middle EastBirds of Yemen ISBN: 1996Written by RF Porter and RP Martins and illustrated M LangmanLanguage: Text in Arabic, Bird names in English and Latin

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Money Belt and other stuff

by flynboxes

JohnnyOmani said it and I will second it. Cash is king in Yemen and most wallets will not stretch enough to carry all the bills you will end up with. You can get most of what you might need in Sanaa and the other major towns or souqs but if you are partial to something it is probably a good idea to take it with you. I think digital cameras are the way to go since charging them is not much of an issue if you've got an adaptor. Make sure you bring a good lense or have super zoom so you can get some good shots of those far away villages that you will pass by. Needles if you are going to be there for some time. Why take a chance with the local Dr. While I did not run into any mosquitos while I was there in late Feb/early March I did bring spray and took the anti-malarials to be safe. Better to be safe than sorry since being sick when you are on the road sucks.

Mosquito Repellent

by JohnniOmani

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!

A FEW THINGS TO TAKE WITH YOU !

by DAO

Do you want your own clothes? 5% of ALL bags get lost or delayed by airlines. Mostly because they do not have a luggage tag! Put the details of your hotel. They can find you! A good pair of shoes/boots and light coloured clothes, preferably a tan colour. You will get dusty and dark clothes show it more. Sterile wipes for sure and your own soap. Many toilet facilities do not have any sort of soap. Diarrhoea tablets. They can be hard to find and only a few Pharmacies actually sell them. Aspirin. Very expensive in most of the developing world. Bandages for those blisters. Tissue for toilets that do not have any. A lot of film or a large memory card. You will take a lot of pictures. The whole country is one big photo opportunity. Sunscreen. The sun is strong most of the year. You need an electric torch and/or a candle. The power does go out. Water. Water can de disrupted as well so...

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Travel light

by dutchwindmill

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...

some essential packing tips

by MichaelFalk1969

- 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

Money

by MichaelFalk1969

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.

Film

by JohnniOmani

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.

Pillow Cases

by JohnniOmani

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.

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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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