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Socotra

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Socotra-1858206/TravelGuide-Socotra.html

64,195,0

Sanaa

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Sanaa-1858545/TravelGuide-Sanaa.html

196,565,7

Shibam

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_Hadramawt/Shibam-1858369/TravelGuide-Shibam.html

27,82,1

Tarim

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_Hadramawt/Tarim-1858160/TravelGuide-Tarim.html

17,52,0

Al Mukalla

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_Hadramawt/Al_Mukalla-1862101/TravelGuide-Al_Mukalla.html

29,45,0

Say'un

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_Hadramawt/Sayun-1858496/TravelGuide-Sayun.html

33,66,1

Shaharah

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Shaharah-1858472/TravelGuide-Shaharah.html

12,16,0

Ma'rib

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Marib-1859273/TravelGuide-Marib.html

23,41,0

Ta`izz

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Taizz-1858178/TravelGuide-Taizz.html

15,35,0

Rada`

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_al_Bayda/Rada-1858690/TravelGuide-Rada.html

4,6,0

Hababah

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Hababah-1860371/TravelGuide-Hababah.html

8,21,0

Ibb

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Ibb-1859890/TravelGuide-Ibb.html

5,26,0

Al Hajarah

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Al_Hajarah-1860277/TravelGuide-Al_Hajarah.html

0,1,0

Al Hudaydah

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_al_Hudaydah/Al_Hudaydah-1862631/TravelGuide-Al_Hudaydah.html

6,9,0

Zabid

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_al_Hudaydah/Zabid-1857961/TravelGuide-Zabid.html

23,54,0

Manakhah

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Manakhah-1859319/TravelGuide-Manakhah.html

22,66,0

Kawkaban

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_al_Mahwit/Kawkaban-1859676/TravelGuide-Kawkaban.html

20,59,0

Al Hajarayn

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_Hadramawt/Al_Hajarayn-1862791/TravelGuide-Al_Hajarayn.html

5,14,0

Al Mashhad

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_Hadramawt/Al_Mashhad-1862203/TravelGuide-Al_Mashhad.html

0,2,0

`Amran

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Amran-1861869/TravelGuide-Amran.html

8,39,0

Mocha

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_Taizz/Mocha-1862099/TravelGuide-Mocha.html

0,3,0

Al Mahwit

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_al_Mahwit/Al_Mahwit-1862291/TravelGuide-Al_Mahwit.html

6,14,0

Thila

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Thila-1858127/TravelGuide-Thila.html

18,48,0

Al Hajara`

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_al_Bayda/Al_Hajara-1865644/TravelGuide-Al_Hajara.html

3,8,0

Sif

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_Hadramawt/Sif-1858330/TravelGuide-Sif.html

6,39,0

Shibam

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_al_Mahwit/Shibam-1858370/TravelGuide-Shibam.html

7,21,0

Sana'

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Sana-1858543/TravelGuide-Sana.html

3,5,0

Little Aden

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_Adan/Little_Aden-1859495/TravelGuide-Little_Aden.html

Jiblah

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Jiblah-1859773/TravelGuide-Jiblah.html

6,23,0

Hammam Damt

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Hammam_Damt-1865616/TravelGuide-Hammam_Damt.html

0,6,0

`Adan

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_Adan/Adan-1865907/TravelGuide-Adan.html

0,1,0

Widn Dhahr

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Widn_Dhahr-1857984/TravelGuide-Widn_Dhahr.html

5,27,0

Square Island

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_Adan/Square_Island-1858299/TravelGuide-Square_Island.html

0,1,0

Hababah

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Hababah-1860372/TravelGuide-Hababah.html

0,1,0

Kuhlan

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Muhafazat_al_Hudaydah/Kuhlan-1864352/TravelGuide-Kuhlan.html

0,3,0

Ar Rawd

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Yemen/Ar_Rawd-1864848/TravelGuide-Ar_Rawd.html

0,3,0

Pro

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  very friendly people, architecture, diverse landscapes 


Con

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  tribal tensions,violence and home to militants 


In a nutshell

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  Unique and Fascinating Culture and Architecture 

 

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Sanaa  

Arabia Felix

 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  

Shibam Hotel

 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... 

 Hotels in Shibam

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Say'un  

Al Hawta Palace Hotel

 1 Review and 10 Opinions  Al Hawta Palace Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Say'un and is set in lovely landscaped... 

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Yemen  

Photography of Muslim Women

Photography of Muslim Women, Yemen

 traveldave Says:  Photography of Muslim women is generally considered offensive, and anyone caught taking pictures may face the wrath of their male relations, or may have to... 

 Local Customs in Yemen

Socotra

Socotra, Yemen

 traveldave Says:  Socotra is the main island in an archipelago of four islands that is located in the Indian Ocean, off the tip of the Horn of Africa. The other smaller islands... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Yemen

The Al-Mahweet Hotel

The Al-Mahweet Hotel, Yemen

 traveldave Says:  I was pleasantly surprised by the Al-Mahweet Hotel. Despite the fact it is located in a small town high in the mountains, it was the best hotel I stayed in... 

 Hotels in Yemen

ALHAMRA'A RESTAURANT - SANA'A: UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

ALHAMRA'A RESTAURANT - SANA'A: UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, Yemen

 DAO Says:  This Restaurant has everything! And you don’t have to speak a single word of Arabic to get a good meal. The Alhamra’a Restaurant looks like a McDonald's... 

 Restaurants in Yemen

MALARIA KILLS

MALARIA KILLS, Yemen

 DAO Says:  Some lowland places in Yemen are in the Malarial Zone. If you visit such an area - PLEASE PREPARE! Malaria can sometimes be fatal and at best may make you... 

 Warnings Or Dangers in Yemen

al-Qaeda bombs Queen of Sheba temple in Marib

al-Qaeda bombs Queen of Sheba temple in Marib, Yemen

 Ekahau Says:  This was just report on July 2nd 2007 by Associated Press Writer" SAN'A, Yemen — An al-Qaida suicide bomber drove into a convoy of Spanish tourists visiting an... 

 Warnings Or Dangers in Yemen

Visas

Visas, Yemen

 janiebaxter Says:  You have to obtain a visa to enter Yemen unless you are from Egypt, Jordan and Syria.In the UK you need to apply minimum of 2 weeks in advance of your trip and... 

 Transportation in Yemen

PASSPORT * VISA *

PASSPORT * VISA *, Yemen

 grazy56 Says:  FORMALITIES: ask to the nearest embassy as formalities changed often. You need a visa to get there and if you need also an invitation letter or the confirm of a... 

 Transportation in Yemen

QAT GOT YOUR TONGUE ?

QAT GOT YOUR TONGUE ?, Yemen

 DAO Says:  QAT (pronounced Kat) is the very soul of Yemen. It is not just leaves which are chewed on; it is the way of life, friendship culture and conversation. At first... 

 Local Customs in Yemen

Agricultural Terraces

Agricultural Terraces, Yemen

 traveldave Says:  The mountain region of Yemen consists of steep, rugged mountains with little level land useful for agricultural purposes. To solve the problem, Yemeni farmers... 

 Local Customs in Yemen

The Jambia

The Jambia, Yemen

 traveldave Says:  The jambia is a traditional curved dagger worn at the waist by Yemeni men. (The jambia pictured here can best be seen by enlarging the picture). Archeological... 

 Local Customs in Yemen

Wadis

Wadis, Yemen

 traveldave Says:  Wadis are canyons carved through the mountains by prehistoric rivers 10,000 to 2,000,000 years ago. Some of the larger wadis contain permanent rivers or... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Yemen

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The Place

Plan a Yemen vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Yemen locals

Experience Yemen
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 This is one of my favourite places in Yemen. It is built around a huge cistern, which not only supplies the town's water, but also serves as an impromptu public... 

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Questions and Answers

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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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Yemen - the real Arabia

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 The oil money has led to the creation of many ultramodern Arabian destinations trying to outshine Hongkong, but the Yemen is a totally different world. Due to the lack of oil or other natural... 

2

Yemen

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 I traveled to Yemen in November 2007 on a birdwatching trip that was organized by a friend. Southwest Arabia has many birds that are endemic to the region, meaning that they are found nowhere else in... 

3

Yemen

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 Terrorists, militants, civil war, drugs and kidnappings. The media describes Yemen as one of the most dangerous countries on earth and so it naturally caught my attention due to these reports.... 

4

YEMEN

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 The history of Yemen, known as “Arabia Felix” in Roman times because of it's fertile soil amid the dry surrounding areas, can be traced back as early as 3000 BC and it has a fascinating mix of Ancient... 

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YEMEN* THE LAND OF QUEEN SHEBA * YEMEN

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 EACH CHAPER IS TRANSLATED IN ENGLISH, FRENCH AND ITALIAN*. CHAQUE CHAPITRE EST TRADUIT EN ANGLAIS, FRANCAIS ET ITALIEN, OGNI CAPITOLO È TRADOTTO IN INGLESE, FRANCESE ET ITALIANO "YOU MUST GO TO... 

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