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6 Reviews and 22 Opinions absolutely PERFECT! We had all we need - hot water, cable TV, views and very interesting stay....
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...
1 Review and 10 Opinions Al Hawta Palace Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Say'un and is set in lovely landscaped...
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...
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...
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...
ALHAMRA'A RESTAURANT - SANA'A: UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
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...
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...
al-Qaeda bombs Queen of Sheba temple in Marib
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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Q: Hi, i want to travel to hodeidah and then to Mukalla.Can I get flight from hod to Mukalla and Mukalla to saana?

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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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...
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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...
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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....
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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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