Yemen Warnings Or Dangers

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MALARIA KILLS

by DAO

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 regret that you survived. Medicines must be taken weeks BEFORE you come here. There are 4 different species of Malaria and humans can get them all from the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. Illness and death from malaria are largely preventable - if you plan ahead. Malaria tablets with Lariam (weekly dose), Malarone, or doxycycline are recommended for all areas except for Sana'a and areas at altitudes above 2000 m (6561 ft). While you are here you need to use a repellent spray early in the morning and any periods of darkness, especially at night. I would suggest you buy repellent with 100% DEET.DEET

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al-Qaeda bombs Queen of Sheba temple in Marib

by Ekahau

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 ancient Yemeni temple, officials said, killing seven Spaniards and two Yemenis less than two weeks after a U.S. terror warning about the area. Witnesses said the bomber drove a car through the gate of the temple compound, and the vehicle exploded near the structure, which was built about 3,000 years ago and dedicated to the Queen of Sheba. Spain's foreign minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos, said seven dead and five wounded — one seriously — were Spaniards when the bomber drove into the middle of the Spanish convoy.No one claimed responsibility for the attack in the central Marib province, about 85 miles east of the capital San'a, but authorities linked the suicide bomber to al-Qaida. Police said they received information last month...

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Safety Issue - Updated (June 2009)

by MichaelFalk1969

Yemen has been labeled a "dangerous" destination; travel warnings do exist. The main reason so far were kidnappings of tourists/expats on a regular basis with a peak in the mid-nineties. Unruly tribes tried to gain concessions from the central government with hostages as leverage. The number of kidnappings is on the decrease since then. In the last two years though, there were an increasing number of attacks against tourists or foreign embassies, with several victims killed or wounded. In consequence, ad hoc travel limitations were issued in the aftermath of terrorist attacks. Each case is tragic - no doubt about that - yet statistically, given how many people travel to Yemen each year, these are still are exceptions and it boils down to a matter of bad luck and being at the wrong place at the wrong time. But it cannot be denied that in 2008 there has been a dramatic increase of...

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BE CAREFUL TAKING PHOTOS OF WOMEN !

by DAO

The receptionist in my Sana’a hotel saw me taking photos of women walking by from well inside the lobby entrance. He said “They will kill you” in a mixture of resignation and friendly concern. I am not sure how accurate he may have been and I suggest you do not try and find out. Women are always in the veil here. If you want to take photos, then do so out of your hotel window or very discretely from your waist so it looks like you are not taking photos. Considering just about every man has a Jambiya, or huge dagger, on them you may be in fear of your life if caught. In photo no. 3 here you can even see 2 men waving 2 women out of the way so I could take a photo of a school class visiting a museum. It can be frustrating when you want to take photos of the local culture, but it’s their rules here. With a bit of creativity you can probably get better photos than I did.

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yemen travel

by retrogroup

Hi Thanks for the post really interesting,I am from the UK been living in dubai for 7 years although its a great place for trade and business its lost the magic of arabia become too modern and european. I am planning to take a long trip to yemen and see the old sites part of old arabia maybe have a chance to visit the empty quarter, my only concerns are the british goverment warning travels to yemen as its supposed to be a terror hotbed very dangerous and lots of tribal issues and kidnappings of foreigners is there any truth to this or is it safe to travel to yemen and any tips as to the easy way to have a great experience

Wires Spoiling that Perfect Shot

by janiebaxter

Many of the very picturesque highland villages in Yemen, have wires and cables hanging down across the front of the old houses spoiling the "traditional hundreds of years old house" photograph. It's very irritating - just when you get a glimpse of the perfect shot of a village you have to take it from another angle to try and minimise the wires in the shot.

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So Many Steps!

by janiebaxter

Yemen is not suitable for the Traveller who has trouble walking up steps. Apart from the coastal towns of Aden, Mukalla and Zabid all towns, villages, palaces and most dwellings and museums have many steps to climb. Due to the age of the places most of the steps are worn and crumbling, as are the paths in and up to the villages. You have to be very careful where you put your feet as it is very easy to fall. There is no point in staying at the bottom as you will miss the essence of most places. If you can’t do steps – you can’t see Yemen!

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TRAVEL IMMUNIZATIONS

by DAO

Travelling to Yemen? Hope you are not afraid of needles! You need some immunizations before you go. At the least I would recommend these for travel in Yemen:Hepatitis A Hepatitis B – for longer journeysTetanus TyphoidThe full list is here of every possibility worldwide, but includes some immunizations you should have had as a child:CholeraDiphtheriaEuropean tick borne Encephalitis (not Yemen)Hepatitis A Hepatitis BJapanese Encephalitis (not Yemen)MeaslesMeningococcal meningitis (not Yemen)PoliomyelitisRabies RubellaTetanusTyphoid Yellow Fever (not Yemen)Yellow Fever is only if you are travelling into affected areas in yellow-fever-infected counties in Africa or the AmericasThere is a high incidence of rabies from stray dog bites in Yemen, be careful.BE SAFE: See your doctor before you go! I’m no medical expert, just a safe traveller.

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Traffic and Driving

by traveldave

If there are any rules of the road in Yemen, they are ignored by the vast majority of drivers, making the traffic and driving in the country some of the most chaotic I have ever seen. Drivers aggressively tailgate cars ahead of them, coming to within mere inches, and constantly sound their horns (or flash their headlights at night), in order to try to force the other cars out of the way. (I had problems sleeping during my first night in Sana'a, one of the reasons being the constant blaring of horns all night long).In some of the major cities, there are traffic signals which no one seems to see. Drivers routinely drive right through red stop lights, and on-coming traffic, which should have the right-of-way, has to yield. Everyone who approaches an intersection seemingly has the right-of-way, and drivers are constantly pulling into the path of on-coming vehicles. Laughably, there are...

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The Dangers of Desert Travel

by traveldave

Off-road desert adventures are an activity that is becoming more popular among visitors to Yemen, especially in the sandy Empty Quarter. There are sand dunes, mountains, wadis, and pools and waterfalls to explore. Because of the dangers of desert travel, anyone wishing to participate in an off-road trip should go with an experienced guide. Otherwise, getting stranded in the desert can be fatal. It is easy to lose a sense of direction, especially because in the deep desert, all sand dunes look alike. It is very easy to become hopelessly bogged down in the sand and very difficult to get out. And the intense heat, especially in the summer, can impair the judgment of almost anyone.For those who choose to go into the desert alone, there are certain precautions that should be taken to ensure a safe trip. First of all, a plentiful supply of water must be taken. In hot weather, a person needs...

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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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