"Omar" Top 5 Page for this destination Somalia by Omar64

Somalia Travel Guide: 147 reviews and 317 photos

Hi, my name is Omar and I am a Somali-born Canadian. I currently live in Ontario, Canada and visit my home country regularly. I used to live there before all the chaos and it makes my heart ache when I see what my country has become. But I still have hope somewhere in my heart that someday my people will all live in peace.

P.S. Here's a pic of Northeast Somalia

Last visit to Somalia: Feb 1980
Intro Written Nov 5, 2002
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Men from Puntland area sitting under a tree - Somalia

somali wear Shopping (1)

It is less a shop than a market. If you go to any market and ask for traditional Somali clothing, you will be greeted... more travel advice

beach wear What to Pack (1)

You won't need more than 1 suitcase on your trip unless you are a very heavy traveller. You won't need much clothing... more travel advice

Beautiful Beaches Things to Do (1)

I would say the best thing Ive done while there was cliff-diving in crystal clear waters with some friends. Basically, I... more travel advice

football madness Sports & Outdoors (1)

While your visit to Somalia, you might encounter a group of somali men playing football (soccer). Football is the... more travel advice

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Dinning Out
Local Customs (1)
Somali culture
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Vernettitti Jul 26, 2008 at 7:50 AM Report Abuse

I am GUINNESS Record Holder of the largest collection of DND (Do Not Disturb). I need desperatly a DND sign from an hotel room in Somalia. Award! Thank you so much, Jean-François Vernetti - Kellerackerstrasse 23 - CH 8967 Widen - Switzerland
vernetti Jun 10, 2008 at 6:47 AM Report Abuse

I have Guinness Record for the largest collection of DO NOT DISTURB signs from Hotel. Somalia, Liberia and Comores are missing to cover the globe. Could you help me to obtain one DND from one of those countries? greetings from Switwerland, Jean-François
hunterV Jul 12, 2004 at 9:46 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for your interesting and valuable tips about that remore country...
oijsoijs Mar 7, 2004 at 4:40 PM Report Abuse

hello i am a journalist who is working on an articel aboubt Somali tourism. please contact me asap if you get the chance. jsiegel@ucsc.edu
Pelourinho Jun 9, 2003 at 12:41 AM Report Abuse

Facinating pictures and comments
BabciaMaine Feb 22, 2003 at 4:11 AM Report Abuse

very interesting pages !
Johnny613 Jan 2, 2003 at 4:33 PM Report Abuse

Very nice page!
heplion Dec 27, 2002 at 1:05 AM Report Abuse

What a fantastic page with some GREAT pics.
NasirMahmood Aug 6, 2002 at 9:14 PM Report Abuse

Very interesting, so much great Country
Irine_29 May 25, 2002 at 1:17 AM Report Abuse

good info & a great camel photo