"Yemen" Yemen by travelinxs

Yemen Travel Guide: 1,260 reviews and 3,170 photos

Did You Know ...

* Yemen borders Saudi Arabia, Oman, the Arabian Sea, and The Red Sea on the tip of the Arabian Peninsula.

* Capital: Sana'a

* Language: Arabic

* Society: Conservative Muslim

Famous For;

* The city of Old Sana'a is a UNESCO Heritage Site and contains the oldest 'skyscrapers', otherwise known as Tower Houses, in the world.

* The hospitality of the people.

* The port of Aden was formerly a British Protectorate.

Notorious For;

* Terrorist attack on the American warship SS Cole.

* Numerous kidnappings over the years.

* Six Spanish tourists were killed by a car bomb earlier this year.

* A Western company plane came under fire earlier this year.

* Rebel attacks in the north.

* Some areas of the country off-limits to visitors and most outside Sana'a require police permission to travel to.

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(will hopefully build a few tips as I go along ...)

Last visit to Yemen: Oct 2006
Intro Updated Nov 20, 2007
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Reviews (14)

Zabid and the Tihama Coastal Plains - Yemen

Zabid and the Tihama Coastal Plains Things to Do (7)

5/10 Moving south Zabid is a little inland from the Red Sea coast and a little hot. If you come here in summer you'll... more travel advice

Al-Hudayda and the Tihama Coastal Plains - Yemen

Al-Hudayda and the Tihama Coastal Plains Things to Do (7)

3/10 If you've been in Yemen a while and crave a little sand and sea you might be yearning to reach Al-Hudayda, due... more travel advice

Al-Hajjara and the Huraz Mountains - Yemen

Al-Hajjara and the Huraz Mountains Things to Do (7)

10/10 Al-Hujjara is an extraordinary village clinging precariously to the mountain top and set among some of the best... more travel advice

Manakha and the Huraz Mountains Things to Do (7)

7/10 West of Sana'a you climb into the stunning Manakha Mountains. The town itself, perched high on a ridge has great... more travel advice

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Comments (9)

mircaskirca Jun 15, 2011 at 9:31 AM Report Abuse

Would very much like to visit Yemen, but unfortunately, I'll have to wait until its political situation stabilizes a bit. Thanks Chris for your insight! Sana'a, Wasi Dhahr and Al Hajjara, they all seem well worth visiting. And I'm dying to visit Socotra.
BruceDunning Oct 9, 2010 at 3:18 PM Report Abuse

You presented a very interesting history of the country and its traditions and sites for visitors. Thanks for the tour.
DAO Dec 21, 2009 at 3:22 PM Report Abuse

This is an absolute photo op of a county complete with super-friendly locals isn't. I love Yemen!
BillNJ Aug 24, 2009 at 4:23 AM Report Abuse

Very good tips and photos! It sure doesn't look like Yemen will be a major tourist center anytime soon, but it looks interesting and unique.
SLLiew Jul 31, 2009 at 1:16 PM Report Abuse

Incredible natural and human landscape. Thanks for sharing.
sourbugger Mar 17, 2008 at 2:33 PM Report Abuse

incredible stuff. looks completely untouched. when yemen calms down a bit, it will have a great future in the tourist industry, i'm sure.
Acirfa Jan 28, 2008 at 11:58 PM Report Abuse

Ah I now note you lived here, wonderful experience. Again enjoyed reading about this country tremendously.
grets Nov 9, 2007 at 7:51 AM Report Abuse

Can't wait to see it for myself.....
ATLC Nov 6, 2007 at 8:29 PM Report Abuse

Before I continute... what a wonderful photo!