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Yemen ( Arabic : ٱلْيَمَن) is a country in the southern Arabian Peninsula of the Middle East . Although it is rich in history and culture, being part of several civilizations, the country has been in a state of flux since the 1980s. It is one of the least developed and poorest countries in the world.
However, under less extreme circumstances, this vast country has a lot to offer to the adventurous, thrill-seeking traveller, from desert to mountains. Yemen is a difficult country to get around, but the rewards for the persistent visitor are unforgettable.
Yemenis are very friendly and open, and tourists might find themselves being treated as celebrities here; in fact, they might be showered with a lot of hospitality and care, even if they unintentionally make a few cultural blunders.
Yemen has long existed at the crossroads of cultures, linked to some of the oldest centres of civilization in the Near East by virtue of its location in South Arabia. Between the 12th century BCE and the 6th century, it was part of the Minaean, Sabaean, Hadhramaut, Qataban, Ausan and Himyarite kingdoms, which controlled the lucrative spice trade, and later came under Ethiopian and Persian rule. In the 6th century, the Himyarite king Abu-Karib Assad converted to Judaism. In the 7th century, Islamic caliphs began to exert control over the area. After this caliphate broke up, South Arabia came under the control of many dynasties who ruled part, or often all of South Arabia. Imams of Persian origin ruled Yemen intermittently for 160 years, establishing a theocratic political structure that survived until modern times.
Egyptian Sunni caliphs occupied much of Yemen throughout the 11th century. By the 16th century and again in the 19th century, Yemen was part of the Ottoman Empire, and in some periods Imams exerted control over all of Yemen.
The modern history of south Arabia and Yemen began in 1918 when Yemen gained independence from the Ottoman Empire. Between 1918 and 1962, Yemen was a monarchy ruled by the Hamidaddin family. North Yemen then became a republic in 1962, but it was not until 1967 that the British Empire, which had set up a protective area around the South Arabia port of Aden in the 19th century, withdrew from what became South Yemen. In 1970, the southern government adopted a nominally Communist governmental system. The two countries were united as the Republic of Yemen on 22 May 1990.
Unification did not lead to peace, however. The USS Cole, a visiting U.S. Navy ship, was attacked by Al Qaeda in 2000 while on a fuel stop in Aden. Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has since grown stronger in the country, and the U.S. has responded by striking targets in Yemen repeatedly with drone-fired missiles. The government of longtime dictator, Ali Abdullah Saleh, fell amid dramatic protests associated with the Arab Spring in 2012, but his successor, former Vice President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi, hardly rushed to institute the reforms demanded by the demonstrators and was overthrown by the militia of the Shi'a Houthis, who took over the government outright in February 2015. Sunni Arab governments, especially that of Saudi Arabia, were close to Saleh and Hadi and oppose Shi'a rule in this Arabian country. They have supported a coalition of Sunni Islamists called Al-Islah in a civil war against the Houthi forces, and have led a brutal bombing campaign that has damaged the country's infrastructure to the extent that the December 14, 2014 U.S. State Department travel warning states that:
Mostly desert; hot and humid along west coast; temperate in western mountains affected by seasonal monsoon; extraordinarily hot, dry, harsh desert in east. The weather can be chilly in areas where the elevation is high. Sana'a for example is at an elevation of over 2,195 m (7,200 ft). During the winter months, the temperatures can fall to freezing point during the night.
Narrow coastal plain backed by flat-topped hills and rugged mountains; dissected upland desert plains in the centre slope into the desert interior of the Arabian Peninsula. The interior of Yemen is a highland dissected by valleys. Yemen can be divided into five regions:
Coastal Plain: The Tihamah coastal plain is a low-lying flat plain that has areas with very fertile soil from the streams from the mountains emptying into it. Some of the hottest places on Earth are in Tihamah. Most of its towns are coastal because the salty sea air can lessen the effect of the heat.
Western Highlands: The coastal plain ends abruptly at the western mountains, where monsoon rains coming from Africa gain strength across the Red Sea and the clouds coming in get tangled by the jagged peaks of the Western mountains and precipitate all of whatever the clouds hold. Some areas in the western highlands, notably Ibb and Ta'izz, get rainfall similar to rainforests, supporting fertile land great for coffee, qat, wheat and sorghum. Mountains here are known to have lengthy ascents; most mountains pop out of land 600 m (2,000 ft) above sea level to 2,135-3,050 m (7,000-10,000 ft) peaks. Notable peaks include Jabal Sumarah, Jabal Ba'dan, Jabal Sabir, and Jabal Ad Dukayik, all about 3,000 m (10,000 ft) high.
Central Highlands: This is more of a plateau with rolling hills atop it, for the mountains are less jagged and get less precipitation because most of it is released onto the Western Highlands. Some of the highest mountains of the Arabian Peninsula can be found here, including the legendary Jabal an Nabi Shu'ayb near the capital Sana'a, at about 3,660 m (12,000 ft) above sea level. Some areas in the central highlands have extremely fertile soil, like in Dhamar, and temperature in the central highlands are extreme also. Diurnal temperatures are the highest in the world, with daytime highs of around 80°F while during the night they can dip to below freezing. Most of the central highlands, other than the mountains, is above 2,000-2,440 m (7,000-8,000 ft) high.
Central Plateau: As a gradual descent from the central highlands begins, it eventually levels off at a 915-1,525 m (3,000-5,000 ft) plateau that is bisected by valleys and wadis, or streams. This terrain is not as rough as the central or western highlands, but vegetation is only possible in the valleys or near wadis, for they provide a lot of irrigation water from precipitation that only occurs in the remote areas. Flash floods are very common. This extends from Shabwah though Hadhramaut and Al Mahra, continuing into Dhofar in Oman, which also revered by many Yemenis as part of Greater Yemen, not to mention also Najran, Jizan, and Asir in Saudi Arabia.
Desert: Rub Al-Khali, aka the Empty Quarter, the most treacherous desert in the world, and also the largest expanse of sand in the world, is in northeastern Yemen, southeastern Saudi Arabia, and northwestern Oman. It receives no rain at all for periods of years, and little to no vegetation exists. Temperature can reach 61°C (142°F)
You might think that Yemen is one of the more ethnically homogeneous countries in the Middle East, if all you knew was that nearly 100% of the population identify themselves as Arab . However, many Yemenis have strong regional, sectarian and tribal identities, and political differences also run deep, giving rise to an often contentious and sometimes violent diversity.
Visa regulations change quite regularly, and an embassy should be contacted to make certain that the relevant documentation is obtained (it is recommended also to ask one of the licensed tour operators in Sana'a). Citizens of most countries (with the possible exception of Gulf Co-operation Council members) must obtain visas in advance. Most visas are valid for 30 days from the date of issue (3 months for European Union, but sometimes it depends on the mood of the official dealing with you). If you have a local contact to help you push the paperwork through, this can increase your chance of getting the visa. Another way of getting visa is via one of the licensed tour operators, as they are allowed to prepare pre-visa paper in the Ministry of Foreign affairs for their clients. Such pre-visa paper is valid for 30 days from the day of issue and upon this a real visa is issued at the Sana'a airport.
As of 2023, most flights to Yemen are suspended. Yemenia runs a skeleton service based in Aden with flights from Amman , Cairo and Riyadh . There are also flights into Say'un as of 2023 from Aden and Cairo. As of July 2024, Sanaa Airport has flights from Amman, Mumbai , and Cairo. Other airports are either closed permanently or operate only infrequently.
There are no trains to or within Yemen.
It is possible to cross the Omani-Yemeni border in a car, although the border posts are often difficult to negotiate. Crossing from Saudi Arabia in a car is substantially more difficult, as regulations for getting a car into Saudi are very intricate.
Some buses operating throughout the Arabian peninsula connect to Yemen. The buses are mostly air-conditioned and comfortable, although the fleet sometimes contains old buses which may not be very comfortable to be on for several hour trips. Arriving from Oman can be difficult, especially if you're trying to get to Sana'a . There are buses from Salalah to Sayu'n in Wadi Hadramawt and Al Mukalla on the Indian Ocean, but tourists (especially from non-Arab countries) are not allowed to use public transport on roads linking the East and the West of Yemen: Al Mukalla - Aden and Say'un - Sana'a . The tourist have to take a plane in order to come from the west to the eastern part of the country.
There are passenger ferries from Djibouti. They are pretty cheap, but not very comfortable.
Supposedly, people have hitchhiked on a cement ship to Socotra from Salalah that leaves once a week and takes 4 days. However, it is often delayed.
Yemen is not an easy country to get around, since foreign nationals need travel permits and, in some regions, independent travel is not possible. There is a lack of road infrastructure in the eastern Mahra region, while all other Yemeni regions have hundreds of kilometres of newly built roads. If you are an intrepid traveller, the local transport (taxis, buses, aircraft) is perfect to get around on the cheap. More expensive, but more efficient travel is to book your tour via one of the registered tour operators, that are found on the Yemen Ministry of Tourism webpage [ dead link ] . Be aware that there are many non-registered tour operators in Yemen offering lower quality services, providing non-relevant information and many times tourists do not get all the paid services. In case of any problem, the Ministry of tourism will not be able to help you if you choose to travel with a non-registered tour operator or services provider.
For trips outside the capital, many travellers prefer a car (preferably 4WD) and may choose to hire a driver through a local travel agency. More intrepid travellers should certainly take advantage of the local intracity bus service, which is cheap, comfortable, and a wonderful way to see the country. The buses usually take a pit stop every hour or so, making this a slower but much more interesting way to travel for those who are up for an adventure and some friendly conversation. The biggest company in Yemen is Yemitco, their offices can be found in major cities.
Additionally, all travel outside the capital will require a travel permit ( tasriih ) from the tourist police; their station is 30m up the canal from the Arabian Felix Hotel. You need your passport, list of destinations and how long you are going to stay outside the capital. No photos required, however bring a photocopy of your visa and the picture page in your passport, as the photocopier there often doesn't work. This takes about 15 minutes. Office is closed from noon to (let's say) 14:00. Then you take many photocopies of the tasriih which you hand over at military checkpoints along the way. This may seem inconvenient, however it is designed to prevent travellers unwittingly venturing into areas of tribal unrest—and vice versa. Some areas of the country are off-limits to travel without military escorts, and still other areas are totally off-limits to travel. While the concept of staying informed about local conditions in your intended destinations is an overused one, in Yemen it is essential, as failure to do so may result in kidnappings or worse. No tasriih is checked if you fly to main cities in Yemen, like Aden, Al-hudaida etc.
The usual Middle Eastern shared taxi system exists in Yemen. In every city and often in towns there is at least one shared taxi ( bijou , from Peugeot) station, from where cars go to different destinations. Just ask anyone for your destination and they will point you to a car going there. The driver will not depart until all seats are completely full, which means 2 people in the passenger's seat, four in the middle and three in the back in a standard Peugeot almost invariably used for this purpose. If you want to travel in more comfort, you can pay for two seats or for the whole row. If you're a woman travelling alone you might be offered two seats in front for the price of one, but often you'll be asked to pay for both.
The official language of Yemen is Arabic .
Yemeni Arabic , the local vernacular, is spoken natively by almost everyone. The dialect is perhaps the toughest Arabic dialect to learn; Yemeni Arabic borrows many features from Classical Arabic, i.e., the variant of Arabic used to write the Qu'ran. It is not unusual for a visitor to be told that their Arabic is not "Yemeni" or "Yemeni enough". Don't be discouraged by this; most Yemenis will appreciate your efforts!
If you don't know the local dialect, do not despair; all Yemeni people learn Modern Standard Arabic at school, so you should have no problems communicating in major cities like Aden or Sana'a .
English is gradually becoming more and more popular, but most Yemenis have little to no knowledge of the language, which is why you will most likely be spoken to in Arabic. If you don't know any Arabic, don't panic! Yemenis are open communicators, and you can get your point across by hand-waving, making noises, and using a variety of gestures.
Sana'a: Babel Yemen (old city), Wadi Dhar (Dar al-Hadschar Palace—also known as the rock house). Sana'a is at over 2,200 metres (7,200 feet) in elevation. The old city is a mystical and amazing place and also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The streets are alive and bustling around gingerbead-like houses several stories high, one of the oldest cities in the world.
Socotra: Off the south coast of Yemen—an idyllic island untouched by modern man and home to many rare species and plants. The seas are turquoise blue and the sands white and unspoiled. One of the most valuable islands on the planet, often described as the most alien-looking place on Earth. Its beaches resemble those of the Caribbean and its mountains and Yemeni mountains covered in 300 species only found in Socotra. A must-see.
Kawkaban: An old fortress-city northwest of Sana'a 3,000 m (10,000 feet) high, with elegant old buildings an artefacts from the old Himyar civilization 2,000 years ago. Himyaric inscriptions can be seen and so can old Stars of David from the old Jewish roots of Himyar. Below the mountain is a magnificent view of a plain dotted by old towns made of mud-brick.
Sa'dah: The northernmost major town in Yemen, with its old city made entirely out of strong mud that keeps internal temperature warm during the bitter winter. Its surroundings are known for its delicious grapes, raisins, date palms, and other fruits.
Al Mahweet: A northwest town from Sana'a, Al Mahweet is a beautiful and magnificent town atop a mountain where the green scenery and outstanding architectural example of Yemen are at its best. It is part of the western highlands, an area where rain can be extensive and clouds can always be seen below the mountains during the summer.
Bura': A protected area in Yemen in Al Hudaydah governate, this place is a 2,200 m (7,200 foot) mountain covered by a natural forests resembling one of the rainforests of Africa. There are many flora and fauna varieties in Bura' located only in Yemen and its historic boundaries (Najran, Jizan, Asir, Dhofar, & ar Rub' al Khali). It is one of the most beautiful places in Yemen.
Manakhah: A large old town on a peak 2,700 m (9,000 feet) high known for its daring location and beautiful scenery. This town is a good example of life in medieval Yemen.
Ma'rib: The capital of the Sabaean Kingdom, built about 3,000 years ago, with its famous Ma'rib dam, one of the engineering wonders of the world. It was said that thousands of years ago the magnificent dam helped create some of the greenest areas in the world, a notion also supported by historical texts like the Qur'an. The Queen of Sheba is known to have had her kingdom here and artifacts and temples from her reign are still preserved and present.
Ibb: The green heartland of Yemen, with annual rainfall at about 1200 mm per year. It sits in 3300-m high (10,000 foot) mountains. The city of Ibb, however, is in the valley, but waterfalls are known to be present and beautiful. The historic town of Jiblah is near Ibb city. And with the freshest climate on the whole peninsula, there is no wonder why it is referred to as the Green Heart of Yemen.
Al Khawkhah: At one of the hottest places on earth, you need a beach, and at Al Khawkhah, it has one of the best beaches in Yemen. The shore is long and back by fields of palm trees and a small pleasant town. The Red Sea is relatively calm and cool, great for an area where summer temperatures are commonly over 48°C.
Ta'izz: The cultural capital of Yemen, which is the most liberal and the friendliest city in the country. It has been the capital of Yemen when the last Imam was in power and is a medieval city. Towering above Ta'izz is the 3,000 m (10,000 foot) Jabal Sabir, which is known all around Yemen for its dazzling ascent and view from the top. This mountain is very fertile and is home to tens of thousands of people living on and around the mountain.
Shibam: Commonly referred to as the Manhattan of the Desert, this town located in Wadi Hadhramaut has the first skyscrapers of the world. Hundreds of adobe homes ranging from 5-11 storeys high are boxed into a walled area that is simply marvellous. The tops are painted with gypsum, a mineral commonly found in Yemen. Some of the buildings are over 700 years old.
Tarim and Say'un: These nearby towns are made almost entirely of adobe. The towns are well organized and elegant, with famous palaces and mosques in each city.
Al Mukalla: Perhaps the most developed-looking city in Yemen, Al Mukalla is the jewel of the Arabian Sea. Around it around beautiful beaches, however, the best in Yemen is known to be at Bir Ali, which is a lengthy 100 km drive, though well worth it.
Hauf National Park: The only natural forest in the Arabian Peninsula because it is affected by the seasonal monsoon rains that also affects India. Mountains and Hills are layered with a cap of green for mile with wild life similar to one of a rain forests, this forest also extends to the Omani side of the border, from Qishn, Yemen to Salalah, Oman.
Although the accommodation might not be the best, the country holds so many treasures that appeal to any open-minded visitor. The sights are amazing, the people are friendly, their culture is unique, and their food is tasty. Take trips with a personal driver through the mountains to see natural beauty found nowhere else on the planet. See the historical role Yemen played as it survived even during the times of the Sumerians and the Ancient Egyptians, and how no one was able to completely conquer Yemen. And enjoy what the country provides, like gemstones literally littered throughout the mountains, precious beaches, and historical artifacts from this multi-faced nation.
The currency of the country is the Yemeni rial ( YER or ﷼ ). Banknotes circulate in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 250, 500 and 1000 rials, and you are also likely to come across 10 and 20 coins.
The rial is freely convertible and subject to frequent fluctuations.
Almost everywhere you look, you will have the chance to buy the curved dagger (jambiya) worn by local men. This purchase can be simply of the dagger and its accompanying sheath, however handmade belts and silver pouches are also for sale. When purchasing a jambiya, remember that it classed as a weapon for customs purposes. Traditionally, handles were made of animal horn or even ivory. While it is doubtful that the handles sold today as being made from either of these products are the real thing, a wooden or amber handle may be a better option. Cheaper options are pendants and brooches commonly available in the shape of the knife and its sheath.
Necklaces and jewellery are also common souvenirs, and many of these are made of the semi-precious stones the souvenir sellers claim. Nevertheless, a healthy grain of salt taken a necklace is made of lapis lazuli or other precious stone.
Bargaining , even with village children, is expected and worthwhile. If you are with local guides, a common approach is to have them ask for the "Yemeni price", however any bargaining on the part of the tourist will result in discounts.
In tourist sites, there will be souvenir-sellers everywhere you look. In some mountain villages, such as Kawkaban , their technique involves almost trapping the tourists with wheelbarrows full of souvenirs. There is an art form to firmly turning down the goods on offer, even when the seller is a young boy or girl in desperately poor circumstances.
The rial is subject to high inflation. As a result, many prices, particularly those quoted to light-skinned visitors, will be given in euros or US dollars. Any of these three currencies will be accepted by the seller, so ask for the cost in whichever currency you are carrying at the time. Discounts for paying in one currency or the other are not high enough to warrant only paying in local money, but you may be lucky.
Yemeni cuisine differs markedly from the rest of the Arabian Peninsula, and is a real highlight of any trip to the country—particularly if shared by locals (which is an invitation most visitors will receive more often than they might expect).
The signature dish is salta , a meat-based stew spiced with fenugreek and generally served at the end of the main course. The taste may take newcomers by surprise, but it is a taste well worth acquiring.
Mandi is a popular dish of meat and rice with spices originating in the Hadhramaut region. What distinguishes mandi from other similar dishes in the rest of the Middle East and South Asia is that the meat is cooked in a clay oven and hung over the rice, allowing the juices to drip onto the rice as it is cooked.
Yemeni honey is particularly famous throughout the region, and most desserts will feature a liberal serving of it. Bint al-sahn is a sort of flat dough dish which is drenched in honey. Other sweet foods well worth the trying are Yemeni raisins.
While not a "food" per se, something else to put in one's mouth is the qat leaf. This is the Yemeni social drug and is chewed by almost all of the population from after lunch until roughly dinnertime. The plant is cultivated all over the country, and most Yemenis are more than happy to offer visitors a branch or two. Chewing qat is something of an art, but the general idea is to chew the small, soft leaves, the soft branches (but not hard ones) and to build up a large ball of the stuff in a cheek. The ability to chew ever-increasing balls of qat is something of a mark of pride among Yemenis, and the sight of men and boys walking down the street in the afternoon with bulging cheeks is one the visitor will soon get used to. Qat acts as a mild stimulant, and it also has something of an appetite-suppressant function, which may explain why there are so few overweight Yemenis in spite of the nature of their cuisine. Insomnia is another side effect. Qat is associated with mouth and esophageal cancers, so partake carefully.
Yemen is officially a dry country; however, non-Muslims are entitled to bring up to two bottles of any alcoholic beverage into the country. These may be drunk only on private property, but venturing outside while under the influence is not a wise decision.
Many juices and soft drinks are readily available, but you should avoid more scruffy-looking juice shops as they might be using tap water as base. Many Yemenis will drink tea (shay) or coffee (qahwa or bun) with their meals. Yemeni coffee is considerably weaker than the strong Turkish coffee found elsewhere in peninsular Arabia.
Tap water should be avoided. This is comparatively easy to do, as bottled water—both chilled and at room temperature—is readily available everywhere.
Outside of the capital and the major centres ( Sana'a , Aden and al-Mukalla ), accommodation tends to be rather basic and generally of the mattress-on-the-floor variety, generally with shared shower rooms and WCs. Most larger villages will have at least one funduq , which will provide this sort of accommodation. The places tend to be named the [Name of Village] Tourist Hotel. Electricity supplies tend to be a little erratic, so hot water cannot always be counted on.
Funduq accommodation is not rated on the star scale used in other countries, but rather on the Yemeni "sheet" scale, with "no-sheet" being the most basic and "two-sheet" the top of the line. Some other hotels, mostly in Sana'a, go by the star scale, most notably the Movenpick, Sheraton, and the Hilton. This does not mean that in a "no-sheet" funduq one will not receive a sheet, although in some places it may be worthwhile to bring one! Most funduqs will offer some food, almost invariably local cuisine, and the better ones will serve it in a diwan -style room, where one can eat while reclining on cushions. In some funduqs, dinner will be followed by a "party", featuring performances of traditional music and jambiya dances—sometimes with audience participation.
Particularly in Sana'a, there are institutes offering instruction in Arabic. The advantages of learning the language in Yemen are that the dialect spoken is often quite close to Classical Arabic, and also that languages other than Arabic are much less commonly spoken than they are in nearby countries. However, the one important exception to this rule is the Old Sana'a dialect, which is difficult to understand even for Arabs from other countries, and becoming completely incomprehensible when combined with a big ball of qat in the speaker's cheek.
Yemen is one of the poorest countries in the world. The main reason for the lack of wealth: Yemen has paltry deposits of oil compared to its oil-rich neighbours.
Most of the following applied before the ongoing civil war:
Yemen is at war, under international attack, and is heavily damaged; see the warning at the top of this page. In addition, there have been problems with terrorism and kidnappings of people including foreigners.
Once it is possible to visit Yemen again, the following will again become relevant:
Health care facilities are seriously underdeveloped in Yemen. If you fall seriously ill during your stay, it is advised that you go to neighbouring Oman or Saudi Arabia .
The country in the midst of a cholera outbreak. Wash your hands often, cook food well, and clean up well. For more information on how to stay safe, you may view more information here .
Tap water should be avoided . To stay safe, it is recommended to stick to the bottled variety.
The country is exceptionally dusty . Travelers with breathing difficulties (such as asthma) may encounter problems in more remote destinations.
The dry air (especially from September 'til April) can be bothersome, causing cracked lips and sometimes nosebleeds. Always carry a Vaseline stick with you, available in most pharmacies in Yemen, and a packet of tissues.
Particularly when hiking , remember that much of the country is at altitude. Therefore, as well as taking the usual steps of drinking plenty of water and protection from the sun (which can be very harsh in Yemen), be aware of any dizziness you may be experiencing due to rapid ascents. Many of the more popular hiking routes are covered in loose stones, so be careful of your footing. Some peak ascents can be at a near 70-80 degree angle, so any fall will be devastating. Be prepared with bandages and/or anti-bacterial creams just in case you get a cut, which is normal during hiking.
Malaria is present in low-lying areas along the Red Sea.
Rabid dogs are common in Yemen. If you are bitten by a rabid animal, there is little to no chance that you will be able to receive a rabies vaccination, and you will likely die if you are infected with rabies. Preventative vaccination for rabies prior to arrival is recommended.
Yemenis, North Africans , and Arabs in the Gulf share a common culture; therefore, what is considered good manners in Arab world is applicable to Yemen.
There are some things which will be met with disapproval and you should avoid doing the following during your stay in the country.
Islam is the state religion of Yemen and it plays an important role in the lives of every Yemeni. As is the case throughout the Arab world, religion is a delicate topic of discussion . Always approach religious discussions with sensitivity and respect.
In addition, be prepared to be asked for pens (qalam, galam) for the local schools, and also sweets (bonbon). In the former case, if you have one to spare you may wish to consider it. In the latter, resist the urge to give a handout as it will create an expectation for the next foreigner to arrive. It should go without saying that you shouldn't give money ("fulus!" "bizniz!") to children. Donate to local charities instead.
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Yemen - level 4: do not travel.
Updated to reflect additional information on terrorism and security.
Do not travel to Yemen due to terrorism, civil unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict, and landmines .
Country Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Sana’a suspended its operations in February 2015. The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Yemen.
The Department of State has designated Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group. Other terrorist groups, including Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and Islamic State affiliates, continue to plot and conduct attacks in Yemen – most notably in al-Bayda, Abyan, and Shabwah governorates. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting public sites, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. Additionally, there is a continuing threat of kidnapping/detention by terrorists, criminal elements, and/or non-government actors. Employees of foreign organizations may be targeted for attack or kidnapping.
A civil war continues in Yemen. While reduced overall levels of violence continue following the April 2022 truce, instability, and ongoing threats of armed conflict, particularly along the frontlines in central Yemen, remain at a severe level. Due to the ongoing civil unrest and weak government institutions, travelers should not rely on significant assistance from local authorities. Foreign nationals are frequently the target of kidnapping and carjacking, particularly when traveling outside of urban areas.
Military conflict has caused destruction of basic infrastructure, housing, medical facilities, schools, and power and water utilities. This destruction limits the availability of electricity, clean water, and medical care in affected areas. It also often hampers the ability of humanitarian organizations to deliver critically needed food, medicine, and water. Landmines exist throughout Yemen.
Widespread violent crime and/or organized crime are present in Yemen. Local law enforcement may have limited or no ability or willingness to respond to serious crimes.
As a result of the deterioration of health services, Yemen is experiencing the re-emergence of infectious diseases, such as cholera, polio, and measles. There is a limited availability of medicine and medical supplies, and adequate medical treatment is unavailable.
There is a very high risk of kidnapping and detention of U.S. citizens in Yemen, particularly dual U.S.-Yemeni citizens. U.S. citizens, particularly young people, are also at risk of kidnapping for purposes of forced marriage, sometimes involving force, fraud, or coercion by family members in the United States and/or Yemen. The Houthis, who control Sana’a, have detained U.S. citizens, including dual U.S.-Yemeni citizens. U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, have faced difficulty – including lengthy delays – when attempting to depart Yemen.
Commercial flights have departed from Aden and Sana’a to multiple destinations in the region. Contact airlines and travel companies directly for the most current information on flights departing Yemen.
Companies outside of Yemen have misrepresented the security situation on the Yemeni island of Socotra. They offer tourist visits, including by facilitating unofficial and invalid "visas." Only the sovereign Republic of Yemen government can issue valid Yemeni visas. Companies that arrange such visits are putting tourists in danger, including legal jeopardy. While security conditions may be less volatile than on the mainland, the U.S. government has no presence and no way to assist U.S. citizens who travel there. U.S. citizens should not travel to Socotra or any other part of Yemen.
Due to risks to civil aviation operating within or in the vicinity of Yemen, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR). For more information U.S. citizens should consult the Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices .
Due to risks to commercial shipping operating within or in the vicinity of Yemen territorial waters, the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a Maritime Advisory. For more information U.S. citizens should consult the Maritime Administration’s Maritime Security Communications with Industry (MSCI) .
Additionally, the Commandant of the Coast Guard has determined that effective anti-terrorism measures are not in place in Yemen’s ports and has imposed conditions of entry on vessels that arrive in U.S. ports having visited ports in Yemen. Mariners and passengers traveling through the ports of Yemen should exercise caution.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Yemen.
If, despite this Travel Advisory, you decide to travel to Yemen:
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The U.S. Embassy in Sana’a suspended operations on February 11, 2015, and therefore cannot provide protection or consular services to U.S. citizens in Yemen. The U.S. government has extremely limited capabilities to assist U.S. citizens in Yemen.
The U.S. Department of State strongly recommends that U.S. citizens avoid travel to Yemen due to the very high risk of kidnapping and detention. U.S. citizens in Yemen are strongly recommended to depart the country. U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, have faced difficulty – including lengthy delays – when attempting to depart Yemen. More information can be found in our Yemen Travel Advisory.
Please direct inquiries regarding U.S. citizens in Yemen to [email protected] . Callers in the U.S. and Canada may dial the toll free number 1-888-407-4747. Callers outside the United States and Canada may dial 1-202-501-4444.
See the Department of State’s website www.state.gov for information on U.S.-Yemen relations.
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the high security threat level in Yemen due to terrorist activities, kidnappings, civil unrest, and landmines. The Department urges U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Yemen and urges U.S. citizens currently living in Yemen to depart.
All visitors to Yemen are required to obtain a visa prior to travel to Yemen. U.S. citizens typically are issued visas that are valid for 30 days. At the time of publication, the Embassy of Yemen in Washington, D.C. is not issuing tourist visas. For the most current and complete visa information, visit the Embassy of Yemen's website or call the Embassy of Yemen in Washington, D.C. at (202) 965-4760 ext. 2.
Find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction , and customs regulations on our websites.
If you are in Yemen and have questions about your federal benefits, please contact [email protected] .
Terrorism: Terrorist groups and those inspired by such organizations are intent on attacking U.S. citizens abroad. Terrorists are increasingly using less sophisticated methods of attack – including knives, firearms, and vehicles – to more effectively target crowds. Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:
For more information, see our Terrorism page.
Since the beginning of the current conflict in September 2014, the Houthis, who control Sana’a, have detained U.S. citizens, including dual Yemeni-American citizens. Reports indicate that U.S. citizens are targeted by virtue of their citizenship, regardless of the amount of time they have spent in Yemen, their established connections with rebel groups, or their connections with local businesses or humanitarian organizations aimed at providing relief to those in need. During their detentions, which in some cases have lasted years, U.S. citizens have not been allowed contact with their families or visits by U.S. consular personnel or international humanitarian organizations. The U.S. government is severely limited in what assistance it can directly provide to U.S. citizens in detention. There has been no U.S. government diplomatic presence in Yemen since the Houthi takeover of Sana’a.
In addition to the threat of detention by rebel groups, both the ongoing conflict and heightened terrorist activity, including kidnappings for ransom, present a threat to U.S. citizens in Yemen. In March 2015, a Saudi-led coalition initiated an air campaign in support of the exiled Yemeni government. Violence, armed conflict, and artillery shelling persist in areas throughout the country. While truce agreements may reduce overall levels of violence, instability and ongoing threats in Yemen remain at a severe level.
Vessels in the region of the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb, and the Gulf of Aden, should operate under a heightened state of alert as increasing tensions in the region escalate the potential for direct or collateral damage to vessels transiting the area. These threats may come from a variety of different sources such as missiles, projectiles, or waterborne improvised explosive devices. Piracy in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Indian Ocean remains a security threat to maritime activities in the region. In recent years, there have been hundreds of documented pirate attacks in Yemeni territorial waters in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. The United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) has also advised that elevated regional tensions have increased the risk of maritime attacks being conducted by extremists to vessels operating in the Gulf of Oman, North Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and the Bab al-Mandeb regions.
MARAD recommends vessels at anchor, operating in restricted maneuvering environments, or at slow speeds should be especially vigilant and report suspicious activity. U.S. flag vessels that observe suspicious activity in the area are advised to report such suspicious activity or any hostile or potentially hostile action to COMUSNAVCENT battlewatch captain at phone number 011-973-1785-3879. All suspicious activities and events are also to be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802, 202-267-2675, or TDD 202-267-4477. For further information, see the Department of State’s International Maritime Piracy Fact Sheet and the United States Maritime Administration ( MARAD ) advisory on vessels transiting high risk waters.
Other potential hazards to overland travelers include landmines and unexploded ordnance. This is of particular concern in the six southern provinces and in the northern highlands.
Please note that the local equivalent to the “911” emergency line in Yemen is 199, but operators do not speak English.
Crime : Due to the ongoing civil unrest and weak government institutions, travelers should not rely on significant assistance from local authorities. Foreigners are frequently the target of kidnapping and carjacking, particularly when traveling outside of urban areas.
International Financial Scams: See the Department of State and the FBI pages for information.
Victims of Crime : The U.S. government is extremely limited to the consular assistance it can provide in Yemen. Report crimes to the local police at 199. As there is no U.S. Embassy in Yemen at this time, you should coordinate with a U.S. embassy or consulate in a neighboring country for services.
See our webpage on help for U.S. victims of crime overseas .
Domestic Violence: The law in Yemen protects against domestic violence under general prohibitions of violence, but authorities do not enforce this provision effectively. The law criminalizes rape, but not spousal rape. Authorities may prosecute rape survivors on charges of fornication if the perpetrator is not charged with rape. According to law, without the perpetrator’s confession, the rape survivor must provide four male witnesses to the crime.
The law allows leniency for persons found guilty of committing an “honor” killing or violently assaulting or killing a woman for perceived “immodest” or “defiant” behavior. The law does not address other types of gender-based abuse, such as forced isolation, imprisonment, and early and forced marriage.
See section 6 of our Human Rights Report for additional information.
As there is no U.S. Embassy in Yemen at this time, U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence should coordinate with a U.S. embassy or consulate in a neighboring country. The U.S. government is extremely limited to the consular assistance it can provide in Yemen.
Tourism : No formal tourism industry infrastructure is in place in Yemen on any level. Tourists are considered to be participating in activities at their own risk. Emergency response and subsequent appropriate medical treatment is not available in-country. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance. See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage .
Criminal Penalties: Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different than those in the United States. Regardless of your citizenship, you are subject to local laws while in Yemen. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Individuals establishing a business or practicing a profession that requires additional permits or licensing should seek information from the competent local authorities, prior to practicing or operating a business.
In Yemen, the law may be applied inconsistently, and foreign travelers may be taken in for questioning if they do not have their passport with them. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can land the driver immediately in jail. The criminal penalties in Yemen may be very different from what U.S. citizens are accustomed to in the United States.
Furthermore, some laws are also prosecutable in the United States, regardless of local law. For examples, see our website on crimes against minors abroad and the Department of Justice website.
Arrest Notification : The U.S. government is extremely limited to the consular assistance it can provide in Yemen. The U.S. Department of State has designated the U.S. Embassies in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Djibouti, Djibouti, and Cairo, Egypt, to handle American Citizens Services cases emanating out of Yemen. If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy in one of these locations immediately. See our webpage and notice to all U.S. citizens in Yemen for further information.
Special Circumstances : Photographing military installations, including airports, equipment, or troops is forbidden. Such photography has led to the arrest of U.S. citizens. Military sites are not always obvious. If in doubt, ask specific permission from Yemeni authorities.
U.S. citizens who travel to Yemen are subject to the jurisdiction of Yemeni courts, as well as to the country's laws, customs, and regulations. This holds true for all legal matters, including child custody and travel restrictions.
The US Embassy cannot intervene in custody matters, and parents must work through the local courts. Women in custody disputes in Yemen will not enjoy the same rights that they do in the United States, as Yemeni law often does not work in favor of the mother. U.S. custody orders might not be enforced in Yemen.
U.S. citizen girls and women who travel to Yemen are at risk of being forced into marriage and may be vulnerable to other forms of gender-based restrictions and violence, particularly in Houthi-controlled areas. U.S. citizen women who are married to Yemeni or Yemeni-American men should be aware that their children may not be able to depart if the children are brought to Yemen. In many instances, women must obtain permission from their husbands to obtain an exit visa. They also may not be able to take their children out of Yemen without the permission of the father, regardless of who has legal custody. U.S. divorce decrees may not be recognized in Yemen, especially if the marriage took place in Yemen. In some cases, U.S. citizen women who have married in Yemen and divorced in the United States have been prevented from departing Yemen by their ex-husbands.
Faith-Based Travelers: The law prohibits denunciation of Islam, conversion from Islam to another religion, and proselytizing directed at Muslims. Religious minorities face persecution, including detention, as a result of their religious beliefs, particularly in Houthi-controlled areas.
See the following webpages for details :
LGBTQI+ Travelers: Consensual same-sex sexual relations are criminalized in Yemen as is gender expression that does not conform with a person’s assigned sex at birth. Penalties include fines, jail time, or death.
See our LGBTQI Travel Information page and section 6 of our Human Rights report for further details.
Travelers with Disabilities: The law in Yemen prohibits discrimination against persons with physical, intellectual or mental disabilities, but the law is not enforced. Social acceptance of persons with disabilities in public is not as prevalent as in the United States. Expect accessibility to be limited in public transportation, lodging, communication/information, and general infrastructure.
Students: See our Students Abroad page and FBI travel tips .
Women Travelers: See our travel tips for Women Travelers .
Women face deeply entrenched discrimination. Women cannot marry without the permission of their male guardians; do not have equal rights in inheritance, divorce, or child custody; and have little legal protection. They experience discrimination in employment, credit, pay, owning or managing businesses, education, and housing. A male relative’s consent is often required before a woman can be admitted to a hospital.
Women traveling in areas under Houthi control may be required to be escorted by a male guardian who is a relative.
See Section 6 of our Human Rights Report and the Special Circumstances section above for more information.
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the high security threat level in Yemen due to terrorist activities, kidnappings, civil unrest, and landmines. The Department urges U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Yemen and urges U.S. citizens currently living in Yemen to depart.
All visitors to Yemen are required to obtain a visa prior to travel to Yemen. U.S. citizens typically are issued visas that are valid for 30 days. At the time of publication, the Embassy of Yemen in Washington, D.C. is not issuing tourist visas. For the most current and complete visa information, visit the Embassy of Yemen's website or call the Embassy of Yemen in Washington, D.C. at (202) 965-4760 ext. 2.
Road Conditions and Safety: Road conditions in Yemen differ significantly from those in the United States. Travel by road in Yemen is risky and often includes lengthy delays at checkpoints when traveling between cities. See our Road Safety page for more information. Visit the website of Yemen's national tourism office .
Aviation Safety Oversight: As there is no direct commercial air service to the United States by carriers registered in Yemen, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not assessed the government of Yemen’s Civil Aviation Authority for compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards. Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page .
Maritime Travel : The Commandant of the Coast Guard has determined that effective anti-terrorism measures are not in place in Yemen ports and has imposed conditions of entry on vessels that arrive in U.S. ports having visited ports in Yemen. Mariners and passengers on commercial vessels traveling through the ports of Yemen should exercise increased caution.
Mariners planning travel to Yemen should also check for U.S. maritime advisories and alerts .Information may also be posted to the U.S. Coast Guard homeport website , and the NGA broadcast warnings .
Review information about International Parental Child Abduction in Yemen . For additional IPCA-related information, please see the International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act ( ICAPRA ) report.
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Yemen is a country located on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Saudi Arabia and Oman.
Yemen is a country devastated by war and it has had a tumultuous history in the recent past with civil wars raging inside the country.
Though it is a country populated by extremely warm and friendly people and with a lot of things to offer culturally, naturally, and historically, it is still an extremely dangerous destination right now and visitors are discouraged from visiting.
What would be interesting for visitors, putting aside the current unfavorable political situation in Yemen, is the Sana’a – the old city, a mystical site, and at the same time a UNESCO World Heritage site.
You can visit and see a bunch of fairytale gingerbread-like houses situated in the streets that are alive with the sound of passers-by.
This is one of the oldest cities in the world.
If you’re a nature lover, the Socotra island is for you – this is a picturesque island untouched by modern man, and home to many unknown and rare species of the world, as well as plants.
Yemen is currently a very dangerous destination for potential travelers. Governments in several countries have even issued warnings against traveling to this country, for reasons such as terrorism, kidnappings and other types of violent crime. Visiting Yemen can end in you getting seriously hurt or killed.
The road transportation system in Yemen is extremely limited, with only a small percentage of roads paved. Taxis and public transportation are available but they are often in poor condition and lack safety precautions. Do not travel around Yemen unaccompanied under any circumstance.
Crime levels are high in Yemen and this goes for both petty and violent crime. Expect petty crimes like pickpocketing, bag snatching, camera snatching, and other forms of theft. Avoid crowded places, if you must leave your accommodation.
Floods and cyclones are Yemen's worst enemies when it comes to natural disasters. In 2015, the country's fifth-largest city, Mukalla was hit by severe flooding while thousands of people were left homeless.
Violent confrontations like muggings, armed robberies, and kidnappings are regular in Yemen so it is recommended that you take extra care on the streets of this country, avoid dark streets and deserted areas. Bear in mind that risks increase after dark.
Terrorists are very likely to try and carry out attacks in Yemen, and the biggest threat is coming to AQAP in a place where they have strong connections and in more isolated areas like Hadramawt and Shabwah. Remain vigilant at all times.
If you go to Yemen, scams are the least of your problems. However, there are scammers here too, and with them, the risk of you getting crossed over. Double-check your change, never pay anything upfront and negotiate everything in advance. Be very careful around ATMs and be wary of anyone trying to distract you.
Yemen is not a safe destination for women. Do not go alone anywhere, and keep in mind that it is best not to move around Yemen at all, except if you're in a car with windows rolled up.
Yemen is an extremely dangerous country, and unless you absolutely have a dire need and necessity to be here, do not venture to Yemen: there is a brutal war raging inside the country at the moment and anyone visiting it could end up injured or dead.
If you are already in Yemen, do everything you can to leave as soon as the opportunity presents itself.
The situation is so serious because the country is split between militants: one is a Shia militant group and the other Al-Qaeda.
Given that the country is divided between militants, you can only imagine the risks you can run into: terrorist attacks, abductions, tribal violence, and general lawlessness are only some of the threats in Yemen.
Statistically, it makes sense that those who are staying in the country for a while have a greater chance of being killed, but groups of tourists aren’t safe either as there are heightened risks of terrorist groups targeting tourists in groups by carrying out suicide bombings and armed ambushes in places frequented by tourists.
You are not safe even in the capital Sana’a, as the country’s law enforcement is generally unreliable.
Refrain from traveling to the San’aa region of northern Yemen, as there is a serious risk of violent civil unrest and political turmoil.
However, traveling to some of the eastern and southern parts of the country isn’t safe either as these are the places where Al-Qaeda is active.
These places are Ma’rib, Shabwah, Hadramaw in the east and Aden, Abyan, Al-Bayda’ in the south.
Most countries do need a visa in order to enter Yemen and if you need one, you will have to acquire one from one of the Yemeni diplomatic missions. If you are not sure about your visa status, visit www.doyouneedvisa.com which will let you know whether or not you need a visa based on your nationality and the country you want to visit.
Yemeni rial is the official currency in Yemen. ATMs exist in this country and you can use your credit cards but it is still recommended that you bring cash with you.
Yemen has subtropical dry, hot desert climate characterized by the lack of precipitation throughout the year, and by high temperatures during summer and a big difference between the maximum and minimum temperatures, particularly in the inland areas.
Sana'a International Airport is the busiest and the main international airport in Yemen. It is located in Sana'a, the capital of Yemen.
Just like anywhere else, we recommend getting travel insurance when traveling to Yemen, since it covers not only the costs of medical problems but also theft and loss of valuables.
Kill yourself, nothing here is true except for the war…. I am a tourist who went to Yemen just last month and I cam home loving the adventure, unlike you who never been there…. How could you say that the people are so good and heart-warming when you literally talk shit about them stealing and kidnaping you???? I am ignoring you and I will do the exact opposite and do my best to get back into the country because there is so much more I could see!! The capital city is very safe including Mukalla and Ibb, not saying that the country is safe, just saying that it is not lawless and that there are cops everywhere, but I am pretty damn sure the pickpocketing and robberies are in every country in the world. It is not that dangerous, I sometimes even walk at night alone and all I get is people wanting to take a picture with me. So get all this nonsense away and actually let someone who has been there explain the safety rating.
How safe is there right now i was going to go soon when they open up or is open now so i know
Thank you Elias. You are absolutely right, its totally safe to room around in all cities in Yemen. I am planning to go there once the travel ban is lifted. Maybe in Sep. I would love to accompany you. Let me know
That yemen is my good place i am sad because is bad
appropriate it
Hello brother IAM from India I want to visit yaman Aden city. this month anyone please help me To get visa
I’m scared that all of them are high.
Thank you Elias for sharing your experience, I would like to go and visit some of the islands associated with Yemen, maybe see you There: )
Hello I’m trying to go to YEMEN to be with my husband can USA citizen go there now in 2023 please get back with me
I think its spot on.As of 2020 it was ranked 4th most dangerous country in the world. People can be nice but that dosent mean that its a safe country. Especialy when you have an armed gang threatning to take over Saudi Arbias capital.
My is a Dr he’s in yemen he said that you don’t know when you are going to die someone sent a Rockets in the building next to them and the other Dr were kllled
I do know a doctor there who is scared to death because of the violence because of the war he wants out so bad. He told me he was there to save people but he didn’t think he could save himself. This gentleman is in the far east of Yemen. I know it’s different than other places but I don’t believe any of Yemen is safe.. God help all of the people there and please Lord bring our people home 🙏🙏🙏
This is factually incorrect. There aren’t kidnappings, natural disasters, suicide bombings. The militant groups aren’t two terror groups fighting each other, its much deeper than that. Please get your facts straight before spreading misinformation like this.
The media always exaggerates the situation in Yemen, there’s some trouble in some places between people but not like the way they portrayed it! I came back in January this year it was absolutely safe in Aden and I’m planning to go in December so please stop scare mongering 😔
Why are so many people claiming Yemen is safe?
The fact is, Because the know better than you do,
Have you been there to say its not? get views of people who actually been there!
Extremely dangerous just like any Muslim country!!
Well that’s not xenophobic or anything. WOW! Not all Muslim countries are unsafe. You sound like an idiot. I’ve traveled to them alone, as a female, and a Jew.
Hello I’m a us citizen woman soon traveling to Aden Yemen w my future mother in law . I’m Mexican and want to know if it’ll be safe . Please someone let me know
The situation there is safe. I am from the local population. There is nothing and everything is available, but for a citizen, Aden is the safest city in Yemen. There are no pickpockets or scammers, and everything is a lie, even terrorism is not in Aden. I advise you not to visit Shabwa, Marib, Sana’a, Hattu is not safe for its residents.
YEMEN IS GREAT AND INEXPENSIVE. I BOUGHT A TROUT DOG FOR 2 DOLLARS
You… you are lucky to be alive Brittney.
Middle eastern countries are beautiful, whoever wrote it should be a shame of them selves. Currently traveled to middle eastern country and it was a safe, quiet, peaceful trip! Stop being closed minded and visit one. What your being is Islamophobic! What a shame!
Wow very racist!
I was based in Yemen with Hunt Oil Company in the mid-late 90’s.
Fabulous history and wandering around Sana’a for the day before flying home was a real joy. The taxi dropped us off at Bab Al-Yemen and we ventured well into the old city. The locals were so friendly and keen to speak English with us. Oh and the coffee in the little shacks was so nice!
Saying that, when we had to go to the oil plant via Marib, it’s a different story. Marib is like the OK Corral with the army vs Bedouins. We used to get held-up at the infamous Al-Jadn Junction but the drivers knew the passwords to get through unscathed! And then there was the Qat stop before coming down from the mountains to the hot desert plains 😉
I was held-up a couple of times and told to stop working in an area because the oil company hadn’t paid the local tribe in fresh drinking water. That’s generally how the ‘kidnappings’ worked. I knew a guy from another oil company who was ‘kidnapped’ and his only complaint after his 3-day ordeal was that he was given too much Johnnie Walker Whisky!
Oh how Tony BLiar together with George Dubbya Bush have destabilised this entire region.
I just toured all the Muslim countries. None of them are safe for the average American. Obviously if you are Muslim and can blend in looking like a local resident you will have a safer tour/trip than a pale skinned American that has a strong American accent and has no idea how to “blend” in and converse with the local citizens. America can be dangerous but not on the “level” of these countries. At least in America you have a “chance” of survival since other citizens will jump in and help you and the police are not corrupted. In the middle east the police are corrupted and local citizens look the other way when an American is in trouble. There are terrorist’s attacks everyday and kidnappings unlike that frequency in America. These countries need to separate their Religion from reality and stop using Religion as the law to live by and to follow precisely. As we all know Bibles are just books that contain the author’s personal beliefs and most of it can be fictitious.
How bout Malaysia? something in the South East, its peaceful
I agree that a number of Muslim countries are not safe but there are still multiple Muslim countries that have tourists there on the daily for example Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait. These countries are very popular tourist destinations especially by Americans such as yourself. It is very stupid to make a very large racist assumption that isn’t accurate whatsoever. You need to stop making large statements based on your beliefs. Comparing a third world country to a first world country is idiotic as there are so many differences between the two and its just not quite fair to compare it like that. Also stating something like ” in the middle east ” is too general, you need to be specific if your going to make such an assumption. Get your facts straight. Yemen for example has been through so much war and corruption where as America a first world country has not. So, why is America still a crime filled place with school shootings occurring, Homicides, Human trafficking, Rape/Sexual Assault, Robbery and so much more in a country where it’s “safe” in your words and America is not corrupted such as Yemen a war filled country.
My friend is still missing there. Dr. Benjamine rainey.i miss him.tim c He was in.yemen At hospital.he was beat up . stabbed..robbed.hr told.me from there ..a dr was suppose to help.him get out of there from hospital .he.never made air flight home to.orlando.kissismi area .tell me it’s safe.ha.saudia arabia .is dangerous.tr
You clearly didn’t visit any Muslim country if you say they are unsafe. I lived in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as a teacher and felt safer there than in most major American cities. Syria, Yemen and most of Iraq are obviously not as safe due to armed conflict, but to say Dubai, Kuwait City, Muscat, Amman, Beirut, Manama and Doha are dangerous is ridiculous. Stop spreading your ignorance and hate.
even indonesia is very very safe, u dont need to lock the door when u sleep
Clearly, people don’t know the difference between freedom and safety.
Dear all, I also go todelhi to yeman, aden next month some urgent work, is anyone advise when flights will be operational.
I HATE YEMEN! YEMEN SAFETY IS EVEN LOWER THAN 10. IT IS -0. I ALWAYS SEE DANGER IN YEMEN. I AM BORN IN YEMEN, AND I ALWAYS GET ROBBED, MUGGED, SCAMMED, AND SHOT BY RUDE PEOPLE. I AM DARK-COLORED, AND I TRY TO BE AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE, BUT THOSE BAD GUYS KEEP RUINING MT EXPERIENCE. THERE ARE ALSO EXTENSIVE NATURAL DISASTERS THAT I HATE. NEVER EVER GO TO YEMEN, OR YOU WILL EXPERIENCE THE THINGS THAT I EXPERIENCED. INSTEAD, GO TO CANADA.
In my Experience… Yeman is good… S off course there is a problem… Same like other country.. Am a lady.. Am working there.. From 2013…that local people are so nice.. They fear for god… They respect women…am walking alone… On street. In night times… Never feel fear… Its.. Safe country… I love yeman
I’m from Yemen but live in California now and reading the above article made me laugh and upset at the same time. The article couldn’t be further from the truth. Everything stated beside the war is absolutely false. I have friends and family who live in California and travel back and forth to Yemen every year.
Great place. Clean, good economy
The only people here saying Yemen is safe are people who live there or muslims that blend in so people don’t let them fool you in saying it’s safe. for every other profile you are far from safe. and don’t listen to the argument of that they know better because they been there all the news and journalist and so on that rate this country in the top of most dangerous know about what they speak and I rather believe all of them.
I am living in Yemen since 1996 ans its absolutely amazing. And Janice will never find me here!
I went as an observer on behalf of the Egyptian Consul-General as a woman, was shocked at the absence of females in public places, I got to know the reason later when I saw a draped woman in a bus, in which some Yemeni militia with small arms climbed up, combed the bus for suspicious, and I got to know, the don’t harm women, their only demand is some touches, they got her to stand up, pulled down some of her waist clothes, spat his hands, and gave a gentle sensuous rub to her foreparts, she shuddered and gasped and then let her go after smelling her down. When it was my turn, they knew somehow I was not Yemeni, so they uttered some shit, and just fondled my tits, and smelled them. One of them apologised when I was getting down… Overall safe for women!
If you can conform to Sharia and follow the advice of other Westerners who have been there you may survive the trip.
How could anything be worse or more embarrassing than a taliban government? I’m not going to travel there. I bet everyone saying yay go there is either retarded, confused, a citizen trying to paint a nonexistent picture, one of the bad guys themselves, or all of the above. It is possibly one of the most dangerous places to live either stay home and live,find a safer country to vacation to,or go there and risk death.
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Updated June 2024, A Guide To Traveling In South Yemen was originally published in June 2020
As you likely already know, Yemen has been embroiled in a bloody civil war, often cited as the worst humanitarian crisis in the world , since 2015. Tourist numbers had been long dwindling in problem-racked Yemen for many years prior to the start of the Yemeni Civil War, with a significant drop to nearly zero after 2015.
Despite the ongoing war, tourism is slowly returning to a few governorates of Yemen’s south in incredibly small numbers (bar Socotra ). With the correct procedures, it is possible to visit South Yemen, but this comes with a few caveats.
The Southern Yemen governorates of Al Mahrah and Hadhramaut are currently possible to travel to select destinations in but know that this could change with a moment’s notice. Of course, traveling in Yemen at this point in time is no small undertaking.
You’ll need the help of an extremely experienced fixer to mitigate safety and guide you in the country in addition to securing an approval letter from the Ministry of Tourism in order to get a visa. I have been arranging small group trips to South Yemen with a lovely local team, get in contact or sign up for email updates on the next departure in this post.
In this guide, you’ll find information on the areas in South Yemen that are currently possible to visit, and practical travel info.
Want to learn more about Yemen? Check out my guide to Yemen
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South is east and north is west in Yemen. Confusing right? Well, from 1967 to 1990 there were two Yemens: the Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen) and the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen).
A coup d’état orchestrated by Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1962 lead to the start of the North Yemeni Civil War that dragged on from 1962-1970. North Yemen, of course, declared itself the Yemen Arab Republic in 1967, followed by South Yemen’s People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen in 1967. South Yemen operated as a communist state.
The two Yemens unified in 1990 to become the Yemen Republic, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing since as there has been the Al Hirik Movement boiling on- a push for the succession of South Yemen.
But South Yemen’s governorates themselves have unique histories that stretch back beyond antiquity. Currently, the governorates of Al Mahrah and Hadhramaut are possible to visit (Ma’rib as well, which I will include later in this post).
Aden: Legend points to Noah’s Ark having been built and launched from the area, but the city of Aden itself has a history that dates back to at least the 6th century BC. Aden was under British rule from 1839-1967 when Aden finally gained independence and went on to become the capital of South Yemen (People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen). Unfortunately, travel in Aden is not judicious at this time.
Hadhramaut: One of the most fascinating regions of Yemen and the country’s largest. Home to beautiful Hadhrami architecture, wild canyons, and epic adventure. The port city of Al Mukalla is the capital. Read more about the Hadhramaut here .
Al Mahrah: The easternmost governorate of Yemen, butting up to Oman and Saudi Arabia. The Mahri people actually have more in common with Socotris and people from Oman’s Dhofar Region, linguistically and culturally. At present, Al Mahrah is one of the safer areas to travel in Yemen. Read more about traveling in Al Mahrah and the Empty Quarter .
Shabwah: At present, it is not advisable to travel to or in Shabwah Governorate due to the ongoing Al Qaeda insurgency known as the Shabwah Governorate Offensive. Since 2015 the area within Shabwah Governorate has largely been a battleground and is now dangerous due to terrorist presence. The capital of Shabwah Governorate is Ataq.
Abyan: Abyan is another coastal region of Yemen, known for the cultivation of date palms. It is not possible to visit Abyan due to the presence of Ansar al Sharia (an organization including several militant Islamic groups of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula) and the Aden-Abyan Islamic Army, most well known for its participation of the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole.
Lahej: From 1728-1839 Lahej was a sheikhdom known was the Sultanate to Lahej. In 1839 the Sultanate fell to the British and operated as a British Protectorate until 1869 when Lahej was absorbed into the Aden Protectorate. The governorate has the nickname of ‘Lahej Al Khathra’, meaning Lahej is green, owing to its fertile green landscapes. Lahej was briefly captured by AQAP in February 2016 but was taken back by the government in April of the same year. Currently, it is not possible to visit Lahej.
Hadhramaut governorate.
Check out my travel guide to the Hadhramaut
Al Mukalla is the largest city, as well as the capital city of the Hadrhamaut. Visiting the old town is the main draw, as was the corniche in the past (it was badly damaged in 2015).
Al Mukalla is still a bit dicey, and most fixers will avoid it, passing through it at the very most. If you do have the opportunity to visit, don’t miss the Al Ghwayzi Fort nearby.
Wadi Daw’an is probably the most lively and beautiful stretch of the Hadrhamaut. The canyon runs in a north-south direction and is littered with precarious villages teetering on cliff edges and tucked into pockets everywhere you look.
Wadi Daw’an is a true highlight of traveling Yemen’s Hadhramaut, with the unique village of Haid al Jazil being a fan favorite. Another must-see destination in Wadi Daw’an is the teetering Husn Fort of Qarn Majid .
Check out my guide to Wadi Daw’an and what it was like to travel there
Shibam is another gem in Hadhramaut, most well known for its ancient mudbrick skyscrapers best viewed at sunset from a famed lookout point. The walled city dates back centuries with beautiful architecture, mosques, and friendly people.
See the ancient skyscrapers of Shibam and everything you need to know to visit
Tarim is the historical Sufi center of Yemen, drawing in pilgrims and students for centuries. The Tarim Souk and the beautiful bright-white al Muhdhar Mosque are not to be missed.
Read my experiences in, and in-depth guide to Tarim
Seiyun is quite bustling, serving as the economic hub of the Hadhramaut. With that said there aren’t a lot of sites of interest for most tourists who pass through Seiyun, as the Al Kathiri Palace is now used as a Saudi military base. You will depart from Seiyun Airport if you will leaving Yemen by plane (to Cairo or Socotra).
Socotra is a world away from Mainland Yemen, but technically it’s a part of the Hadhramaut Governorate. If you haven’t heard of Socotra, it’s the otherworldly island located in the Arabian Sea between Yemen and Somalia. Home to the endemic Dragon Blood Tree , Bottle Tree, and even a unique Frankincense Tree.
Socotra is a gem of biodiversity, home to some of the highest concentrations of endemic flora and fauna in the world, putting it in the ranks with the likes of the Galapagos Islands . The island also plays host to ethereal beaches and out-of-this-world landscapes.
Socotra has entirely escaped the scars of war due to its distinct isolation, with that said they have suffered the economic consequences. Socotra is the only destination in Yemen that I can confidently say is safe to visit.
Start planning your visit to Socotra: The Socotra Travel Guide
Al Mahrah is the easternmost governorate of Yemen, sharing the border with Oman and Saudi Arabia. Home to large swaths of desert, the fascinating and rugged Arabian Sea coast, and the remote and largely unexplored Yemeni Empty Quarter .
Read more here: The Al Mahrah Travel Guide
Hawf is the first town you’ll reach after crossing the Yemen-Oman border at Surfeet . It’s more or less a fishing village, but the drive from the border to Al Ghaydah is truly stunning with craggy peaks and cliffs that plummet down to the sea.
Al Ghaydah is a dusty border town that has seen a boom in recent years thanks to the exodus of people that fled the fighting in North Yemen, some of which traveling al the way to Al Ghaydah. There isn’t much to see in Al Ghaydah, but the central souq is worth a visit in the evening when it comes to life. There is a fish market held just outside town in the mornings.
The Yemeni Empty Quarter is a territory of desolation. Home to Mahri Bedouin tribes that live pretty traditionally raising camels and goats in the desert.
The Empty Quarter, or Rub al Khali as its called in Arabic actually extends into Yemen, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. For obvious reasons, the Yemeni Empty Quarter is the least visited.
If you want to see the wild side of Yemen and sleep under the stars with Bedouin families, this is the place to visit. You’ll also get to hear the Mahri language spoken here, an ancient South Arabia dialect that is related to Socotri.
Read on to see what it was like to stargaze in the Yemeni Empty Quarter
At the time of my last visit in early 2020, it was possible to visit Ma’rib (we did not, due to distance and time). Ma’rib, I was told on my first visit to Yemen in 2014, was actually not possible to visit due to the spate of tourists kidnapped in the area over the years, and the hotbed of militancy it was known for.
Bilqis, known to the rest of us as the Queen of Sheba, is believed by some to have hailed from Ma’rib. In ancient times the area was known to be a paradise, home to the Great Ma’rib Dam that dates back to the 8th century BC.
As of early 2020, it was possible to get to Ma’rib, but this, of course, could change at any time.
Accommodation options in Mainland Yemen tend to be modest. Many times, in cities you’ll find yourself at a private apartment.
In Wadi Daw’an we actually stayed in a palace, and in the deserts of the Empty Quarter, we camped.
In Socotra, you can expect to camp every night unless you want to journey back to Hadiboh each night (in my opinion, it’s a waste of time having to travel back and forth daily). A few basic hotels have popped up in Hadiboh with the nicest being the Summerlands Hotel.
Most who visit the South of Yemen arrive over the Surfeet border between Yemen and Oman . A border crossing further north exists, however, note that you can only exit from Yemen to Oman here.
Once per week Yemenia flight IY 607 from Cairo to Socotra makes a stop in Seiyun. (IY 606 runs from Socotra to Cairo the next day). You can use this Wednesday flight to leave Seiyun to Cairo or Socotra though.
More recently (March 2021), Air Arabia began offering a direct Abu Dhabi-Socotra flight on Mondays. This flight also returns back to Abu Dhabi from Socotra on Mondays.
Flights need to be booked in advance after you’ve been issued a Yemeni visa. Yemenia tickets must be paid for in cash at the Yemenia office in Cairo (I’ve heard the Kuwait City office is possible too). Air Arabia tickets can be booked via offices in the UAE. In order to secure the flight, you’ll need the help of a local operator.
Check out: How to get to Socotra Spending time in Cairo before or after Socotra? Check out my Cairo Travel Guide
The process of getting a visa to Yemen isn’t necessarily difficult, but you’ll need to enlist the help of a local operator. Your operator or fixer will need to first apply for an approval letter from the Ministry of Tourism, with which you can obtain a Yemeni visa (paper) that you will bring with you and receive your visa on arrival at the border or at the Socotra Airport.
Learn how to get a Yemeni visa
Safety cannot be guaranteed anywhere, especially in Yemen given its current situation. As I said earlier, Socotra is the only place I would deem safe in Yemen, though it does have its natural hazards (ocean, mountains, cliffs, etc.).
For Mainland Yemen, you will need to hire an experienced, knowledgeable, and well-connected fixer/guide that will handle every aspect of your visit. With that said, traveling in South Yemen comes at a high price (so please stop e-mailing me demanding to know why it’s so expensive to travel in countries currently at war), you’re paying for expertise and security- two things you don’t wanna f*** with in Yemen.
If you aren’t already wearing them when you cross the border, the first thing you’ll do on arrival in Yemen is go to a souq and purchase abaya and niqab for female travelers, or fouta and keffiyah for male travelers. Blending in in Yemen is paramount to your safety (and sorry, if you don’t agree with the practice of veiling and covering, but if you plan to visit South Yemen know that this is how essentially all women in South Yemen dress at the time being. If you do not want to do this, I recommend you reconsider visiting Yemen right now).
As with other high-risk destinations, you never know who is watching you and who might be working with and report you to a militant group, a terrorist organization, or anyone else you don’t want kidnapping you. Wearing local garb will help to keep you from standing out.
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2 thoughts on “a guide to traveling in south yemen”.
I love to travel, by virtue of my work, at Sana’a International Airport since 2007 .. I have traveled to several Arab and European countries, but I have not seen such beautiful scenery in my country .. Thank you.
Hi Mohammed, I hope you get to one day see more of Yemen! I do remember the Sana’a Airport quite clearly, I was in it last in 2014.
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Our choices of tours in Yemen are divided into thematic features such as the Wadi Dawan desert valley, the historical cities, the UNESCO site of Shibam (the Manhattan of the Desert), the religious sites, and the Socotra experience.
Yemen is an incredible country located in the Middle East . It is quite straightforward to travel in Yemen mainly because there are safe regions in the country, mostly in Wadi Dawan, Al Mukalla, and Socotra Island .
Socotra and Yemen mainland tourism package options are quite extensive since the country is full of amazing cities and things to do.
Choosing and booking a tour of Hadhramaut can be complicated in terms of choice because most people don’t understand the geographic complexity of the country.
The exotic Yemen culture can be experienced with our carefully selected packages to its wide variety of monuments and cities, mixed landscapes, and very welcoming population.
Yes, our trips are available for both Hadhramaut region and Socotra Island.
What to Visit?
Visit the Wadi Dawan desert valley, historical cities, the Yemen UNESCO site of Shibam , religious sites, Al Mukalla, Haid Al Jazeel, Beit Bukshan, and Socotra Island
Visa on Arrival?
Literally every single nationality needs a visa to enter Yemen. Our reliable Yemen visa services are included in the package.
Availability?
We have monthly group tours with set dates and can arrange private tours for you anytime from January to December.
Is Yemen safe?
The Hadramout region can be safely visited as an Arab military army coalition controls the whole region, directly managed by the United Arab Emirates.
What is Included?
Visa to Yemen and all tourist taxes, airport transfers and Meet and Greet, transportation with fuel and road taxes, admission fees to museums and monuments, Yemen English-speaking guide , all-inclusive tour package with meals, and accommodation in 3-star hotels with en-suite bathrooms.
Yemen is a country located in the Middle East .
It is easy touring Yemen mainly because of its geographic location.
Choosing and booking a tour of Yemen can be complicated because most people don’t understand the complex geography of Yemen .
Join one of our Yemen packages and travel the region safely with our expertise.
Our Yemen excursions have two options for departure. You can choose the city of Seiyun as your arrival city for our Yemen tours .
As a Yemen travel agency , we guarantee that your trip is trouble-free.
Yemen tour package options are extensive since the country is full of monuments and things to do.
Visiting the main tourism Yemen attractions will delight those who enjoy ancient archaeological sites, history, religion, stunning nature, and friendly smiles.
Your Yemen tourism journey will be unforgettable because of the region’s unique architecture, exotic destinations, and generous Yemen people.
The opportunity of being a Yemen tour operator gives us great joy since we’re very proud of promoting this beautiful and unique destination.
Yemen’s practical information
Start : Seiyun | Time of year : January to December | Tour type : Group of max 12 people.
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Highlights of yemen.
Highlights of the most Beautiful Places in Yemen : Socotra Island, Seiyun, Shibam, Nabi Hud Shrine, Qabr Ahmad al Habashi, Tarim, Wadi Dawan, Al Hajjrarein, Saif, Haid Al Jazeel, Beit Bukshan, Mukalla, Al-Ghaydah, Shahan, Hababah Water Cistern, Brick Buildings of Zabid, Shaharah, Dar al-Hajar, Cisterns of Tawila, Queen Arwa Mosque, Bayt Baws, Minaret of Al-Muhdhar Mosque, Tower of Silence.
As a premier travel agency in Yemen , we ensure your journey is seamless and worry-free, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this fascinating country.
Yes, these Yemen tours are made so that only you, your family, and your friends will travel together. You will not be traveling to Yemen along with people you never met. We also have group tours available if you’re interested.
Considering that you’re interested in one of our tours, the prices of monument and museum entrances in Yemen are not really relevant. All our tours include entrance tickets for the most famous attractions. So you don’t have to worry about this matter.
Our tours in mainland Yemen only start in Salalah city . So, the best way to fly to Yemen is through Oman. It is crucial to have an early hotel or airport pick-up so that we have a decent time to drive to the border, make all necessary border formalities, and drive all the way to Seiyun before dark. We will pick you up at your hotel at 6 am or directly at the airport if your flight arrives before that and you are ready to leave early.
Prices vary depending on the time of the year and how much you purchase your tickets in advance. But usually, we can say that a round-trip ticket from most European cities to Oman will cost around 500 Euros up to 800 Euros, depending on the season. You can also try to fly to Dubai and, from there, get another airplane straight to Salalah.
The capital of Yemen is Sanaa , with a population of approximately 2.5 million people. Sanaa is still not safe enough for a visit. But the Hadramout region can be visited.
Our destination manager was in Yemen recently preparing this tour , so you can safely enjoy your holidays in Yemen. This way, we know what to expect and guarantee the best service with reliable, updated knowledge. Is Yemen a safe country to travel is essential to fully understand this prime adventure holiday destination.
Many parts of Yemen are relatively safe, while other parts of Yemen are not safe to travel to. The itinerary might change due to last-minute arrangements or security warnings. Always follow the guide’s instructions, and above all, be flexible with plan changes.
Obvsislouy, our Yemen tour packages are limited to the safe controlled regions of Hadhramaut. Hadhramaut Governorate in Yemen is safe to visit, yet the country is unstable, and you have to be open to changing your itinerary. Following the lead of our private tour guide is crucial to travel safely.
Our adventure travel company aims to ensure the best service with maximum safety standards. During your tour in Yemen, you will always be accompanied by an English-speaking professional guide who will also be your driver.
Conclusion : Within the Hadhramaut Governorate government-controlled regions, the country is safe to visit except for some specific regions you will not visit during this trip.
Yemen is one of the world’s most unique countries regarding historical, natural, and cultural heritage. Being at the junction of different cultures, the country possesses a rich history reflecting the number of Yemen tourist attractions and monuments spread throughout the nation’s massive size within its region.
While you visit Yemen, you can indulge in thousand-year-old ancient monuments of all types and shapes.
There are 4 properties inscribed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO in Yemen: the Old Walled City of Shibam, the Old City of Sana’a, the Historic Town of Zabid, Socotra Archipelago.
In addition to its inscribed UNESCO sites in Yemen , there is a list of more than 10 properties on its tentative list: The archaeological site of Marib, the Historic city of Saada, The Historic City of Thula, The Madrasa Amiriya of Rada, Jibla and its surroundings, Jabal Haraz, Jabal Bura, Balhaf/Burum coastal area, The Hawf Area, Sharma/Jethmun coastal area. The perfect example of Azerbaijan’s history can be seen when choosing your itinerary.
As Yemen tour operators, we fully design our packages to fulfill all your needs. We know the country by heart and provide the best services, partners, guides, and accommodations we personally visited and examined.
When you book our Yemen tours, please consider that it takes two weeks for us to order your visa to Yemen. Your passport must be valid for at least six months. Our driver for the transfer, Salalah-Seiyun will guide you and help you with all these simple procedures.
After operating in Yemen for a while, we decided only to sell and provide trips departing from the Omani city of Salalah. We share our thoughts about the trip taking into account this trip’s detail.
1- The unreliability of the flights from Cairo-Seyun-Cairo. Although there are five weekly flights between Cairo and Seyun, the situation on the ground is that if they don’t have enough passengers, they postpone the flights to the next one, the next one, and the next one. We cannot afford to have clients stuck on the ground because of uncertain flight departures.
2- We understand that the way from Salalah to Seyun is almost a one-day lost feeling, yet, enjoy the ride and live it as it is. You’re in Yemen. After crossing the border, our guide will make sure you go to the local qat market, and you will enjoy a local restaurant before heading to the hotel and rest, preparing yourself for the next day.
3- Don’t book a flight out of Oman on the day of arrival from Yemen. You must ensure you get your flight and can afford a few-hour delay to arrive in Salalah. Book a hotel in Salalah in advance.
4- Consequently, the Yemeni visa (included in the tour package) that we negotiated with the local authorities reflects our decision, and it works as a border-crossing visa.
Hotel standards in Yemen will possibly not be the best in terms of Western standards,m but our tour tries to offer you the best in terms of security, staff, and service. Check our page about Hotels in Yemen .
Images of Yemen with the most important tourist attractions.
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August 19, 2024, 11:00 AM
Travel is booming, with record numbers of passengers surging through U.S. airports, and Kayak CEO Steve Hafner says searches on his company’s site are still rising as people start to think about holiday trips.
Hafner says interest is rising fastest for premium travel experiences, whether that means a better seat in the main cabin or an upgrade to business class.
The company that he co-founded two decades ago is now part of Booking Holdings, which doesn’t break out Kayak’s financials. Hafner spoke recently to The Associated Press about the travel business and the company he co-founded two decades ago. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
A: We are just search. We give you all these cool tools to filter and find what you’re looking for. When you’re ready to buy, we don’t sell you anything in Kayak. We actually send you either directly to the supplier site or to the online travel agency for you to complete your booking. And we are totally free to use.
A: The short answer is it probably can’t, which is why prices are coming down. Coming out of the pandemic, there was a lot of consumer interest in revenge travel. I think that probably hit the ceiling this past summer. Now we’re falling into that traditional fall season when demand slumps, and you’re also seeing that in airfares. So airfares are down from the summer about 26% already. And they’re down even from the previous fall, about 4%.
A: They are. Our query volume is up. It’s hard for people to think about snow and Christmas and Thanksgiving when you’re still in the dog days of summer, but the demand is there, the interest is there, and the folks who are searching are finding great price points.
I tell people, if you if you find a price you like, you should buy it, but we do have a price-prediction tool on Kayak.
A: Absolutely consumer behavior has changed. People looking for premium economy is up 31% versus the same time last year. People looking for business fares is up 22%. The vast majority of tickets are still plain old economy, but the number of people who are willing to look at other stuff is up dramatically.
A: I think it reflects two factors. One is consumers are much smarter now, (they know) that when they pay the lowest price, that comes with disadvantages. The second thing I think it reflects a little bit of this bleisure trend (combining business and leisure on one trip). Since they perceive that the company is subsidizing a little bit of their personal travel, they’re willing to pay a little bit of a premium themselves to get to a better class of service.
A: We’re a facilitator. We don’t want to get involved with customer service or fraud or merchant-of-record or taking credit cards. We just want to have people find what they’re looking for on Kayak and then hand them off to an expert who can actually consummate that booking and actually take them someplace.
A: We’re not as big as pre-COVID, like a lot of other metasearch companies, because of Google. Google has gobbled up market share. So we’re encouraged to see what regulators are doing and watching with interest the latest U.S. ruling. We’re profitable, we’re growing, it’s great.
That depends on the segment. Revenue is growing in certain segments. Overall we’re a little bit down, not as down as much as are other independent metasearch companies, but profit does continue to grow.
A: We never expected to be bigger than Google, given their inherent advantages. Lots of people start at Google for anything they do in their daily life, but we always wanted to be better. And the search engine for flights, hotels, cars, it’s still better than Google, and that’s what motivates us. And being number two to Google is not a bad place to be either.
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SINTRA, Portugal — The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel’s house is hard to find, and he likes it that way. It’s a long rope that, when pulled, rings a literal bell on the roof that lets him know someone is outside the mountainside mansion that his great-grandfather built in 1914 as a monument to privacy.
There’s precious little of that for Pimentel during this summer of “overtourism.”
Travelers idling in standstill traffic outside the sunwashed walls of Casa do Cipreste in Cintra sometimes spot the bell and pull the string “because it’s funny,” he says. With the windows open, he can smell the car exhaust and hear the “tuk-tuk” of outsized scooters named for the sound they make. And he can sense the frustration of 5,000 visitors a day who are forced to queue around the house on the crawl up single-lane switchbacks to Pena Palace, the onetime retreat of King Ferdinand II.
“Now I’m more isolated than during COVID,” the soft-spoken Pimentel, who lives alone, said during an interview this month on the veranda. “Now I try to (not) go out. What I feel is: angry.”
This is a story of what it means to be visited in 2024, the first year in which global tourism is expected to set records since the coronavirus pandemic brought much of life on Earth to a halt. Wandering is surging, rather than leveling off, driven by lingering revenge travel, digital nomad campaigns and so-called golden visasblamed in part for skyrocketing housing prices.
Cue the violins, you might grouse, for people like Pimentel who are well-off enough to live in places worth visiting. But it’s more than a problem for rich people.
“Not to be able to get an ambulance or to not be able to get my groceries is a rich people problem?” said Matthew Bedell, another resident of Sintra, which has no pharmacy or grocery store in the center of the UNESCO-designated district. “Those don’t feel like rich people problems to me.”
Overtourism generally describes the tipping point at which visitors and their cash stop benefitting residents and instead cause harm by degrading historic sites, overwhelming infrastructure and making life markedly more difficult for those who live there.
Look a little deeper and you’ll find knottier issues for locals and their leaders, none more universal than housing prices driven up by short-term rentals like Airbnb, from Spain to South Africa.
The summer of 2023 was defined by the chaos of the journey itself — airports and airlines overwhelmed, passports a nightmare for travelers from the US. Yet by the end of the year, signs abounded that the COVID-19 rush of revenge travel was accelerating.
In January, the United Nations’ tourism agency predicted that worldwide tourism would exceed the records set in 2019 by 2%. By the end of March, the agency reported, more than 285 million tourists had travelled internationally, about 20% more than the first quarter of 2023. The World Travel & Tourism Council projected in April that 142 of 185 countries it analyzed would set records for tourism, set to generate $11.1 trillion globally and account for 330 million jobs.
Aside from the money, there’s been trouble in paradise this year, with Spain playing a starring role in everything from water management problems to skyrocketing housing prices and drunken tourist drama.
Protests erupted across the country as early as March, with thousands of people demonstrating in Spain’s Canary Islands against visitors and construction that was overwhelming water services and jacking up housing prices.
Japan set records for tourist arrivals. In Fujikawaguchiko, a town that offers some of the best views of Mount Fuji, leaders erected a large black screen in a parking lot to deter tourists from overcrowding the site. The tourists apparently struck back by cutting holes in the screen at eye level.
Air travel, meanwhile, only got more miserable, the U.S. government reported in July.
Tourism is surging and shifting so quickly, in fact, that some experts say the very term “overtourism” is outdated.
Michael O’Regan, a lecturer on tourism and events at Glasgow Caledonian University, argues that “overtourism” doesn’t reflect the fact that the experience depends largely on the success or failure of crowd management.
“There’s been backlash against the business models on which modern tourism has been built and the lack of response by politicians,” he said in an interview. Tourism “came back quicker than we expected,” he allows, but tourists aren’t the problem. “So what happens when we get too many tourists? Destinations need to do more research.”
Virpi Makela can describe exactly what happens in her corner of Sintra. Incoming guests at Casa do Valle, her hillside bed-and-breakfast near the village center, call Makela in anguish because they cannot figure out how to find her property amid Sintra’s “disorganized” traffic rules that seem to change without notice.
“There’s a pillar in the middle of the road that goes up and down and you can’t go forward because you ruin your car. So you have to somehow come down but you can’t turn around, so you have to back down the road,” says Makela, a resident of Portugal for 36 years. “And then people get so frustrated they come to our road, which also has a sign that says ‘authorized vehicles only.’ And they block everything.”
A 40-minute train ride to the west, Sintra’s municipality has invested in more parking lots outside town and youth housing at lower prices near the center, the mayor’s office said.
More than 3 million people every year visit the mountains and castles of Sintra, long one of Portugal’s wealthiest regions for its cool microclimate and scenery. Sintra City Hall also said via email that fewer tickets are now sold to the nearby historic sites. Pena Palace, for example, began this year to permit less than half the 12,000 tickets per day sold there in the past.
It’s not enough, say local residents, who have organized into QSintra, an association that’s challenging City Hall to “put residents first” with better communication, to start. They also want to know the government’s plan for managing guests at a new hotel being constructed to increase the number of overnight stays, and more limits on the number of cars and visitors allowed.
“We’re not against tourists,” reads the group’s manifesto. “We’re against the pandemonium that (local leaders) cannot resolve.”
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