Yemen Travel Guide
Yemen is a country on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula of the Middle East. It borders Saudi Arabia in the north and Oman in the east. Yemen is a completely different country as the others on the peninsula and now difficult to travel around. The people are very hospitable, the sights amazingly unique and the Yemini food is delicious.
Yemen has developed in a unique was as it has been on the crossroads of many cultures dating back to the 12th century BC. Most of the country has a desert climate but at altitude it can get cold at night. The many Wadi’s (valleys) can be pleasantly green especially in central plateau. Yemen has 6 regions, the coastal plans, the mountains in the west, the highlands in the east, the empty quarter in the north and the Red Sea Islands and Socotra.
this ultimate guide to visit Yemen mainland (Hadramout region.
You might think Yemen is completely unsafe. You might think that it’s impossible to visit mainland Yemen but only Socotra Island. This is all not true. At the time of writing the south (which is actually the east) of Yemen, Hadramout Governate around Seiyun, is safe to visit. It’s also the location of Shibam which is dubbed the Manhattan of the Middle East and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Yemen itinerary has a focus on the Hadramout governate.
Join us on this visit to Yemen and we are sure you want to travel to Yemen as well. Unless you do not want adventure or go out of your comfort zone. You need an open mind. I will not cover political ideas here but just what Yemen has to offer for a traveller and what to expect. One thing is sure: I was surprised by its beauty and the hospitality of the Yemeni people.
