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1992/2024
First/Last visit:
Number of visits:
4
Personal Rating:
117/193
UNESCO Sites visited:
3/5
Places Visited:
Sana'a, Shibam, Kaukaban, At Tawilah, Thula, Al Hajjarah, Hodeidah, Bait al-Faqih, Zabid, Hays, Taiz, Aden, Jibla, Ibb, Yarim, Dhamar, Socotra, Shibam, Seiyun, Tarim, Budah, Haid al Jazil, Al Mukalla, Al Ghaydah
Highlights:
Old City of Sana'a UNESCO Bab al Yemen gate to the marvelous Souk, and the so many historical landmarks, it boasts a sensational concoction of old houses and architecture, the Ancient Tombs near Sana'a about 40,000 years old, Al-Saleh Mosque, Shibam and walking up the thoursands of stairs to great village of Kaukaban, The Historic City of Thula, a real gem. Al Hajjarah is well worth the trip, great village and superb view. Bait Al-Faqih weekly market, one of the best in Yemen. Historic town of Zabid UNESCO a walled city. Jibla Mosque of Queen Arwa, one of the oldest in Yemen, and still active, the town has an amazing hill top location. Taiz is a very photogenic mountain town with great panoramic views. Socotra 2023 with Vanessa, one week, one of the best experiences in my travels. Organized tour. Untamed Border group tour to Shibam UNESCO, beautiful Wadi Dawan and the Hadramaut Region in the East. Best view of the canyons at Hayd Aljazeel Resort.