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Yemen Traveler Advice
| Itineraries (1) | Transportation (2) | Warnings (3) |
Rent a Car in Yemen (Transportation)
When travelling to Yemen for the first time, it’s wise to rent a car to go to your desired places. There’s a couple of company for car rent in Yemen’s capital Sana’a. One is Hertz...Read full tip...
Where aliens walk the Earth (Itineraries)
Ever wondered what it would look like if you went to another planet? Well, you don't have to wonder for long. Just go to the bizarre Socotra Island of Yemen. It has been isolated for...Read full tip...
Be careful of terrorist attacks and civil unrest (Warnings)
Check the news first before traveling to Yemen. Kidnappings, terrorist threats, and tribal conflicts are very prevalent all over the land, especially in Saada, northern Yemen, where civil unrest is at...Read full tip...
Taxis are shared in Yemen (Transportation)
Unlike in the West, car taxis or bijous in Yemen are shared. The driver will not leave until the whole car is jam-packed. If you want to be comfortable, you can pay for the whole row or for two seats...Read full tip...
Rules on drunkenness and bringing alcohol (Warnings)
Unlike in other Muslim countries, it is okay to bring a maximum of two bottles of alcoholic beverage in Yemen, as long as you are not a Muslim. You may also get drunk, but not in public areas such as...Read full tip...
Death penalty for homosexuals (Warnings)
The Shari'ah legal system prescribes a maximum sentence of death penalty to those caught doing homosexual behavior. Foreigners are given more leeway since they are more likely to be deported than put...Read full tip...