Destination · Yemen

Yemen travel stories

Field-tested guides, slow-travel itineraries, and destination stories from Yemen.

Kamaran Island, Yemen: Shooting the Red Sea’s Quiet Giant

Capture the stark beauty of the island’s highest point and Ottoman-era ruins on Yemen’s largest Red Sea island, a remote dive destination for the truly…

By Alan Jackson·7 min read

Wadi Al Ayn · Yemen

Wadi Al Ayn, Yemen: Hiking the Springs

At 1,618 metres elevation, Wadi Al Ayn offers a rare contrast: lush, spring-fed vegetation set against the dry, rugged terrain of Sanaa Governorate.

By Sarah Chen·5 min read

Marib · Yemen

Where to Stay in Marib, Yemen: Sleep Near the Ruins

Find lodging in Marib’s core, 170 km from Sana’a. Practical tips on where to base yourself near the Sabaean ruins and what to eat before you sleep.

By Nina Petrov·6 min read

As Sawm · Yemen

Asian Street Food in As Sawm, Yemen

As Sawm offers a rare, raw look at Hadhramaut cuisine. Expect simple, hearty staples like Laffa and Bihza, not a curated food tour.

By James Okafor·6 min read

Ash Shaghadirah · Yemen

Nightlife in Ash Shaghadirah, Yemen

There are no bars in Ash Shaghadirah. The night here is a silence you have to earn. The sun drops behind the jagged spine of the Hajjah Governorate…

By Nina Petrov·7 min read

Airlines

Wadi Al Ayn · Yemen

Flying to Wadi Al Ayn, Yemen: A Spring Traveler’s Guide to

If you’re dreaming of desert valleys, ancient oases, and the quiet beauty of a wadi in bloom during spring, Wadi Al Ayn in Yemen might just be your next offb...

By Alan Jackson·5 min read

Theme Parks

Ash Shaghadirah · Yemen

Ash Shaghadirah, Yemen: Exploring the Region’s Natural

Spring in Ash Shaghadirah, Yemen, brings mild temperatures and clear skies, making it a rare window for travelers seeking to experience the region’s rugged l...

By Nina Petrov·4 min read