This cultural guide for the traveler has information about the present day culture of Yemen along with the causes of that culture. After a brief introduction to Yemen (including the best time to... More > visit), it goes into the country's background, including geography, wildlife, history, architecture, religion, language, ethnicity, food, drink, & identity. It helps you know Yemen and will help you understand why Yemen is that way.
This cultural guide also provides Practical Information, such as visa requirements, health care concerns, available tours, etc. In addition, the guide contains a pre-departure checklist, quick reference charts for when you're on the road, and live links to give you instant access to more information when you're abroad.< Less
Travel Journal Yemen - Keep a diary of your holiday / vacation to Yemen, includes diary, budget planner, activity planner, packing checklist and other useful aids to help you record and remember... More > every aspect of your trip.< Less
This is a brave, passionate and timely book. In it the author deftly weaves together history, accounts of his own travels and experience, and reflection. While largely told against the backdrop of... More > Aden, it includes chapters on Israel/Palestine and Iran, where he and his wife have also lived and worked.
It challenges some popular caricatures of Muslims and Islam, Iran, the Palestinians, Israel and Israelis. And whether the author is describing the plight of Somali refugees, being held up at gunpoint with friends on the road to Sanaa or being suddenly struck down by a life-threatening sickness on a remote island in the Indian Ocean , he tells the story with humour, warmth and hope.< Less
Here are some shots of Yemen taken at the end of the seventies. They give a good picture of the houses built on rock but without typical western foundations that are unique to Yemen. An amazing guest... More > house built in that way high up on a rock outcrop is also shown, and so is the hospitality received within it. Equally interesting is the hill-top village. Here you can see a real "eye of the needle" type entrance.< Less
"A Yemeni village" is a short colorful story about the sights and sounds of a village called Dammaj. This book is written at a fourth grade or higher reading level. "A Yemeni... More > Village" is also a useful example of descriptive writing for older children. This book also includes a suggested activity plan.< Less
"A Yemeni village" is a short colorful story about the sights and sounds of a village called Dammaj. This book is written at a fourth grade or higher reading level. "A Yemeni... More > Village" is also a useful example of descriptive writing for older children. This book also includes a suggested activity plan.< Less
