Yemen > Yemen Experience

Advantages: Historical place, Simple people, cheap life and beautiful seens
Disadvantages: It can be a little awkward dealing with some people

...professional driver to drive in Sana as it can get very crowded and people do not really follow the rules and regulations of the roads. You better be very careful and it is always better to have a big massive car to scare them off! Restaurants, take aways and cafés are everywhere including international famous names such as Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Pizza Hut, Burger king and others. I had the chance to see Naseem Hameed's villa, it was huge, ...
...posh area too. In general, it is a great experience as the weather was always cool, people are simple and life is cheap and cheerful. Most Arabic language student go to Sana'a to study as there are a number institutions and universities that teach Arabic language for foreigners. In my opinion Sana'a and Yemen in general is the best place to study the Arabic language, as the spoken Arabic in Yemen is somehow more clearer than the other Arab countries ... Read review

Advantages: the city, places, food and the shops
Disadvantages: the weather and the transport

My story in Aden city as many cites in Yemen there are many things to visit in Aden but I didn't like the weather and the transport. The places I had visit is the beaches as you can say all the city in side the sea so you will see the sea from every where in the city include the mountains The shopping centres around the city but the main one in the town of the city called Crater is the bigger one and you can find anything you want. There is a little ...
...before the queen Elizabeth visit Aden when Aden city was under British colony so anyone coming from the sea can see the Beg Bin even you coming by the plane. The people are helpful and friendly with everyone. There are many old places built before 1000's years around the city you can visit it. Most likely the city is old city, as most the buildings been built when the British colony was there. Even the place where the queen Elizabeth stay still ... Read review

Advantages: Timeless,Weather, Price, Culture, People
Disadvantages: Weather can be too hot

Aden is the economic capital of Yemen. A former British colony, this city located on the arabian peninsula on the mouth of the red and arabian sea is a gem to visit. The weather is consistanlt warm throughout the year. Best time to visit is between September and January where is it moderate at about 20+ degrees. Forget going in the summer months. The city has vast gold sandy beaches with clear blue waters, All beach hotels provide access to numerous ...
...The great thing about Aden and Yemen as a whole is that when you visit it is like going back time, with the amazing scenary of buildings and landscape. It is not as devloped as Dubia et al, but what you have here is the true arabia, with the true customs. I found the city to be very safe, in fact i felt more safer there than i would in the UK. a great alternatuive break where you can forget the stress of UK life and enjoy a truley laid back location. ... Read review