Fortified Village
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North Yemen became independent of the Ottoman Empire in 1918. The British, who had set up a protectorate area around the southern port of Aden in the 19th century, withdrew in 1967 from what became South Yemen. Three years later, the southern govern... [read more]
North Yemen became independent of the Ottoman Empire in 1918. The British, who had set up a protectorate area around the southern port of Aden in the 19th century, withdrew in 1967 from what became South Yemen. Three years later, the southern govern... [read more] Blog: Fortress Villages of Yemen
Date: April 27th 2006
Getting out of the city this morning to visit some of the villages to the north of the city, cant find anyone to share the cost so going alone, the the driverat the hotel says $16 USD for the day. It wasnt an overly long trip to the first destination, the countryside along the way is barren and rocky except ofcourse for all the qat fields. Havent seen a dog since I have been here but there are h ... read more
Date: April 27th 2006
Getting out of the city this morning to visit some of the villages to the north of the city, cant find anyone to share the cost so going alone, the the driverat the hotel says $16 USD for the day. It wasnt an overly long trip to the first destination, the countryside along the way is barren and rocky except ofcourse for all the qat fields. Havent seen a dog since I have been here but there are h ... read more
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Since I travelled to Indonesia to attend my friends wedding in 2000, I have taken every opportunity to seek out destinations which allow me to interact with the cultures and people and experience the wonders both natural and man made that the world has to offer.
All my adventures have been planned and where possible arranged by me in the hope of avoiding tours and tourists where and when ever possible. To date I have seen a large expanse of Asia, Eastern Europe, Middle East, South Pacific and Africa.
Next will be India or Africa.
Enjoy
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