A tour of the Souk
Busker Yemeni Style
From: Middle East » Yemen » Sana'a
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: Final days in Yemen
Date: May 5th 2006
My French friends are back from Thilla and we had a good chat last night (see photo). All this travelling rough in dodgy countries finally caught up with me this morning, I was attempting to get to Manakah a couple of hours east of Sana a and being a cheapscate and not wanting to pay for a tour I was in a share taxi with 9 others. My taxi proceeded to have a head on with another car I am in a ... read more
Date: May 5th 2006
My French friends are back from Thilla and we had a good chat last night (see photo). All this travelling rough in dodgy countries finally caught up with me this morning, I was attempting to get to Manakah a couple of hours east of Sana a and being a cheapscate and not wanting to pay for a tour I was in a share taxi with 9 others. My taxi proceeded to have a head on with another car I am in a ... 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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