Shibam Village

Looking out from the main city square.

December 9th 2008
At this time of the trip I was getting settled into the differences of lifestyles. With this, going deeper into the traditional areas of the country afforded me the chance to gain a better of sense of what Yemen is really about. For the next 3-4 days, I explored the various towns of Kawkaban, Shibam, Al Tawila and Al Hajjarh. I must admit that I struggled to decide which pictures to post to att ... read more

Middle East » Yemen

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 governm... ... read more

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Nathan D. Bryant

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Hello and welcome. My name is Nathan Bryant and I was born and raised in Denver Colorado, USA. While Denver is perhaps one of the most beautiful places in the world, it's hard to be certain unless you see everything else. Thus, the quest begins to find a place on this planet in which its beauty has no comparison. To fund this quest, which has started back in August of 2007, I will highlight as an international teacher of history, political science, geography and philosophy. This job will not only put me overseas and pay me a salary, but also give me around 3 months off a year to travel. ... full info

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