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Socotra Island: The Jewel of the Indian Ocean

Isolated from continental land masses for 18 million years, Yemen’s Socotra Island showcases an alien-like landscape with unusual plants and animals, such as the blood dragon tree, and desert roses. Its high degree of biodiversity has earned it the name the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean.” It is Yemen’s largest island spanned approximately 120 Km [...]

October 3, 2009 | Posted in Travel | Read More »

Shibam: The Manhattan of the Desert

There are at least two places qualified as “must to see” when you will come to Yemen. Both of them are placed by UNESCO on the list of World Heritage. First one – Old Sanaa – the capital is easy to visit. The second one it is Shibam in the desert Valley of Hadhramout.. It [...]

October 3, 2009 | Posted in Travel | Read More »