{"id":39978,"date":"2023-03-23T11:39:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T09:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/?post_type=country&#038;p=39978"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:53:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T12:53:42","slug":"yemen","status":"publish","type":"country","link":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/country\/yemen\/","title":{"rendered":"Yemen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p>Considered by all travelers a destination taken from a fairy tale, Yemen is the Mecca for intrepid adventurers, the one destination that awes all visitors for its rawness and untouched culture combined with jaw-dropping architecture and mesmerizing valleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When traveling in Yemen, it&#8217;s important to differentiate between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/yemen-travel\/\"><strong>Yemen mainland<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/socotra-travel\/\"><strong>Socotra<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull d-flex flex-column has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#85ab86\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">need to know <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#31551d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">for traveling in Yemen<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:30px;height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer white-spacer mx-auto\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row flex-wrap max-cols-3 mw-100 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-edit\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Quick facts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Capital<\/strong>: Sanaa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Population<\/strong>: 30.9 million (48th)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Language<\/strong>: Arabic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Area<\/strong>: 555,000km\u00b2 (49th largest country)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-passport\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Visa<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">A visa is required for both Yemen and Socotra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Your tour operator should handle this for you. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-plane-arrival\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Getting in<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Yemen mainland: There is a flight from Cairo to Seiyun twice a week via Yemenia Air. You can also cross from Oman (<a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/visit-salalah-dhofar\/\"><strong>Salalah<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Socotra: Since January 2026, flights to Socotra depart from Jeddah with Yemenia on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row flex-wrap max-cols-3 mw-100 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-file-medical\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Travel Insurance<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en-eu\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=yemen_category_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">IATI Insurance<\/a><\/strong> is one of the very few that covers travel in Yemen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iatitravelinsurance.com\/en-eu\/?r=30867932099453&amp;cmp=yemen_category_en\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#fe9900\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>GET A QUOTE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-cloud-sun\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">The best time to visit<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Avoid coming here from May to the end of September, when temperatures average around 45\u00baC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Tours for Yemen &amp; Socotra<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Next departures: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Yemen<\/strong>: <em>November 19th to 24th, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/tours\/yemen-january\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#31541c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Socotra<\/strong>: <em>November 10th to 17th, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/expeditions.againstthecompass.com\/tours\/socotra-february\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#31541c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-atc-primary-green-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-atc-primary-green-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Which places can you visit in Yemen?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;grid-template-columns:27% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Yemen-text-box-category.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Yemen-text-box-category.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Yemen-text-box-category.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-41451 size-full\"><\/picture><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Today, the only stable and safe place you can visit in Yemen mainland is the eastern region of Hadramut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlights in Hadramut include the UNESCO site of Shibam, and Mukalla, Wadi Doa&#8217;n and plenty of rural villages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also visit the island of Socotra but that required a different visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, you can&#8217;t visit Sanaa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-atc-primary-green-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-atc-primary-green-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Top experiences in Yemen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Visiting mud-made towns like Shibam<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d7b17ab437a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d7b17ab437a\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-default wp-lightbox-container\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC01752-21.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC01752-21.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/DSC01752-21.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-52564\"><\/picture><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:17px\">And I specify towns because this isn\u2019t like the tiny mud village you may find in Mali or Sudan but they are actual towns built in the past as caravan cities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Shopping in a khat market<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d7b17ab4ec6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d7b17ab4ec6\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Shopping-in-a-khat-market.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Shopping-in-a-khat-market.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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style=\"font-size:17px\">In addition to sparing one day for chewing khat, visiting one of the many khat markets with tens of stalls selling all sorts of types and quality of khat is a real highlight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dragon Blood Trees of Socotra<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d7b17ab5820&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d7b17ab5820\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dragon-Blood-Trees-of-Socotra.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dragon-Blood-Trees-of-Socotra.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dragon-Blood-Trees-of-Socotra.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-52652\"><\/picture><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:17px\">It is named after the blood-like color of the red sap that the trees produce. It is considered the national tree of Yemen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Trekking around Wadi Doa\u2019n<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d7b17ab6133&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d7b17ab6133\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Trekking-around-Wadi-Doan.avif\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Trekking-around-Wadi-Doan.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Trekking-around-Wadi-Doan.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-52654\"><\/picture><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:17px\">This canyon-shaped valley offers plenty of trekking opportunities through unspoiled villages and spectacular views.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2\">Check our <a href=\"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/yemen-travel\/#3\"><strong>Yemen travel guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull d-flex flex-column has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#d4d4d4\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-atc-primary-green-color has-text-color\">tips for Yemen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom:30px;height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer white-spacer mx-auto\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns row flex-wrap max-cols-3 mw-100 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-user-shield\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Safety<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In Yemen mainland, Hadramut is the most stable region but remember that safety is relative. Armed escorts are a must. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Socotra on the other hand, is safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-walking\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Independent travel<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Yemen mainland: Independent travel not allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Socotra: Technically, it&#8217;s allowed but you can only get a visa through a local tour operator<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column col rounded-4 p-3 p-md-5 has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f8fffb\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-larger-font-size\" style=\"color:#31551d\"><i class=\"fas fa-bus-alt\"><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#31551d\">Transportation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Since independent travel is not allowed, you can only move around in a private car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-atc-primary-green-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-atc-primary-green-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">ALL MY ARTICLES ON YEMEN<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":52647,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39978","country","type-country","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/country\/39978","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/country"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/country"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52647"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39978"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39978"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/againstthecompass.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39978"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}