Yemen

Ancient ruins, in a land long at war.

US travel advisory: Level 4 · checked 2026-11-02
Photo: ai@ce · CC BY 2.0
This is a first draft of the Yemen list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Must-See

Must-See
Heritage · UNESCO

Sana'a

Gingerbread tower-houses, in an ancient city in conflict.

Guide Coming Soon
Must-See
Nature · UNESCO

Socotra

An alien island of umbrella-like trees.

Guide Coming Soon

Worth a Detour

Worth a Detour
Heritage · UNESCO

Shibam

A mud-brick skyscraper city called the Manhattan of the Desert.

Guide Coming Soon

On the Map

Grey pins: guides still being written.