Patrick Schmetz
Wanderer & creative soul | FR/GER/ENG
Art Director @caution_contentproduction
☠️🤞🏻🤜🏼🤛🏻 #patrickenergy | Exploring the world, one adventure at a time

Where it all began… ❤️
17 years ago, I was 17. In a time before Instagram.

Where it all began… ❤️
17 years ago, I was 17. In a time before Instagram.

Journey into the Hadhramaut: from the sun drenched port of Mukalla, where salty breeze breath stories of the ancient Frankincense trade, to the vertiginous cliffs of Wadi Daw’an, dotted with terraced villages and blooming sidr trees resulting in the golden honey the Hadhramaut if famed for. In Haid al-Jazil, mud-brick houses cling bravely to a massive boulder, as if carved by giants. Further in, Sif unfolds beneath a white-plastered palace, while nearby the pastel-hued Buqshan Palace sits high in a feat of traditional Hadhrami architecture. Then there’s Shibam, the “Manhattan of the Desert,” where centuries-old mud-brick skyscrapers ripple like heat mirages at sunset. A drift across the sea from the coast of Hadhramaut to Socotra, is an island so alien it feels like another planet with dragon-blood trees, turquoise lagoons, and ethereal caves.
Join us March 22-April 5, 2026 on an expedition that weaves together history, mystical valleys, cliffside villages, and living architecture. DM for more information.
#Yemen
#Socotra
#Shibam

Journey into the Hadhramaut: from the sun drenched port of Mukalla, where salty breeze breath stories of the ancient Frankincense trade, to the vertiginous cliffs of Wadi Daw’an, dotted with terraced villages and blooming sidr trees resulting in the golden honey the Hadhramaut if famed for. In Haid al-Jazil, mud-brick houses cling bravely to a massive boulder, as if carved by giants. Further in, Sif unfolds beneath a white-plastered palace, while nearby the pastel-hued Buqshan Palace sits high in a feat of traditional Hadhrami architecture. Then there’s Shibam, the “Manhattan of the Desert,” where centuries-old mud-brick skyscrapers ripple like heat mirages at sunset. A drift across the sea from the coast of Hadhramaut to Socotra, is an island so alien it feels like another planet with dragon-blood trees, turquoise lagoons, and ethereal caves.
Join us March 22-April 5, 2026 on an expedition that weaves together history, mystical valleys, cliffside villages, and living architecture. DM for more information.
#Yemen
#Socotra
#Shibam

Journey into the Hadhramaut: from the sun drenched port of Mukalla, where salty breeze breath stories of the ancient Frankincense trade, to the vertiginous cliffs of Wadi Daw’an, dotted with terraced villages and blooming sidr trees resulting in the golden honey the Hadhramaut if famed for. In Haid al-Jazil, mud-brick houses cling bravely to a massive boulder, as if carved by giants. Further in, Sif unfolds beneath a white-plastered palace, while nearby the pastel-hued Buqshan Palace sits high in a feat of traditional Hadhrami architecture. Then there’s Shibam, the “Manhattan of the Desert,” where centuries-old mud-brick skyscrapers ripple like heat mirages at sunset. A drift across the sea from the coast of Hadhramaut to Socotra, is an island so alien it feels like another planet with dragon-blood trees, turquoise lagoons, and ethereal caves.
Join us March 22-April 5, 2026 on an expedition that weaves together history, mystical valleys, cliffside villages, and living architecture. DM for more information.
#Yemen
#Socotra
#Shibam

Journey into the Hadhramaut: from the sun drenched port of Mukalla, where salty breeze breath stories of the ancient Frankincense trade, to the vertiginous cliffs of Wadi Daw’an, dotted with terraced villages and blooming sidr trees resulting in the golden honey the Hadhramaut if famed for. In Haid al-Jazil, mud-brick houses cling bravely to a massive boulder, as if carved by giants. Further in, Sif unfolds beneath a white-plastered palace, while nearby the pastel-hued Buqshan Palace sits high in a feat of traditional Hadhrami architecture. Then there’s Shibam, the “Manhattan of the Desert,” where centuries-old mud-brick skyscrapers ripple like heat mirages at sunset. A drift across the sea from the coast of Hadhramaut to Socotra, is an island so alien it feels like another planet with dragon-blood trees, turquoise lagoons, and ethereal caves.
Join us March 22-April 5, 2026 on an expedition that weaves together history, mystical valleys, cliffside villages, and living architecture. DM for more information.
#Yemen
#Socotra
#Shibam

Journey into the Hadhramaut: from the sun drenched port of Mukalla, where salty breeze breath stories of the ancient Frankincense trade, to the vertiginous cliffs of Wadi Daw’an, dotted with terraced villages and blooming sidr trees resulting in the golden honey the Hadhramaut if famed for. In Haid al-Jazil, mud-brick houses cling bravely to a massive boulder, as if carved by giants. Further in, Sif unfolds beneath a white-plastered palace, while nearby the pastel-hued Buqshan Palace sits high in a feat of traditional Hadhrami architecture. Then there’s Shibam, the “Manhattan of the Desert,” where centuries-old mud-brick skyscrapers ripple like heat mirages at sunset. A drift across the sea from the coast of Hadhramaut to Socotra, is an island so alien it feels like another planet with dragon-blood trees, turquoise lagoons, and ethereal caves.
Join us March 22-April 5, 2026 on an expedition that weaves together history, mystical valleys, cliffside villages, and living architecture. DM for more information.
#Yemen
#Socotra
#Shibam

Journey into the Hadhramaut: from the sun drenched port of Mukalla, where salty breeze breath stories of the ancient Frankincense trade, to the vertiginous cliffs of Wadi Daw’an, dotted with terraced villages and blooming sidr trees resulting in the golden honey the Hadhramaut if famed for. In Haid al-Jazil, mud-brick houses cling bravely to a massive boulder, as if carved by giants. Further in, Sif unfolds beneath a white-plastered palace, while nearby the pastel-hued Buqshan Palace sits high in a feat of traditional Hadhrami architecture. Then there’s Shibam, the “Manhattan of the Desert,” where centuries-old mud-brick skyscrapers ripple like heat mirages at sunset. A drift across the sea from the coast of Hadhramaut to Socotra, is an island so alien it feels like another planet with dragon-blood trees, turquoise lagoons, and ethereal caves.
Join us March 22-April 5, 2026 on an expedition that weaves together history, mystical valleys, cliffside villages, and living architecture. DM for more information.
#Yemen
#Socotra
#Shibam

Journey into the Hadhramaut: from the sun drenched port of Mukalla, where salty breeze breath stories of the ancient Frankincense trade, to the vertiginous cliffs of Wadi Daw’an, dotted with terraced villages and blooming sidr trees resulting in the golden honey the Hadhramaut if famed for. In Haid al-Jazil, mud-brick houses cling bravely to a massive boulder, as if carved by giants. Further in, Sif unfolds beneath a white-plastered palace, while nearby the pastel-hued Buqshan Palace sits high in a feat of traditional Hadhrami architecture. Then there’s Shibam, the “Manhattan of the Desert,” where centuries-old mud-brick skyscrapers ripple like heat mirages at sunset. A drift across the sea from the coast of Hadhramaut to Socotra, is an island so alien it feels like another planet with dragon-blood trees, turquoise lagoons, and ethereal caves.
Join us March 22-April 5, 2026 on an expedition that weaves together history, mystical valleys, cliffside villages, and living architecture. DM for more information.
#Yemen
#Socotra
#Shibam

Journey into the Hadhramaut: from the sun drenched port of Mukalla, where salty breeze breath stories of the ancient Frankincense trade, to the vertiginous cliffs of Wadi Daw’an, dotted with terraced villages and blooming sidr trees resulting in the golden honey the Hadhramaut if famed for. In Haid al-Jazil, mud-brick houses cling bravely to a massive boulder, as if carved by giants. Further in, Sif unfolds beneath a white-plastered palace, while nearby the pastel-hued Buqshan Palace sits high in a feat of traditional Hadhrami architecture. Then there’s Shibam, the “Manhattan of the Desert,” where centuries-old mud-brick skyscrapers ripple like heat mirages at sunset. A drift across the sea from the coast of Hadhramaut to Socotra, is an island so alien it feels like another planet with dragon-blood trees, turquoise lagoons, and ethereal caves.
Join us March 22-April 5, 2026 on an expedition that weaves together history, mystical valleys, cliffside villages, and living architecture. DM for more information.
#Yemen
#Socotra
#Shibam

Journey into the Hadhramaut: from the sun drenched port of Mukalla, where salty breeze breath stories of the ancient Frankincense trade, to the vertiginous cliffs of Wadi Daw’an, dotted with terraced villages and blooming sidr trees resulting in the golden honey the Hadhramaut if famed for. In Haid al-Jazil, mud-brick houses cling bravely to a massive boulder, as if carved by giants. Further in, Sif unfolds beneath a white-plastered palace, while nearby the pastel-hued Buqshan Palace sits high in a feat of traditional Hadhrami architecture. Then there’s Shibam, the “Manhattan of the Desert,” where centuries-old mud-brick skyscrapers ripple like heat mirages at sunset. A drift across the sea from the coast of Hadhramaut to Socotra, is an island so alien it feels like another planet with dragon-blood trees, turquoise lagoons, and ethereal caves.
Join us March 22-April 5, 2026 on an expedition that weaves together history, mystical valleys, cliffside villages, and living architecture. DM for more information.
#Yemen
#Socotra
#Shibam

Running amok around the coolest island in the world. We’ve got departures going October-April this season, so get in contact to make Socotra happen 🇾🇪
#Socotra
#SocotraIsland
#Socotra_Island
#Yemen

Running amok around the coolest island in the world. We’ve got departures going October-April this season, so get in contact to make Socotra happen 🇾🇪
#Socotra
#SocotraIsland
#Socotra_Island
#Yemen

Running amok around the coolest island in the world. We’ve got departures going October-April this season, so get in contact to make Socotra happen 🇾🇪
#Socotra
#SocotraIsland
#Socotra_Island
#Yemen

Running amok around the coolest island in the world. We’ve got departures going October-April this season, so get in contact to make Socotra happen 🇾🇪
#Socotra
#SocotraIsland
#Socotra_Island
#Yemen

Running amok around the coolest island in the world. We’ve got departures going October-April this season, so get in contact to make Socotra happen 🇾🇪
#Socotra
#SocotraIsland
#Socotra_Island
#Yemen

Join us in Socotra 🇾🇪
Here are a few snaps from our group trip to Yemen’s little island back in April. There’s still space to join the October 19-26, 2025 Socotra tour as well as others. Send a DM for more info.
#Socotra
#SocotraIsland
#Socotra_Island
#Yemen
#DragonBloodTree
#WeirdPlants

Join us in Socotra 🇾🇪
Here are a few snaps from our group trip to Yemen’s little island back in April. There’s still space to join the October 19-26, 2025 Socotra tour as well as others. Send a DM for more info.
#Socotra
#SocotraIsland
#Socotra_Island
#Yemen
#DragonBloodTree
#WeirdPlants

Join us in Socotra 🇾🇪
Here are a few snaps from our group trip to Yemen’s little island back in April. There’s still space to join the October 19-26, 2025 Socotra tour as well as others. Send a DM for more info.
#Socotra
#SocotraIsland
#Socotra_Island
#Yemen
#DragonBloodTree
#WeirdPlants

Join us in Socotra 🇾🇪
Here are a few snaps from our group trip to Yemen’s little island back in April. There’s still space to join the October 19-26, 2025 Socotra tour as well as others. Send a DM for more info.
#Socotra
#SocotraIsland
#Socotra_Island
#Yemen
#DragonBloodTree
#WeirdPlants

Join us in Socotra 🇾🇪
Here are a few snaps from our group trip to Yemen’s little island back in April. There’s still space to join the October 19-26, 2025 Socotra tour as well as others. Send a DM for more info.
#Socotra
#SocotraIsland
#Socotra_Island
#Yemen
#DragonBloodTree
#WeirdPlants

Join us in Socotra 🇾🇪
Here are a few snaps from our group trip to Yemen’s little island back in April. There’s still space to join the October 19-26, 2025 Socotra tour as well as others. Send a DM for more info.
#Socotra
#SocotraIsland
#Socotra_Island
#Yemen
#DragonBloodTree
#WeirdPlants

Join us in Socotra 🇾🇪
Here are a few snaps from our group trip to Yemen’s little island back in April. There’s still space to join the October 19-26, 2025 Socotra tour as well as others. Send a DM for more info.
#Socotra
#SocotraIsland
#Socotra_Island
#Yemen
#DragonBloodTree
#WeirdPlants

Join us in Socotra 🇾🇪
Here are a few snaps from our group trip to Yemen’s little island back in April. There’s still space to join the October 19-26, 2025 Socotra tour as well as others. Send a DM for more info.
#Socotra
#SocotraIsland
#Socotra_Island
#Yemen
#DragonBloodTree
#WeirdPlants

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Oh my Beauty, Shibam - Manhattan of the desert… 😌 Yemen mainland photo dump #travel #yemen #photography

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Wadi dawan — mainland Yemen 🇾🇪 part 2 — photo dumb
#instatravel #travel #photography #travelphotography #yemen

Mainland Yemen photo dump - Mukalla city vibes hit different 🇾🇪 #yemen #instatravel #travelphotography #HiddenGems #yemenunfiltered

Mainland Yemen photo dump - Mukalla city vibes hit different 🇾🇪 #yemen #instatravel #travelphotography #HiddenGems #yemenunfiltered

Mainland Yemen photo dump - Mukalla city vibes hit different 🇾🇪 #yemen #instatravel #travelphotography #HiddenGems #yemenunfiltered

Mainland Yemen photo dump - Mukalla city vibes hit different 🇾🇪 #yemen #instatravel #travelphotography #HiddenGems #yemenunfiltered

Mainland Yemen photo dump - Mukalla city vibes hit different 🇾🇪 #yemen #instatravel #travelphotography #HiddenGems #yemenunfiltered

Mainland Yemen photo dump - Mukalla city vibes hit different 🇾🇪 #yemen #instatravel #travelphotography #HiddenGems #yemenunfiltered

Mainland Yemen photo dump - Mukalla city vibes hit different 🇾🇪 #yemen #instatravel #travelphotography #HiddenGems #yemenunfiltered

Mainland Yemen photo dump - Mukalla city vibes hit different 🇾🇪 #yemen #instatravel #travelphotography #HiddenGems #yemenunfiltered

Mainland Yemen photo dump - Mukalla city vibes hit different 🇾🇪 #yemen #instatravel #travelphotography #HiddenGems #yemenunfiltered

Mainland Yemen photo dump - Mukalla city vibes hit different 🇾🇪 #yemen #instatravel #travelphotography #HiddenGems #yemenunfiltered

Mainland Yemen photo dump - Mukalla city vibes hit different 🇾🇪 #yemen #instatravel #travelphotography #HiddenGems #yemenunfiltered

Mainland Yemen photo dump - Mukalla city vibes hit different 🇾🇪 #yemen #instatravel #travelphotography #HiddenGems #yemenunfiltered

Mainland Yemen photo dump - Mukalla city vibes hit different 🇾🇪 #yemen #instatravel #travelphotography #HiddenGems #yemenunfiltered

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel

socotra photo dump – part 1
trees look like broccoli, goats climb like ninjas, and I still can’t believe this place is real. Tour done with @safarexpeditions
#socotra #yemen #travel #instatravel
Life’s biggest plot twist? It goes by faster than you think. One day you’re diving into oceans, the next you’re a memory in someone else’s. After editing this video, it’s always clear—it’s not about the place itself, it’s about the journey and the people. 🌍✨ #WithoutYou #TravelDiary #BlinkAndItsGone #Wanderlust #TravelWithFriends #MemoriesMatter #AdventureAwaits #LifeCaptured #ThrowbackVibes #JourneyOverDestination #NatureLovers #TravelGram #SoulfulMoments
USA and Canada were great, but apparently, the travel blues come free with the ticket home. No worries, though—end of March, I’m off to Yemen 🇾🇪. Because why not up the stakes? #travelblues #instatravel #california
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