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Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
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Tunisia : When and where to go ?
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Tunisia : Maps and Facts
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The Mediterranean climate is predominant on the Tunisian territory: Temperatures are higher in the south, but the summer is hot and dry throughout the country, spring and autumn are mild and winters are cold and very damp. It can snow on the mountains whereas some desert areas do not experience rainfall from one year to another. |
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What to do in Tunisia
Rich in its history influenced by various civilizations, Tunisia also has many diverse and beautiful landscapes.
Tunis, the capital, has many attractions: The Medina built in the7th century, the Zaytuna Mosque, the perfume-makers’ market at Souk el-Attarine, the Tourbet el-Bey mausoleum, the centre of Popular Arts and Traditions, the Cathedral of St. Vincent and the Bardo Museum are just some examples. Carthage is a must-see place, even if it may prove slightly disappointing due to the lack of remaining remains on the site: The Punic area of Byrsa, the ruins of the Antoninus Baths, the St. Louis Cathedral, the amphitheater where only the arena only remains, the tophet where children were sacrificed to the gods and the El Abidine mosque, are the main discovery stopovers of this town. Sidi Bou Saïd is a charming town overlooking the sea where you will enjoy strolling between the white walled houses decorated with bright blue railings and flowered patios, on the central square are various stores. Discover the south of Tunisia by going down to the Tozeur and Nafta oases, with their palms rising up from the middle of the desert, and their vivacious old town areas. The island of Djerba will give you the opportunity to enjoy some relaxation on its beautiful beaches and also pleasant walks through the souks of Houmt-Souk to contemplate its beautiful mosques. |
Tunisia : The basics
The plane is the fastest means of transportation from Europe, arriving in Tunis, Djerba or Monastir.
A visa is not required if you are European and your stay does not exceed three months. The currency in circulation is the Tunisian dinar. For your budget, anticipate €12 for an average meal in a small local restaurant, and less than €30 for a double room with breakfast. There are no special health precautions to take; only protect yourself against the sun and the usual recommendations apply about not drinking tap water, don’t forget to peel fruit and vegetables. For transportation within the country, the SNTRI buses are quick and inexpensive. Another good solution is the shared taxis. For those who wish to take souvenirs home to their friends and family, the souks and craftwork markets will give you plenty to choose from: Silver jewellery, carpets, Nabeul pottery, leather slippers, copper plates, blankets, basketwork, spices.... |
Towns in Tunisia
Capital of Tunisia, Tunis has over 700 thousand inhabitants, and almost two and a half million if one considers the entire city. It is built in the Gulf, north of the country.
The city underwent a Mediterranean climate with cool wet winters and hot summers and dry, and a beautiful sunshine throughout the year. You can visit the medina, which is the historic heart of the city, with its palace, mausoleum of Tourbet El Bey, and the Zaytuna mosque, then the district of La Fayette with the Great Synagogue, and the Garden Habib Thamer.
The souks are another undeniable attraction of the city, with its maze of narrow streets, throngs of artisans and their shops, which constitute a festival of colors, smells and sounds. You can also visit the National Museum of Bardo, with its magnificent Roman mosaics, or the Dar Ben Abdallah, a former palace became a museum of popular arts and traditions.
The city is also the center of the country's cultural life, and you can attend many shows, theater, opera, ballet, puppetry, circus, but also participate in festivals like the Festival International de Carthage, which depicts in the amphitheater singers, actors, musicians and dancers, or the Carthage Film Festival.
Bus and subway can get around the city, which is served by an international airport.
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• Tozeur
City of Tunisia, Tozeur account for just under 70 000 inhabitants. It presents itself as an oasis at the doors of the Sahara desert, and surrounded by a vast palm grove. She underwent a desert climate, hot and dry with cool nights and even colder in winter.
Its history dates back to prehistoric times, and it also contains vestiges of Roman occupation. The city has long been an important hub for trade. You can visit the labyrinthine alleys of the medina, houses built of clay bricks, the museum and the zoo Dar Cheraït desert with its native animals, snakes, fennec foxes, gazelles, camels and scorpions.
A golf course was built to enhance the tourist influx, which is also favored by a well developed hotel park since the 90's and an international airport in the high capacity.
Tozeur is the starting point for many excursions in the Great Tunisian South, especially to Nafta and Trash, to the Chott el Jerid and its mirages, or to the region of Matmata and its decorations that were used in the filming of Star Wars. Several restaurants in town will serve you an excellent Tunisian cuisine.
