My MUST for Tunis is the short...
by Cam_el
My MUST for Tunis is the short trip to Sidi Bou Said. The trip itself is an adventure! Simply get on the local train that heads North. Everyone from the chicken to the businessman will travel with you. Bring a friend to hold on to; the train is often so packed you can't find a pole to hang onto.
Get off at Sidi Bou Said and follow the wave of people off to your right. The town of cliffs and white washed walled houses is located on the coast. Take a leisurely stroll down to the waters edge. The walk back up isn't as bad as it seems. The cafes await you at the top to refill your camel reserve anyways.
Sidi Bou Said is normally quite touristy, not always a treat, but the sights are well worth it. I wouldn't recomend making purchases here. You can find better deals in the markets in Tunis. However, if you lack Arabic or French fluency skills for Tunis's bazaar, it can be a shoppers relief. I miss the smell of the streets in the morning when the sounds from the minarets wake you up 'far too early for a Friday.'
As in all Islamic countries,...
by lunaviews
As in all Islamic countries, dress moderately - men and women alike. Cover your skin - the locals are not used to it and it upsets them. You are a guest in their country so follow their lead and show respect. Also, say 'shokran' - thank you - a lot. It works wonders.
Hotel du Lac
by barryg23
Said to have inspired the sand crawler in Star Wars, Hotel du Lac certainly stands out and catches the eye. It's located at the eastern end of the Ville Nouvelle near the Lake. We didn't visit the hotel but we walked past a number of times when exploring the Ville Nouvelle.
Great Value Tunis Resturant
by barryg23 about Noir et Blanc
After visiting a posh restaurant on our first night in Tunis we tried the other end of the scale at Noir & Blanc, a good value place near our hotel on rue de Yougoslavie. The average main course cost about 5 Dinar though I decided to splash out and try the 8D steak. We were brought the usual appetizer of olives, harissa and bread while for starter we both had Salade Tunisienne. The food was very nice and overall it was good value at 20 Dinar for everything.
Visiting Sidi Bou Said.
by Arkeolog
Visiting Sidi Bou Said. It's a little paradise,adorned in the colours of Mediterranean. Cobbled narrow streets and the delightful mixture of white houses with their blue balconies and shutters will take you to a magical world. It's my favorite place in Tunisia. The studded doors of Sidi Bou Said are available in paintings, ceramic stuff and magnets.
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