be open-minded
by Mirtsa
Sousse is a resort and there is plenty of tourists from april to october. The best place in Sousse is the Medina, the old part of the city, where you can buy souvenirs, meet locals, who ask always the same qustion "where are you come from?" but it is funny! By the way, they ask this question in every language, even Estonian....
Bonne Annee!
by Willettsworld
I happened to be in Sousse over the New Year period and one custom that seems to have been brought over by the French is to buy a Bonne Annee cake. There are several cake shops around the town that were selling large gateau type cakes and it seems to be customary to buy one on New Years Eve as loads of people well carrying them in large boxes in order to transport them back home.
Fighting the Heat - Part I
by aliante1981
Travels to places like Tunisia involves a lot of fighting the heat, especially if you, like me (I am still surprised as to why I did that), go there right in the middle of the summer. Here’s a list of useful items to take:
- Hats and other covering: Large brimmed hats that provide head covering and some shade. For women, they are also a proof of modesty, welcomed when visiting old churches and mosques. Scarves and the like covering shoulders and arms can keep the sun off during treks. A cloth hat or scarf can be soaked to help keep the head cool.
- "Squeeze Breeze": this is a water bottle with a sprayer and a battery-operated fan attached. The beach toy to take with you!
- Sun block: While sun blocks may be purchased in Tunisia, people tend to prefer sticking with their own favourite brand (the skin, too, ‘gets used’ to it), and there’s not guarantee you’ll find it on the spot. So take your own, if you have preferences!
Port el Kantaoui Fountains
by sandysmith
Apart from the marina another feature of this tourist village are the so called dancing fountains - you walk past 2 lots after Hannibal Park to eventually reach the marina. At different times of the day they have different displays and at night they are colourfully lit up too - unfortunately we didn't get to see them in the evenings.
Around Sousse by a Cart
by Childish
To be honest, I never tried this type of transportation in Sousse. I meant to, but there was no time for that. If you find these cabs romantic... don't forget the smell...
The poor horses usually spend the whole day in the heat waiting for a client. I haven't seen them to be fed but I saw the washing procedure.
I suppose you need to bargain with the driver.