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Tunisia A to Z

by csordila

Ali baba: His companions were the forty robbers, whose descendants - according to some tourists - are the merchants of Tunisia.Baksheesh: That's what you do not have to give, but obligatory. Exceeds often the performance of your wallet.Camel: Not the winner of the animal beauty contest. Carthage: The capital of the Punic realm, Scipio a Roman strategist razed it, but a lot of thing to see remained yet.Dates: It is a fantastic feeling, when riding a camel in the green oasis, ripe dates fall into your lap. Indeed, the conditions of the paradise, as long as it does not need to be paid the price of camel ride.Hotel: Most of them have been built in the past few years. The category is determined by a shot in the dark merely, otherwise are twins.Java coffee: This is, which is not known, neither even by mere report here. The Arab coffee substitute made from ground date seed and I suspect that...

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Kairouan - Syndicat d'Initiative

by Willettsworld

The Syndicat d'Initiative is located to the north of the town beside the Aghlabid Basins and is where you can obtain a single ticket which allows you admission into the main tourist attractions in Kairouan. The ticket, which costs TD7 plus TD1 for camera charge, includes entry into the Great Mosque, Aghlabid Basins, Zaouia of Sidi Sahab, Zaouia of Sidi Amor Abbada, Bir Barouta, Raqqada Islamic Art Museum and Zaouia of Sidi Abid el-Ghariani. If you're visiting the Aghlabid Basins, then stop off on the rooftop of the Syndicat d'Initiative for a good view of them.

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Monastir - Monty Python

by Willettsworld

Recognise the Nador tower in the Ribat? Well if you saw the film Monthy Python's Life of Brian then you probably would as it was featured in a scene where Brian (played by Graham Chapman) fell of the top only to be rescued by a passing alien spaceship. Another famous scene filmed within the Ribat was that of Biggus Dickus with some 500 Tunisians laughing at Michael Palin. I think the stoning scene was also filmed outside the walls of Ribat.

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Carthage - One ticket for all sites

by Willettsworld

When you enter your first tourist sight, you're able to visit the rest of the sights with one all day ticket which saves you having to but individual tickets all the time. The ticket costs TD7 plus TD1 for camera charge and covers the amphitheatre, Roman villas, Roman Theatre, Paleo-Christian Museum, Carthage Museum on Byrsa Hill, Sanctuary of Tophet, Antonine Baths and Magon Quarter. You have to pay extra in order to visit the L'Acropolium or Cathedral on top of Byrsa Hill.

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ROMAN REMAINS

by Elisabcn

Tunisia is maybe the second country after Italy to have the best roman remains. Complete cities with their baths, forum, dwellings, markets... are still standing in very good conditions and they are very impressive. -Some remains like El Jem's amphitheater or Dougga are very important and they form part of the Unesco's World Heritage; -Others are very special, like Bulla Regia, where houses were built underground, or Thuburbo Majus, that kept its former punic pattern-Others like Mactaris, Cillum, Musti... are too off the beaten path, but are nice to visit too if you have some time left

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tipping.

by smithy65

most of the people here work long hours for very little pay. be as generous as you can if the service is good.if like me you tip the maids on a weekly or end of trip basis as oppossed to daily, try and find them personally instead of leaving tip in room for them. we noticed that the maids who were cleaning all week were often moved elsewhere by senior staff on tipping days so they pocketed them themselves. best memory of tunisia was learning to swim in the indoor pool.

More than palms, beaches and camels

by rdhussan

Tunisia is like an arabian woman, it hide it's beauty under her cloth and only the one who really want will see her real face. The best way to explore this beautiful country is just to travel around by buses, trains, louages or taxis. Than you can see real life and real Tunisia without a artificial shine made for tourists. It's worth to see all the interesting places as Tozeur, Tamerza, Chebika, Douz, Matmata, El Jem.Must visit Ras ed Drak - the most beautiful beach of Tunisia or Villa Sebastian - a building in Hammamet - then you can say that you've seen a little of real "pearl of Maghreb" how tunisians call their country. Smiled and helpfull people. The taste of "brik" and coscous. The smell of yasmin.

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Hotel Sidi Driss

by sandysmith

Just nearby in Matmata is the Hotel Sidi Driss - used in the Star Wars Movie - time to have a look around here and check out the pictures of the film producers in the bar.Located 40 km. from the southern Tunisian oasis town of Gabes.

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Travelling around Tunisia

by Kevin-UK

I returned yesterday from my 4th trip to Tunisia, the first 3 in my 4x4 the most recent back-packing. What you will enjoy will depend on your age, interests and of course whether or not you are a squeeky clean tourist. Do you speak French, or indeed Arabic, as this would obviously make a huge difference when it comes to both "local respect" and negotiating a price. Public transport is cheap, trains are quick and generally clean and comfortable, express buses (major routes) are also good. Long distances can be covered at night, there are no "sleepers" but you'll sleep if you're tired enough. You don't have to look for "trips", they will find you, within 5 mins of arriving in Douz we were approached with recommendations for both hotels and trips. We needed neither as we had already made our own plans.A lot of the good trips will either be a very long day or be spread over at least two...

Tunisia

by Arc86

Isn't that a bit overstated?1. There are no Taliban in Tunisia. You confuse something. The Taliban regime was in Afghanistan..thousands of kilometers from Tunisia.2. I heard that this two Austrian passed the border to Algeria (a country that is a lot more dangerous and everyone is telling you, you should stay out), and have there been kidnapped.Tunisia is safe. There have only been one terrorist attack during the last 20 years.I would rate Egypt a lot more dangerous. There is a lot more potential for terrorism.

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Park Inn  Ile de Jerba

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  I'm planning to visit Tunisia in November, can anyone suggest a good budget hostels in Tunis, Kairouan and Sousse? I was... 

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A: The YHA in the souk in Tunis is pretty cool. The problem is getting there. During the day, the souk is packed making it difficult to manage with your backpack. At night,... 

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