Tunis Favorites

Favorite thing: Have a glimpse of a tiny little town on the hills - Sidi Bou Said. It preserved all kinds of Tunisian architecture and is protected by the Nature Protection Organization. The most amazing thing about Sidi Bou Said is that all town is in blue and white. This is the place of pilgrimage of painters from all over the world - it inspires them.

Fondest memory: I was impressed by the Hall of Sculptures in Bardo museum. In the corner there is a statue of Jupiter, his one arm is raised upwards (taking energy from the Heaven), the other hand gives this energy to you. Hold his hand for a while and get some energy.

Favorite thing: Visit Bardo Museum , which can be proud of its collection of mosaic (since the Roman times) - the largest in the world. It is situated in the building which is more than 300 years old, built in Arabic and Muslem style, the ceilings are of plaster, the walls are ceramic.

Favorite thing: 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.

Fondest memory: 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.'

Favorite thing: Walk through the marketplace—the Casbah—you take a trip back in time and visit the set of a movie. You literally are transported to the year 1200, walking amongst the hoards of locals. You expect Indiana Jones to come riding through the place, whip or gun in hand.

Fondest memory: On the way back to our ferry to Gibraltar, we saw a guy offering camel rides on the side of the road. The whole place is full of the unlikely, but I suggest only a day trip there, it is so-o-o stimulating!

Favorite thing: Shop at the Medina. The medina of Sousse is fairly good for shopping. There is little that you will find here, that isn't available in other major tourist destinations elsewhere in Tunisia. In the huge 4 storey shopping mall right outside the medina, they even have items imported from all over northern Africa, and also some items from Africa south of the Sahara.

Favorite thing: Explore the streets and buildings for the outstanding tilework - even the bank machines are decorated with the most beautiful colours of tiles. Also, visit the souks (markets) for a real Tunisian experience.

Fondest memory: My day spent in Sidi Bou Said - a sparkling gem of a village situated high up overlooking the turquoise Mediterranean. All the buildings are stark white and every door is painted the most remarkable blue - specially mixed for the residents. A photographer's dream.

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