Tunisia What to Pack

  Neccesary toilet items that I carry
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  • Neccesary toilet items that I carry
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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

a good guide is priceless!

by kazander

if you're traveling around by car like we did, not too much luggage it's a pain to drag in and out of the hotels. conservative clothing to cover up those shoulders and legs.Sunglasses, some good sneakers or hiking shoes. Everything you could possibly think that you will need! It's not easy finding things in the smaller towns you will find a polarizing filter will be very helpful! We brought the Lonely Planet-Tunisia guide book with us, we couldn't have survived without it! It was very helpful when deciding which town we would visit as well as which hotels we would stay at. This book came complete with a ton of maps, which are very important, especially in the cities! You can also get maps from the car rental or in the airport.

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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...

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by Jim70563

Bring shoulder bags. Carry your purse across your chest. have a backpack? Lock the zippers. (Trust me if you go in a souk. We were lucky, some other hotel guests were not.) Wear sturdy shoes if going out to ruins, or the Desert. Women should remember that this is a Muslim country. (Heck, Men should remember this as well...)I saw local women swimming in the sea..FULLY dressed. Not a Bikini in sight. Bring anti-Diarrhea medicine. Or drink lots of Coca-Cola. I did the latter and was just fine. My Fiance did not, and wishes she had brought the former. Enough said. The voltage in use was 220V/50hz. There was no APS film to be found.(This was 1998, maybe they have a better supply now?) A camcorder. Just sit and record a street scene, maybe a food market, or a tourist souk. You may find it nice to watch and remember later when you return home. I have a video of a taxi ride from our hotel to...

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Lots of great sun

by Jacquelynn

Good walking shoes are, as always, a must. Bring a hat and suncreen if you sunburn easily. There were all types of dress in Tunisia, not at all the conservative dress (especially for women) that I had expected of a country in this region. Men tended to be well shaven. Bring toilet paper, (which wasn't to be found everywhere,) sunscreen, and medicine for an upset stomach. Bring your swim gear!

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Hot in summer, cold in winter

by LarsLous

Adapt your clothes to the season. In summer you should be careful with the sun, after all you are in Africa. In winter it is sometimes rather cold, so think to take at least a warm pullover along. We were there in spring, and as you can see on the photos, we were wearing pullovers in the morning, even in the Sahara As a lady, you should think to take your necessary toiletries along, you might have problems to get this stuff. Medical supplies should include an antibiotic against stomac problems, and a goog medicament to help you against Montezunas Revenge. Very hard guys use the local CousCous to prevent Tourista. In Tunis no problem, in the small villages in south, you should have your own things along.

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by dedeckerm.

When you will visiting a mosque, you must covered your legs and shoulders.Light clothing for summer but in wintertime you must take a cardigan with you. Take imodium (loperamidum) or another anti-diarrhoea with you. When it is to bad you can take an antibioticum such as ciproxine (ciprofloxacine 250 mg) And for stomach take motilium (domperidonum) Take a lot of films with you Sun lotion, sun glasses

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by bhazotl

If you're going to be traveling by bus, train, or louage, bring a big rucksack rather than a suitcase if possible. If you're in a car, a suitcase is just fine. Either way, make sure you bring a small day backpack that you can tote around with you as you explore on foot or on bike. Nothing in particular, but a good pair of walking shoes is highly recommended.Most Tunisians wear long sleeve shirts, pants and nice shoes (not sneakers) most of the time. No-one will look twice at you if you wear jeans. I like to try and blend in and be respectful of the culture as much as possible, so I generally wore slacks, long sleeve shirts, and Rockports (very comfortable, but look dressy enough to wear to a nice restaurant or nightclub). Most of the places you'll stay will have an available electrical outlet, so as long as you've got the right adapter/converter for your plug, you'll do fine. Batteries...

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by miromi

brrr. the desert is hot in the day but cold at night, literally freezing! lots and lots of layers, I tell you. Chicks don't really wear t-shirts, or at least ones with short arms. sunglasses because it gets very bright in the day toilet paper or packs of tissue! very important. maybe some aspirin when you get post traumatic toilet disorder from louage station toilets. watch out for cameras in the south, because sand gets in everywhere and it's insanely dusty.

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by Lula_G

Took a case and a rucksack for the dessert trip. Cotton clothing, and sandles. That's about all you need! You may need to cover your shoulders in the mosques. Sun tan lotion, mosi repellant is a must. Bikini of course! Shorts and tee-shirt for the desert. A fly swatter!

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by annie-t

If you are staying in a hotel a normal suitcase is fine... but if you should find yourself in a 5 star it is better to be a little more upmarket, as we were given the once over when we visited one of the more posher hotels!! Take trainers for camel riding, and other activities!!Also note that nighttimes can be a bit chilly in the evenings!(April/ May) Take every thing that you think you will need; we met some people with a small child who had an upset stomach, and hadn't thought to bring diorralite; always remember to rehydrate. It might be an idea to take 2 adapters for charging batteries, as well as being able to dry your hair!! Whiskey is a huge bartering tool, as it is very expensive in Tunisia, most people are willing to trade!!

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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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