Written by hagnel2 on November 27, 2004
- This is the only ship’s tour we took, and it was on the first port of call.
Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, was at one time the center of trade between Europe and the eastern...
Written by Richard Cain on June 20, 2005
- The Arabic name "Sahel" means coast or margin. In the case of the sub-Saharan, Sahel it is the margin of the desert, but in Tunisia, it is the little bulge in its east coast. Ranging...
Written by Richard Cain on June 28, 2005
- We’d first heard about the Kerkennah Islands from Paul Theroux’s book about his trip around the Mediterranean. Theroux is known as a crabby individual who seeks out places to visit where no one else goes...
Written by fizzytom on June 17, 2003
- This entry is to serve as advice to any weary travellers looking for refreshment in Tunis.
Cafes and coffee shops are very different. Cafes are essentially a male domain and in Tunis you can find...
Written by fizzytom on August 5, 2003
- Sadly we never found out the name (if it had one) of this little cafe tucked away in the depths of the medina. However, I shall never forget how much we enjoyed it and I...
Written by fizzytom on June 2, 2003
- Tunis is a city of contrasts. Away from the medina are the modern streets of the New Town. It's here that you can see the French influence; the main Avenue Bourgiba looks like it's been...
Written by fizzytom on May 27, 2003
- A louage is basically a big taxi. Most towns have a louage point - a noisy and usually fume-filled parking lot where the white and red vehicles wait until they have as many passengers as...
Written by fizzytom on July 25, 2003
- I have an idea for a new concept in travel and tourism. We all know about "eco-tourism," well I am going to be the architect of "taste-tourism." As I tell you about my trip to...
Written by fizzytom on July 15, 2003
- In the markets and the medinas of Tunisia, you are expected to haggle. Haggling is fun and, if you do it properly, will make sure that you don't go home with some worthless rubbish you've...
Written by fizzytom on July 14, 2003
- Hammamet's medina overlooks the sea, next to a pretty sandy beach where the fishing boats lie for the evening. As soon as you approach the medina you will be besieged by young men trying to...
Tunisia
Tourism and Travel Guide