"Land of Hannibal - Tunisia" Tunisia by csordila

Tunisia Travel Guide: 4,892 reviews and 13,289 photos

Tunisia is one of the few places in the world where hotels give a better exchange rate than the banks.
The country is the most sophisticated, relaxed and tolerant state in North Africa.
Women travelers are very safe when traveling alone.
The best seasons to travel to Tunisia are spring or autumn.
However, if you just want to lie on a beach and enjoy sun-bath,
head towards Tunisia in July or August, when hot, sunny days are almost guaranteed.
When taking tours, make sure the guide speaks English. If you do not ask, French will be the language spoken.
Most of the residents speak French as fluently as Arabic. read more

Customs of the Arab Table

Tunisian ratatouille

Hospitality is a must, whether a person is a dear friend or merely an acquaintance, whether invited or just dropped by.
If invited to an Arab home for dinner, no gift is expected but chocolate or flowers are appreciated, and you are expected to return the invitation and entertain the hosts at your home.
The host will invite you to come to the table saying "tafathalo", which means "do me the honour", and encourage you to take a couple of things from each plate to enjoy the different flavors.
But do not feel that you have to fill your plate just because your host is insisting that you try every dish.
After the meal, the guest says "daymah" or "amer", which means "May the blessings stay with your home". read more

Sahara

.... a rare sight: desert comes to life

The best time for visiting the Sahara is probably late autumn or early spring, when the max. temperature is less than 30°C during the day and the min. temperature more than 5°C at night. It is unlikely to encounter rainfall, but if yes, then the water comes tumbling down with vehement strength and washes everything away, and it is strange, but here is frequenter drowning in the water, than the death by thirst.
The water is naturally vital for the oases. All drops of water is collected, is stored and is leaded to the suitable places with a drainage system.
The oases are wonderful, because the world of the sand changes suddenly to a dreamland. Often after the rains the whole desert comes to life even with flowers.
The sand dunes for us, who know the snow, resemble the snowdrifts mostly, only in other colour. The roads and the plantations of the oases are protected by fences weaved from palm tree branch. read more

Last visit to Tunisia: Apr 2006
Intro Updated Dec 28, 2011
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..to show them the unforgettable sunset - Tunisia

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hunterV Mar 14, 2010 at 4:01 AM

Excellent page, Laszlo ! It's always fun to read your pages! Thanks a lot! ><><><><
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Yaqui Jan 23, 2010 at 7:50 PM

Great tips and such a beautiful sunset intro photo! I enjoyed the tour!
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SLLiew May 30, 2009 at 10:33 AM

Great tip on the best time to visit Tunisia.
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lynnehamman Apr 25, 2009 at 1:50 AM

Lazlo- an interesting perspective on Tunisia. Good warning tips, and nice photos. I liked the Tunisia A-Z tip.
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Nemorino Mar 24, 2009 at 4:21 PM

Yes, I'm sure it must be a fantastic feeling to be riding a camel in a green oasis and have ripe dates fall into your lap!
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jumpingnorman Feb 24, 2009 at 7:47 PM

Tunisia definitely on my wishlist! Nice sunset pic! Norman :)
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starship Feb 22, 2009 at 6:47 PM

Excellent tips and very useful!! Hope to see more of Tunisia some day and the places of history.