Tagged With: Tunisia
Lesser-Known Holiday Gems
If the crowded beaches of Spain and the Algarve make you want to run screaming for the hills, then maybe it’s time to try somewhere a little different on your next summer getaway. You can jet off to the far reaches of the Caribbean or disappear to the other side of the world if you … Continue reading
Tunisia Day V: Tozeur to Tunis
My final full day in Tunisia was filled with a ridiculous amount of driving. We headed northwards, back towards Tunis, a journey that enveloped the whole day with just a few stops. Our first stop was at a small Berber village we happened to driving through. We jumped out of the Land Cruiser and had … Continue reading
Tunisia Day IV: Metlaoui, Tamerza, Nefta
First on the agenda today was a morning excursion aboard the Red Lizard, an historic 19th century passenger train, these days running a single line from Metlaoui to Redeyef. It’s often been voted one of the must-do things before you die, and the views during the 45 minute journey each way demonstrate exactly why. From … Continue reading
Tunisia Day III: Douz and Tozeur
Our day began with a brief trip to a local market in Douz. It only happens once a week, so we were lucky to be around for it. There wasn’t a tourist in sight. Sellers offered household electronics next to traditional spice stalls. These guys were selling tyres and they seemed to be making a … Continue reading
Tunisia Day II: Djerba and Douz
After waking up to sun-soaked, gorgeous views over the Mediterranean this morning, we had a delicious breakfast (photographic evidence to tempt you below) before heading out on our first sightseeing mission of the trip. We stopped off for a brief wander around a street or two in Tunis, where we took some lovely photos and … Continue reading
Tunisia Day I: Tunis
We reached Tunisia just in time for a freshen up before dinner. So after a thirty minute drive from Tunis Carthage airport, we arrived at the Regency Hotel in Gammarth and were ushered into our rooms. Mine was awesome. It had a living room/dining room with its own bar and a bed fit for both a … Continue reading
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