| Tunisia is the smallest of the North African | | | | in Tunisia for up to three months without needing |
| countries but also a very popular one, with a | | | | a visa, though Australian and New Zealand citizens |
| culture and historical sights to compete with the | | | | can only get two weeks on arrival. Extensions are |
| best in North Africa. The fact that Tunisia was | | | | easy to obtain in Tunis, though they will take |
| occupied by many of the great Mediterranean | | | | around two weeks to issue. Israeli citizens are not |
| empires during its turbulent history, has given it a | | | | allowed into the country. |
| unique and interesting way of life which is unlike its | | | | Cost - Tunisia is a budget travelers dream |
| larger neighbors. | | | | destination with plenty to see and costs which are |
| There is plenty to see and do in this small country | | | | extremely low. A budget of $15 a day will get |
| and in fact many European citizens do. With | | | | you by easily enough, including a night in a guest |
| stunning Islamic architecture, Roman and | | | | house, local transport and food. If you budget a |
| Carthaginian ruins and amazingly friendly people it | | | | little more you will be able to have a more |
| was always going to be a tourist hot spot, but | | | | comfortable guest house and have the chance to |
| add to this a beautiful sandy coastline and amazing | | | | visit the more out of the way places. |
| desert landscapes in the south and you have | | | | The Sights - For such a small country, Tunisia has |
| yourself one hell of a destination. | | | | a wealth of sights and activities for the visitor. |
| The best time to visit Tunisia is the spring months | | | | Tunis the capital is a relaxed place and it is easy |
| between March and May when the temperatures | | | | to stay here for a few days without wanting to |
| are nice and warm, summer is popular with | | | | escape. There are plenty of sights within day trip |
| European citizens and can be stiflingly hot and the | | | | distance from the city including some wonderful |
| accommodation is at a premium. | | | | ruins such as ancient Carthage and Utica. |
| Health-wise - The medical services available in | | | | The coastline is fantastic with some stunning |
| Tunisia are not of a very good standard and if | | | | beaches and bays and there is something for |
| you are taken seriously ill, the chances are you will | | | | everyone ranging from the jet-setters amongst |
| need to be evacuated by air to Italy. Waterborne | | | | you to those looking for a more secluded place to |
| viruses are a problem so basic water hygiene will | | | | stay. The only problem with this is the fact that in |
| need to be taken into consideration, such as | | | | the summer it is packed out with European |
| boiling the water or even better drinking only | | | | citizens who have discovered the beaches in the |
| bottled water. As is the same with any hot | | | | last five years. |
| country, you will need to watch out for sunstroke | | | | Another highlight of a visit to Tunisia is visiting the |
| and dehydration as well as sunburn. Drink plenty | | | | Oasis town of Tozeur, with its spectacular |
| of water, take in plenty of salt and cover up! | | | | scenery and vibrant market life. A great way to |
| Snakes are a problem in the south, so keep your | | | | enjoy the scenery of the worlds greatest desert |
| wits about you if you visit the region. | | | | is to take a three day camel safari, a great |
| Visas and docs - Most western citizens can stay | | | | experience and amazing value! |