What I wish I knew before visiting TUNISIA | Ultimate Travel Guide 2024 - food, transport, safety

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  • @thornton
    @thornton  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Where do you think the next destination on the channel is? 👀
    Crossing Tunisia by train ➡ th-cam.com/video/IuNogl_rX5A/w-d-xo.html
    First impressions of the capital, Tunis ➡ th-cam.com/video/-c9SrqFSREk/w-d-xo.html

    • @aminemethlouthi
      @aminemethlouthi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Tunisia's constitution means a secular state with many Christians and Jews and a country of freedoms. Islam is not the state religion. The Tunisian state is secular, but the majority of the people are Muslim by inheritance and by name, that is. Among them are those who are religiously committed and those who do not understand anything about the religion of Islam. Every person is free, and most of them are not committed. For example, Tunisian law criminalizes what is permitted by religion, and the opposite is true. For example, Tunisia is one of the Arab and African peoples who consume the most alcohol. In short, Tunisia is not Iran and its people are white-skinned. Do not compare us to sub-Saharan Africans.

  • @JustTunes31
    @JustTunes31 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +92

    I went on a solo trip to Tunisia in January and visited most of the places you went to. I felt safe and enjoyed it more than Morocco where I felt everyone was just trying to rip me off all the time whereas Tunisia was way more laid back.
    I'm planning on going again in 2025 to try and see more Roman ruins.

    • @eymenhanno
      @eymenhanno 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      i advise you to rent a car during your trip , it will make transportation a lot easier.

    • @tj1913b
      @tj1913b 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do you feel it's safe right now for tourism even though travel alerts for UK and USA government are saying they are high? I'm a woman looking to travel solo in October.

    • @JustTunes31
      @JustTunes31 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@tj1913b I based myself in Sousse and then just used the same private guide who took me to the places I wanted to see - El Jem, Carthage, Sidi bou Said. Tunis old town. Felt comfortable with a guide with me plus I got lots of interesting information on the places that I visited

    • @ytlfv
      @ytlfv 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, I would like to connect with you to get more details of your travel and what do you plan to cover in 2025?

    • @ex-setorwofia
      @ex-setorwofia 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for sharing this opinion. Good to know. I know Morocco quite well and yes, you are right it isn't very relaxing for tourists despite I love it.

  • @Devrimci_Azeri
    @Devrimci_Azeri 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Tunisia is in the first places among the Arab countries and countries in the Maghreb that I want to visit. I want to come to Libya one day and visit the historical places. Love from Azerbaijan to the people of Tunisia

  • @GhassenSalah
    @GhassenSalah 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Thank you Tom for this Tunisian Series. I really enjoyed it.
    If you ever come back to Tunisia, be sure to try these 100% traditional and vegetarian dishes. They will allow you to enjoy the local food while respecting your dietary preferences :
    1- Slata Mechouia : A grilled salad made from roasted peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic, then chopped and mixed with olive oil and spices. Just ask that they don't add tuna on top
    2- Kafteji : A dish made from fried vegetables such as potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, and pumpkin, mixed together and served with bread. It has eggs though, I don't know whether you eat eggs or not
    3- Shakshouka : A dish made with tomatoes, onions, and peppers, typically served with eggs poached on top.
    4- Lablabi : A chickpea soup typically flavored with cumin, garlic, and olive oil, and often garnished with harissa
    5- Couscous with Vegetables : Although couscous is often served with meat or fish, you can always ask for a vegetarian version
    6- Omek Houria : a type of mashed carrot salad and it's super delicious

    • @thornton
      @thornton  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Thanks for the detail!

    • @wheelyliving4093
      @wheelyliving4093 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you GhassenSalah, you have made us very happy indeed!!!!....I eat meat, but my wife does not, however, as a veggie, fish is okay, especially Tuna. You've made her very happy, and she loves the descriptions. We both look forward to trying every dish. A Salaam alaicum. :)

  • @williamadams7136
    @williamadams7136 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Ultimate travel guides would be an awesome video series.

  • @joanbennettnyc
    @joanbennettnyc 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    The zoom shot of you at 2:26 is wonderfully "Chief Brody On The Beach In Jaws" -- very good use of that technique throughout the whole piece. EVERYTHING about your work (your voice, your open-mindedness, your camera work, your writing) is pure perfection. (I produced network TV for 25 years). You and your work are amazing. THANK YOU!

  • @MichelePonte
    @MichelePonte 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I'm heading there soon and I was starching for some general info and I found you. Good video, thank you!

  • @plonss
    @plonss 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Very informative ! You just touched on everything I wanted to know about travelling in Tunisia

  • @schelb-c1l
    @schelb-c1l 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I’m loving your videos, so much information, great knowledge.

  • @adityapradeep4020
    @adityapradeep4020 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thanks for the video. I was considering visiting Tunisia since I have heard cool things about it. This helped provide a lot of clarity to some of my questions. Thanks Tom and hopefully I visit Tunisia soon!

    • @balkissayadi673
      @balkissayadi673 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're always welcome ❤❤❤❤

  • @MandyMcLaughlin-h7d
    @MandyMcLaughlin-h7d 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I am going to Tunisia on my own next year and so looking forward to it 😊

    • @Traceishere
      @Traceishere 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I first went when I was 18 with parents, loved it was hooked,,,then went a few times after that with friends stayed at the Tour Khalef ,,, even after 10 years people in the street remember you, amazing, I am going to go again soon!!! enjoy,

  • @margaretawith1129
    @margaretawith1129 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Absolutely love your positivity and can't wait to visit Tunisia ❤

  • @grandslam1998
    @grandslam1998 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good advice and vid. Just spent 14 Days touring on my own. I had a wonderful time!

  • @realhawaii5o
    @realhawaii5o 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    11:00 I love travelling in Marshrutkas in the ex-USSR. Basically the same thing. Pretty flexible way of travelling and super cheap.

  • @club2146
    @club2146 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    All the words of thanks do not do justice to your efforts. I offer you the most beautiful words of thanks and gratitude from a heart overflowing with love, respect and appreciation for you. Thank you for this wonderful video on Tunisia. I am very happy to have people like you visit Tunisia. All praise, respect and appreciation to you for all this support and interest in my country, Tunisia.
    💖👍👍

  • @Rdorulesbc2
    @Rdorulesbc2 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    great video man! had the idea to go there randomly and you video helped me make my mind :)

    • @Traceishere
      @Traceishere 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      never gone randomly yet,,,

  • @liamtahaney713
    @liamtahaney713 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Looks awesome!!! Might be my first african destination 😎. Have met a few tunisians and always quite enjoyed their company

    • @thornton
      @thornton  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You should definitely visit :)

    • @balkissayadi673
      @balkissayadi673 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're always welcome by Tunisians🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @magrebinoberbero
      @magrebinoberbero 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As tu perdu la raison ?
      Tu es un rêveur arabe tunisien trompé.
      Vous, les tunisiens, devriez être fier de votre sang et de votre race arabe, et rappelez que vous êtes arabes et musulmans tunisiens .
      De plus, les Maltais sont différents des Arabes tunisiens, les Maltais sont chrétiens ou catholiques et ils font partie du sud de l'Europe et leur culture est complètement différente de votre culture arabe et musulmane. .
      Vive tous les Algériens, Libyens et Marocains d’Afrique du Nord et du monde
      🇩🇿🇱🇾🇲🇦🇩🇿. 💓💓

  • @JuliaFrasineanu
    @JuliaFrasineanu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Such a fantastic, informative video, thank you so much!

  • @bastienJSD
    @bastienJSD หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Tom, very useful and straightforward feedback on your trip. I'm going there for a couple of month as digital nomad and you gave me great insights and basic tips and tricks. Great job on your videos, very helpful. All the best !

  • @thedoeguy
    @thedoeguy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I enjoyed your Tunisia videos. I don't have Arabic and my French isn't great. But I traveled by train to El Djem and Sousse with no trouble. I also did a lot of riding on the Tunis light rail metro system (especially to the Bardo) and the TGM interurban to Carthage and Sidi Bou Said. They were all very easy to use. I was surprised that your videos didn't talk about them.

  • @souheilbenchouaieb8738
    @souheilbenchouaieb8738 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I'm from Tunisia and I find this video really helpful somehow😂 I really hope this won't be your last video about Tunisia. Visit us again! 😁

    • @foosfarah1947
      @foosfarah1947 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Where in Tunisia 🇹🇳 you from

    • @magrebinoberbero
      @magrebinoberbero 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      الغالبية العظمى من الطونسيين إلى قبائل عربية أصولها من شبه الجزيرة العربية، وأكبرها قبيلة بني هذيل (التابعة لبني سليم)
      بنو هذيل (عربى: بنو هذل) هي قبيلة عربية أصلها من الحجاز. تسكن القبيلة بشكل رئيسي في المملكة العربية السعودية، وتونس، والأردن ومصر. .
      العرب هم أكثر من يميز الهوية الطونسية: 98.8٪ من الطونسيين هوم عرب.
      ويوجد سكان يهود في جزيرة جربة الجنوبية.
      عيش كل الجزائريين والليبيين والمغاربة في.الشمال أفريقيا والعالم . 💓💓💓
      ازول، تانميرت.
      🇩🇿 🇱🇾 🇲🇦 🇩🇿

  • @ex-setorwofia
    @ex-setorwofia 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much for the video. Good to know. I am planning going to Tunisia 2024.

  • @dinasikorska8106
    @dinasikorska8106 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is a very useful guide . Thank you so much for adding all the links in the description! We are off to Tunisia in 6 days ,😊

    • @gosmamba3132
      @gosmamba3132 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      How was it ? Can you share please ?

  • @hayabusa27
    @hayabusa27 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bro this is an awesome review well done! You gave a lot of information important info I will need when I go there one day. Thank you ! ❤❤

  • @andybaker2456
    @andybaker2456 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I wouldn't say Djerba was a "resorty town", it's actually an island that is well worth visiting. Yes, it has some coastal resorts, but it's also a lovely island to explore. I spent four days there and loved it. There are a number of ways to get there, including driving across a Causeway, but personally, I took the short flight from Tunis.
    What you didn't mention is that there are also flights to Enfidha Airport from many places in Europe. The resorts on the east coast of Tunisia have been popular with holidaymakers from northern Europe for decades. It's not an aspect of the country that I would personally choose to get involved with (all-inclusive resorts just aren't my thing!), but many seem to like it. But Enfidha airport can also be used as a gateway to some of the cities and areas south of Tunis.

    • @thornton
      @thornton  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's good info, thanks for the addition!

  • @Juliaa__T
    @Juliaa__T 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m going in 2 weeks solo. Thanks for this

    • @billybunter55
      @billybunter55 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you visit, I'm looking a booking

    • @harbiaziz384
      @harbiaziz384 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Do u want a partner ?

  • @askarindarto664
    @askarindarto664 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    BRO! THAT JAMES TAYLOR AND HIS ALL-STAR BAND TSHIRT IS SICK!

  • @lindabeam7324
    @lindabeam7324 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such an amazing and helpful video thank you very much! Had an amazing time in sousse. The E-sim was perfect for some srupid reason i couldn't set it up so my friend helped. ❤

  • @maaxx441
    @maaxx441 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    My advice as a tunisian, better have a local guide or a friend there makes it easier, safer and more fun, plus im pretty sure you did not see everything, just the common touristy stuff, beleive me there is much more like hidden beaches, canyens, secluded islands...

    • @magrebinoberbero
      @magrebinoberbero 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Tunisian local criminals like pick pockets, local markets hustlers, hustlers who try to force tourists to buy mediocre goods in street markets , opportunist thieves, scammers are allowed to keep committing these illegal and immoral acts against foreign tourists in the Tunisian society without impunity , damnation and retribution.
      Giving excuse and justifications for these crimes by saying they happen in France and England is unforgivable and incomprehensible .
      Also France and England are Christian countries, these countries are not muslim countries, it is not a good example to follow and compare the situation.
      Tunisia is a muslim and an arabic country, it is forbidden in islam to commit these horrible and heinous crimes against women and innocent civilians and foreign tourists, these crimes are against humanity, against human rights and they are immoral acts.

    • @HardieTariq
      @HardieTariq หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey, any advice on how to get such locals or guides? 😃

  • @chaimamezni1177
    @chaimamezni1177 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You need to visit Mahdia too. Arguably the most beautiful coastal town in Tunisia (in the summer preferably) 💙

  • @alongside.travel
    @alongside.travel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Going there in December together with my husband and really looking forward to it 😍

  • @michaelhortin
    @michaelhortin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Thx for the video Tom. I’m thinking of a trip to Tunisia to see where my grandad was in WWII and this really helped.

    • @thornton
      @thornton  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I hope you get to go there!

    • @michaelhortin
      @michaelhortin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@thornton thx Tom, looking to follow him on to Italy and then when he was a POW in germany…

    • @hassanalihusseini1717
      @hassanalihusseini1717 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are quite a few allied war cemeteries in Tunisia you may be interested in. And may be you like to visit the War Museum of the Marith line (close to Marith on the P1 state route), although it takes a more German perspective.

    • @michaelhortin
      @michaelhortin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@hassanalihusseini1717 thanks, I need to do my research to see exactly where he was in Tunisia….

  • @alaeddinekouki9602
    @alaeddinekouki9602 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Everything is on point great job 👏

  • @jayadeepr1445
    @jayadeepr1445 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome tips Tom !!

  • @kakonfakirergaan2227
    @kakonfakirergaan2227 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks a lot for your helpful tips.

  • @cindybruin4888
    @cindybruin4888 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks , I enjoyed your travels in Tunisia 😊!

  • @stephen8883
    @stephen8883 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks heading there in 2 weeks for 10 days. Very useful.

  • @ruchika5502
    @ruchika5502 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Informative and very well done video!

  • @ohheyitskevinc
    @ohheyitskevinc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! I’ve been there loads of times - first was 1980 with family, and the last was 2018. Always Hammamet or Monastir. Funnily enough, when I was last there in 2018, Hammamet airport took Dinars after security and everything was ridiculously cheap too vs the euro or USD or GBP etc. prices. Not sure if it’s the same now. Monastir is definitely a place to visit one day! The train to Tozeur looks doable and may be one I’ll try someday. Btw on the mobile service, one thing I learned very quickly is to disable iCloud backup or any kind of cloud backup stuff. I did an Ooredoo WiFi hotspot which was $30 to buy (after showing my passport) and the data on top was ridiculously cheap, but I blew through 5GB in 3 hours before realising 😂 I’ll do the eSIM next time though, but the cloud backup thing is an important note. I might have accidentally left the country with some TND.. 🙈

  • @ex-setorwofia
    @ex-setorwofia 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely. And thanks it is good to know that there is ferry from Italy. I did not know. Just flying may a bit boring. I need some adventure than only being an average tourist.

  • @napoleonsdauphin
    @napoleonsdauphin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    hey alternate universe youtube Liam with the James Taylor tshirt artfully placed in the background.

  • @clempowell
    @clempowell 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I went to Tunisia at the start of 2012 (one year since the revolution) and our guide at the baths showed us a fake tree with security cameras set up to watch the baths from the Presidential Palace. At this time the Palace was empty and nobody cared about photos. In Carthage, we came across an ad hoc museum filled with artifacts which were taken from the Palace.

  • @rayenhosni3
    @rayenhosni3 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    As a Tunisian I can tell u that literally no one in Tunisia uses backseat belts, like absolutely no one lol.
    Also abt the Arabic dialect u said that we have words from Maltese language, well that's wrong bc when u see the common words we have with Maltese language they all have Amazigh/Berber roots. And we do speak English here but it's more common with the younger generations, sometimes these kids speak better English than French.
    Sorry abt the cuisine, we Tunisian like to add meat to literally every dish, even most salads have Tuna on them.
    Other than that it's a good video, u rly did a good job covering everything in Tunisia.
    You are welcome to visit again and come to my home town Hammamet and many other cities as u said (Kairouan, Monastir, Benzart, Mehdia....)

    • @chamselassilsouayah4137
      @chamselassilsouayah4137 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you said it all!

    • @magrebinoberbero
      @magrebinoberbero 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      La grande majorité des Tunisiens appartiennent à des tribus arabes dont les origines sont originaires de la péninsule arabique, dont la plus grande est la tribu des Beni Hudhail (affiliée aux Beni Selim).
      ce sont les Arabes qui marquent le plus l'identité tunisienne : 98,8 % des Tunisiens sont Arabes .
      IL existe une population juive sur l’île méridionale de Djerba.
      longue vie à tous les algériens, libyens et marocains d'afrique du nord et du monde
      Azul, tanmirt
      🇩🇿🇱🇾🇲🇦🇩🇿💓💓💓

    • @djmcrick1978
      @djmcrick1978 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      me as half tunisian(father from sousse) i can confirm it 100% ;) May i ask does anyone got a driverlicence there? lol

    • @Lass_muc
      @Lass_muc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Just to add one more thing to add. Maltese have words from Tunisian and Libyan dialects, not the other way around.
      And FYI, I am probably the only Tunisian who puts the seat belt in the back seat :D

    • @magrebinoberbero
      @magrebinoberbero 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Lass_muc
      أنا لا أتفق مع حقائقك الكاذبة وقصصك التي لا أساس لها من الصحة.
      لا توجد لغة طونسية، هناك لهجة طونسية، وهناك أيضا لهجة جزائرية، ولهجة ليبية، ولهجة مغربية في شمال أفريقيا.
      اللهجة الطونسية هي 99 في المئة من اللغة العربية، حيث يتم استخدام الحروف العربية والقواعد وبناء الجملة والنطق والإقتران. الطونسيون عرب ومسلمون.
      لهجة شمال أفريقيا تشمل أيضا اللهجة الليبية الجزائرية والمغربية.
      ويعتقد الكاذبون والمخادعون الطونسيون القهريون أن لهجتهم أفضل من اللهجة الجزائرية والليبية والمغربية.
      الكاذبون الوطنيون الطونسيون والحالمون لديهم عقدة تفوق، فهم يعتقدون أنهم عرق متفوق، لكن الحقيقة الفعلية هي أن جزائري واحد أو ليبي واحد أو مغربي أفضل من ألف عربي طونسي منافق وخائن.
      أنتم المخادعون الطونسيون أنتم غير متعلمين وجاهلين، سبب ذكر الليبيين في هذه القناة للقذافي هو أن القذافي كان على علاقة وثيقة جدًا مع مالطا، هناك العديد من الليبيين الذين يعيشو في مالطا والعديد من الليبيين يحملو الجنسية المالطية، كما بنى القذافي مسجدًا إسلاميًا كبيرًا في مالطا. ، كما قام ببناء المدارس العربية ومراكز المجتمع العربي.
      لقد زرت مالطا عدة مرات وهناك الآلاف من السكان الليبيين الذين يتحدثو اللغة المالطية بطلاقة.
      رسالتي لكم الكذابين والمخادعين الطونسيون الغيورين والحاسدين هيا. التوقف عن كتابة حقائق كاذبة وقصص لا أساس لها وغير قابلة للتصديق حول اللغة واللهجة المالطية، تذكرو أن هذه ليست منافسة أو تنافس، نحن الجزائريين لا نسرق لغة ولهجة البلدان الأخرى.
      واللهجة المالطية أقرب إلى اللهجات الجزائرية والليبية والمغربية.
      في الحقيقة اللهجة المالطية تشبه اللهجة الليبية لوجود أكثر من ألف كلمة إيطالية تستخدم في اللهجة الليبية وتستخدم أيضا في اللهجة المالطية.
      نحن الجزائريين لا نسرق لهجة أو لغة البلدان الأخرى.
      يحاول الطونسيون الكاذبون والمخادعون اختطاف الناس وإرباكهم بأكاذيب كاملة وقصص لا تصدق ولا أساس لها من الصحة في هذه القناة، النقاش يدور حول تشابه اللغة العربية بشكل عام مع اللغة المالطية.
      ازول، تانميرت
      🇩🇿 🇱🇾 🇲🇦. 🇩🇿. 💓💓 💓

  • @dwn2967
    @dwn2967 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank you tom! these are all such useful tips! didn't know at all about the currency policy i.e. you can't get any before actually being in the country

  • @messyhomestead7320
    @messyhomestead7320 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is super helpful, thank you for the thoughtful and refreshingly non-Anglo-centering video. It's taken me several tries to be able to find one I can say that about. Also thank you for the vegan note. This seemed like a place where you would be able to get fresh juice on the street, etc - did you find that to be the case? If the country is relatively food-independent I'd think the center food market outdoors would have plenty of fresh produce to eat from. Did you find that or no? Thanks again!

  • @KT-xo4bn
    @KT-xo4bn 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for this, I’ve been to Morocco before and was eager to explore another African country and for mine and my boyfriends 30th we’ve booked to go to Tunisia but started getting a bit nervous because of everything we were reading, also will be using that e-sim! Didn’t even know that was an option.

  • @SilverNightKyle
    @SilverNightKyle 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great videos from this adventure, kiddo…

  • @peterdnreynolds777
    @peterdnreynolds777 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant video!! Great hints and tips!! Are you home now or are you travelling still? Hope all is well, take care

  • @chaymabl1861
    @chaymabl1861 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Hi thanks for the great videos about Tunisia and your honest feedback as well!
    Just fyi, Tunisia isn’t a hidden gem especially for the French and Europeans in general but unfortunately it’s mainly mass tourism destination especially during summer time (we do have great beaches and it’s quite cheap compared with other Mediterranean destinations).
    For solo travels, i just recommend gettin intouch with the younger gen as they are more anglophone than the older one. Always use google translate. Do your search beforehand coz for example sfax isn’t a touristy place, no local goes to hang out in there, it’s more of major industrial city (u can go check kerkenah island though). For transportation , use louage (though it’s gonna be one hectic drive :p) or the suburbs trains if needed. We have great food, yes we don’t really have vegan options but you can ask for something in the menu without chicken for example or cheese and they will deliver usually (the hummus ain’t really Tunisian dish though). Regarding safety, it’s like every other country i would say, just watch your staff and don’t go to sketchy places but in general it’s quite safe, we don’t have guns, and no terrorist attacks occurred since a long time. For women, Tunisia is quite pioneer with women rights compared with other Arabic countries, you may get some cat calls like the locals do but overall u should be fine, again just try to use common sense and avoid suspicious people and places.
    The places that u shouldn’t miss are Djerba, Kélibia, Ain Drahem/Tabarka, The Sahara, El Jem, the old city of Tunis, Sidi bou :)
    Welcome again!

    • @magrebinoberbero
      @magrebinoberbero 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are a compulsive Tunisian liar and a deceivers
      La grande majorité des Tunisiens appartiennent à des tribus arabes dont les origines sont originaires de la péninsule arabique, dont la plus grande est la tribu des Beni Hudhail (affiliée aux Beni Selim).
      ce sont les Arabes qui marquent le plus l'identité tunisienne : 98,8 % des Tunisiens sont Arabes .
      IL existe une population juive sur l’île méridionale de Djerba.
      longue vie à tous les algériens, libyens et marocains d'afrique du nord et du monde. 💓💓💓
      Azul, tanmirt
      🇩🇿🇱🇾🇲🇦🇩🇿💓💓💓

    • @magrebinoberbero
      @magrebinoberbero 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      يُسمح للمجرمين المحليين الطونسيين، مثل المحتالين، والمحتالين في الأسواق المحلية، والمحتالين الذين يحاولو إجبار السياح على شراء سلع متواضعة في أسواق الشوارع، واللصوص الانتهازيين، والمحتالين بمواصلة ارتكاب هذه الأعمال غير القانونية وغير الأخلاقية ضد السياح الأجانب في المجتمع الطونسي دون إفلات من العقاب، الإدانة والقصاص.
      إن تقديم الذرائع والتبريرات لهذه الجرائم بالقول إنها تحدث في فرنسا وإنجلترا أمر لا يغتفر وغير مفهوم.
      كما أن فرنسا وإنجلترا دولتان مسيحيتان، وهذه الدول ليست دولاً إسلامية، وليس مثالاً جيداً للمتابعة والمقارنة.
      طونس بلد مسلم وعربي، يحرم الإسلام ارتكاب هذه الجرائم الشنيعة ضد النساء والمدنيين الأبرياء والسياح الأجانب، فهذه الجرائم ضد الإنسانية وضد حقوق الإنسان وهي أعمال غير أخلاقية.

  • @uncleenore
    @uncleenore 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    New subscriber on board from the Left Coast of The Colonies, close to San Francisco. Been watching you for a while and finally joined up. When should I expect my welcoming wine and cheese basket?

  • @PorthosUK
    @PorthosUK 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We are heading for a trip to Tunisia next week and this video was very helpful with planning everything! Thank you! ❤❤❤

  • @kuukeli
    @kuukeli 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    love your videos

  • @MeganPrice-m8m
    @MeganPrice-m8m 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks Tom for yet again an insightful video, I would like to share an experience I had when I arrived at the Tunis airport late on a Friday evening a couple of months ago, It was difficult getting a taxi and later on I was informed by a local that taxis drivers are avoiding working late at night because they are often robbed, so therefore if possible it's best to avoid taking flights to Tunis arriving late

    • @thornton
      @thornton  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's good info :) Thanks for the addition

    • @aaravvarma1143
      @aaravvarma1143 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello I’m going from Rome to Tunisia as a challenge to see if I can go to a different confident in less than a day. I’m going to the capital aka Tunis. So my flight would land at 3 pm and depart at 6:30-7:00 pm is that too late to get a taxi and what would be the other form of transportation to get to the airport?

  • @Lauraajrallim
    @Lauraajrallim 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much Tom.🙂

  • @szlonkobusjbusj3819
    @szlonkobusjbusj3819 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What kind of budget do you need for a week in Tunesia (without flights to/from)?

  • @saadimira9561
    @saadimira9561 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for ur complement about my country, i would like to say, when u plan to go somewhere, just let ur funs know that, at list, they could help u to visit places nd be with u! U’re gonna feel safe either!! Try to visit next time Bizerte, Ain drahim nd Tabarka!! Widh the best for u !!

    • @evangelineadams4885
      @evangelineadams4885 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      YES, Ain Draham, and the mountains of Kroumirie

  • @Zobeida-ep2ku
    @Zobeida-ep2ku 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I simply want to thank you VERY MUCH indeed for your ability in being able to speak clearly & emphasise on just about everything! I am ever so glad that you liked it! Well done, I have truly appreciated it! All the best.

  • @shrek4269
    @shrek4269 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well next would try to visit the up north of tunisia and see the most beautiful scenery of the country and try the golden beaches of the sahel (mahdia/mestir/sousse)or nabeul

  • @mouath_14
    @mouath_14 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Tunisia is laid back, compact, underrated, a gem in plain sight. Tourists miss out by staying in cheap all-inclusive hotels. Watch youtubers, they have a much richer experience.

    • @nickburton100
      @nickburton100 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I used the trains a lot. Guests in Mahdia knew nothing of them. Traditional Tunisian towns not used to visitors, but they were rewarding. Cafes excellent and a good way to meet people. Learn French beforehand.

  • @BadSloucher
    @BadSloucher 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That hummus has me droooooling 🤤

    • @hassanalihusseini1717
      @hassanalihusseini1717 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Even Hummus is not really Tunisian. 🙂

    • @magrebinoberbero
      @magrebinoberbero 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@hassanalihusseini1717
      I agree with you
      Tunisians keep stealing other countries traditional dishes .

  • @briancox8518
    @briancox8518 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great County very lovely people

  • @magpie1862
    @magpie1862 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. I’m going to Kosovo next month which I guess is also not very well known as a tourist destination.

  • @utareangara5529
    @utareangara5529 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Same thing in Morocco. Such a beautiful country, there was only 12 people on our tour. Intreipid

  • @FromtheWindowSeat
    @FromtheWindowSeat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks Tom! Hadn’t really considered Tunisia before but you’ve definitely opened my eyes to the possibility. The closed currency thing is weird … I wonder what the advantages are other than having to make fewer notes and coins than if they could be taken out of the country. 🤔

  • @punkseel
    @punkseel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Local here! Tunis is just a big no for me. Even when I need to go there, I just feel suffocated the whole time, so please dont take it personally. I hope you enjoyed your stay here. We'd love to see again!!

    • @anindyashanker8312
      @anindyashanker8312 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi can you make a video on what to travel

  • @wheelyliving4093
    @wheelyliving4093 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Tom, you are a trail blazer for us. You have a very easy, 'listen to voice', very easy on the ear...We are here right now at Hammam Souse in our Sprinter offgrid Campervan, on our way to El Jem in an hour or so....What has struck us as so different so far, is the white powder sand here, absolutely fabulous, and so totally different from northern med shores. People are wonderful. A bit of begging, but heyho, we give, and they smile and lots of big thank you's. We are vanlifers, so a few things to find out, as only been here a week of our 3 month tour. We got around the closed currency with a local friend. He gave us cash dinar and we transfered euro into his Wise account from ours. Rate of the day, no commissions. We have our 'Wheely Living' youtube channel, reflecting our life over 4 years on the road. We are both in our 70's and loving every minute. Very best wishes to you.. :)

  • @kacemakremi8649
    @kacemakremi8649 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    honestly I wouldnt recommend going to sfax. Bizerte, monastir, tunis ( marsa, carthage, centre ville, bardo) mahdia (jam), kariouan, djerba, are the best tourist places to visit. The thing I dislike about travel vloggers is that they only show the arabic side of the country

    • @magrebinoberbero
      @magrebinoberbero 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pourquoi vous, les menteurs et voleurs tunisiens, voulez-vous oublier votre race, votre sang arabe et votre langue arabe ?
      Pourquoi les Tunisiens préfèrent-ils être associés ou comparés aux Maltais plutôt qu’aux Maghrébins ou aux Arabes ?
      Les Maltais parlent officiellement le maltais et l'italien.
      Les ancêtres des Maltais sont originaires de Sicile - Italie.
      Les Maltais font partie du sud de l'Europe, ils sont pour la plupart chrétiens ou catholiques et ils sont caucasiens.
      La culture, la nourriture, le mode de vie et la société maltais sont plus proches et similaires à ceux de la Sicile et du sud Italie

  • @AY-uf4oz
    @AY-uf4oz หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very informative. Planning to go next spring. Want to go to Djerba as part of the trip. I can fly from Monastir or Tunis but alternatively is it worth going to Sfax for a day or two and then going to Djerba by train/bus from there. Thanks.

  • @MandarKarekar
    @MandarKarekar 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great information. Thanks

  • @4KAII5
    @4KAII5 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You should have come to a little island called kerknah

    • @thornton
      @thornton  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Next time!

  • @Dovndyr13
    @Dovndyr13 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Monastir and Kairouan are very different cities
    Monastir is an almost western sea side city with a marina full of yachts. The connection between Sousse and Monastir is fast and easy with a train. Im under the impression when I was there that a lot of tourists go there
    Kairouan on the other hand can only be reached by bus ot minibus. Google map got me lost and in general Im under the impression not many wesern tourist go there by them selfs (at least if I judge how the locals sometimes looked at me with their friendly eyes)
    But yes if you go back to tunisia, they are worth a trip

  • @6EBEN9890
    @6EBEN9890 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @ 5:12 do you say manzo or revolut? revolut I know - but what is the other one, please pray tell :)

    • @thornton
      @thornton  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Monzo, a uk app-first bank

    • @6EBEN9890
      @6EBEN9890 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thornton makes sense ....i'm from another united not united kingdom

  • @Nnn-t2z
    @Nnn-t2z 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great tips. Does InDrive taxi app work in Tunisua like in Egypt?

  • @Madhurima_NYC
    @Madhurima_NYC หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am planning a trip in December 😊

  • @olgarena
    @olgarena หลายเดือนก่อน

    What was the card that you used for the internet please?😊

  • @guddu11000
    @guddu11000 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    can i get lounge from enfida airport to hamamet , or what is the alternative except taxi

  • @realhawaii5o
    @realhawaii5o 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    12:15 Estonia mentioned (indirectly) 🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪

    • @thornton
      @thornton  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Estonia is getting a bunch more mentions on this channel soon 👀

  • @davidmoll7250
    @davidmoll7250 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    About the physical money, do they frisk you when leaving the country again? What penalties would someone face if they get caught with some on them?

    • @thornton
      @thornton  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Good question! I was only asked, not properly searched.

    • @Tch5802
      @Tch5802 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can be searched; more common is to be asked to open your wallet. My impression is that the less European you look the more skeptical customs are. But we were a small number of people so this is only an anecdote.

  • @debmitch1781
    @debmitch1781 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s a shame you didn’t go to Matmata while you were there. That’s where Luke Skywalker’s home was filmed in “Star Wars.” Everyone there lives underground. I got to go there in 1979, just two years after “Star Wars” came out so it was a great time to be there. But no one in the town seemed to know what a big hit the movie was. They weren’t selling any “Star Wars” related merchandise.

  • @JosephBrown-hm9hk
    @JosephBrown-hm9hk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I found this format extremely useful and enjoyable (once I got beyond the mental jarring caused by lack of continuity in your shirt choices) but I would make one point ... airalo may work fine, but if you ever need help from their support centre, make sure you have HOURS to spare. I have waited literally 4 and a half hours 'on hold'. Not your concern really, but keep it in mind when recommending them.

  • @PortageurCa
    @PortageurCa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That looks amazing! I was looking at ferries from Sicily when I was there but talked myself out of that side trip. I'd love to see those Carthage sites!

  • @harrylockwood8106
    @harrylockwood8106 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You covered Tunisia Well! I have recently come back from Tunisia myself, I have some Tunisia videos on my page. Keep it up!

  • @RyanRenteria
    @RyanRenteria 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hey, thanks for this video. im going there in two weeks! i was wondering, if you read this, did they ask for your hotel info at the passport control in the airport? im staying with a friend and im worried that they'll deny my entry if i dont have a hotel reservation!

    • @RyanRenteria
      @RyanRenteria 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ohhh, i just got to that part of your video! so they did ask for hotel proof?

  • @aaravvarma1143
    @aaravvarma1143 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Okay so I’ll be going to Tunisia from Rome, however I’m flying from Rome and fly back to Rome the same day is this okay to do? What is the best way to get from Tunis to the city? I get in at 3 pm and my flight back is at 7 pm

  • @Yassine-d7i
    @Yassine-d7i 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You welcome

  • @andsart
    @andsart หลายเดือนก่อน

    Add an atuvos, or even better a full on gps tracker to whatever you care for.

  • @Ghost_Rider_786
    @Ghost_Rider_786 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is a great informative vid .... u will have gone through security to get air side ... therefore logically u should not have the local currency .... doesnt make sense for the shops that side of security to take currency u will not have ...

  • @Mariaelegance
    @Mariaelegance 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tunisia is beautiful and welcoming btw the bardo museum second photo is from Algiers bardoo museum not Tunisia

  • @hassanalihusseini1717
    @hassanalihusseini1717 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Fun fact: Don't learn the Arabic numbers when coming to Tunisia. Even when talking Arabic a lot of people tell the numbers in French. Was confusing for me as I do not speak French (but Arabic - I am not Arab though) and I had to ask people to tell me the amount in Arabic.

    • @magrebinoberbero
      @magrebinoberbero 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Tu es un mytho tunisien arabe .
      الغالبية العظمى من الطونسيين إلى قبائل عربية أصولها من شبه الجزيرة العربية، وأكبرها قبيلة بني هذيل (التابعة لبني سليم)
      بنو هذيل (عربى: بنو هذل) هي قبيلة عربية أصلها من الحجاز. تسكن القبيلة بشكل رئيسي في المملكة العربية السعودية، وتونس، والأردن ومصر. .
      العرب هم أكثر من يميز الهوية الطونسية: 98.8٪ من الطونسيين هوم عرب.
      ويوجد سكان يهود في جزيرة جربة الجنوبية.
      عيش كل الجزائريين والليبيين والمغاربة في.الشمال أفريقيا والعالم 💓💓💓
      ازول، تانميرت 🇩🇿 🇱🇾 🇲🇦 🇩🇿

  • @moetezmejri5948
    @moetezmejri5948 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Pretty accurate

  • @jasminatounsi
    @jasminatounsi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved the video but there were some wrong things. As tunisians do love meat, tunisia also offers a lot of vegetarian options (vegan probably not). Couscous for example, the traditional national dish, is vegetarian. Also a LOT of europeans take the ferry from italy to tunis, so trust me, the police and everyone else has seen foreigners before lol. Most bring their cars to tunisia so taking the ferry is very common. Also as a woman, it is still very safe to visit the country. I've been visiting tunis every few months for 3 years now, either alone or with my mother, and not once did we have an uncomfortable situation. Going out at night is -as in any city worldwide- not the safest time to go out, but as long as anyone stays in areas with many people around there shouldnt be any problem. Took some lovely night walks in tunis' city center and thats definitely not possible in my european city that i live in.
    But also, your video has some good tips, especially with the e sim and the louage! Just a tip for anyone who wants to visit: bolt is amazing, but not for trips FROM the airport to the hotel. Didnt work for me as i couldnt find the taxi. What worked great for me was going upstairs (outside) where the taxis stop to bring people to the airport and just grab a taxi from there, waited less than a minute and it ended up being cheaper than a bolt 😊

    • @thornton
      @thornton  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the extra info :)

  • @aaravvarma1143
    @aaravvarma1143 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    And will immigration allow that, I’m a us citizen and I don’t think I’d need a visa

  • @dalalutkarsh
    @dalalutkarsh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Come travel the trains in India 🙂

    • @thornton
      @thornton  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🏃🏻

  • @pedrovalenca_
    @pedrovalenca_ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lmao, look at you with a corinthians shirt!!

  • @fritslabroussaille384
    @fritslabroussaille384 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You missed Mahdia, from wich gone the Cairo's founders.

  • @alaakcm
    @alaakcm 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    For the drone part, you need a drone license and a permit to use one

  • @Frazsier-lx1gr
    @Frazsier-lx1gr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hm...what do you recommend people who don't have a smartphone? 😉Nice video as always. 🥰👍7:13 Coffee! 🥰 Next destination? Hm...how about Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego? 😊

  • @Traceishere
    @Traceishere 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    After travelling to Tunisia a few times (one of my fave places). I can honestly say a DRONE would be the last thing on my list haha ??? WTH

  • @s4gsteveforgaming435
    @s4gsteveforgaming435 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    u sure u went to my country ?, we speak english very well man it was just a convenience that u met ppl bad at the language nthn else, in fact tunisia is the most english speaking country in the al,maghrib al,araby 7:56

  • @erikgudmannhansen6920
    @erikgudmannhansen6920 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    again a nice vid 🙂 every time im see u vid i see Where's Wally if u know him break a leg 🙂