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