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need 2 know whick country is nice 2 go 2.

2007-01-30 22:33:50 · 27 answers · asked by claire f 1 in Travel Travel (General) Other - Destinations

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I am an American living in Tunisia and I love Tunisia very much! The country is so full of history (has been under the rule of Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Berbers, Ottomans, Beys, and French; played a significant part in WWII, was the center of the ancient world with Carthage as the capitol, etc) and it has so many beautiful places to visit! It is unlike any other Arab country in that is has a lot of greenery. There are also many historical ruins in just about every part of the country you go to.

The people are so warm and hospitable. They instantly welcome you as one of their own and treat you like family. Tunisia is also a very safe place. There are not many places in this world where a women can walk the streets alone in the middle of the night without fear. Yet I often take late night walks and have never had any problems and have never felt fearful.

Tunisia on a whole is a very safe country. I have lived in Tunis and Monastir and have visited other parts of the country without any problem. I do advise normal safety rules that are applicatable elsewhere, such as not dressing provocatively and to be aware of your surroundings.

Depending on what city you go to will depend on what you will be able to do. Three of the most common cities for tourists are Hammamet, Sousse, and Tunis.


Hammamet is a great touristic town that is divided into two parts: The old city, and the new touristic city (called Yassmine Hammamet). The old city has it's charm because it has a nice medina and the city itself is wonderful to explore. But for vacation purposes, Yassmine Hammamet would be the place to go. That is where the major hotels are located, and there is an amusement park, resteraunts and golf courses there as well. Here is a website that you may find useful:
http://www.yasmine.com.tn/anglais/Welcome.html




There are many fascinating places in Tunis. There is:

THE BARDO MUSEUM. 4 km/2.5mi west of Tunis is the suburb of Le Bardo, famed for the Bardo National Museum, which has the world's largest collection of Roman mosaics and other antiquities of interest from Ancient Greece, Carthage and from the Arab period, and it ranks with the Egyptian Museum in Cairo as one of the two great museums of North Africa.

CARTHAGE. It is the famed capitol of the ancient world and is located on the eastern side of Lake Tunis across from the center of modern Tunis. Now there is a museum there where you can view the ruins and ancient artifacts.

SIDI BOU SAID. The town is a tourist attraction because it is known for the extensive use of blue and white colors (the traditional colors of Tunisia) all over the town. All kinds of souvenirs can be bought in the main street. There is the traditional High Coffee there which is worth a look. My favorite is a coffee that overlooks the marina. It has fantastic views and a wonderful ambiance.

THE MEDINA. Just going there you can feel the history come to life. The streets are buzzing with shoppers and sellers. The medina itself contains around 700 monuments, including palaces, mosques, mausoleums, madrasas and fountains dating from the Almohads and the Hafsids periods.

DAR BEN ABDALLAH. A small but interesting museum within an 18th-century palace in the medina, covering the everyday life of a rich merchant in the Ottoman era.

ZITOUNA MOSQUE. The largest mosque in Tunisia. This Aghlabite mosque dates back to the 9th century. Modest dress is essential, and non-Muslims can only enter the courtyard, not the mosque itself.

PORT DE FRANCE. It is comprised of architecture and decoration from many different styles and periods and is believed to stand on the remains of a Roman theatre as well as the tenth century palace of Ziadib-Allah II al Aghlab.

CATHEDRAL OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL. It is located in downtown Tunis. It is a grand church situated in between shops and coffees.

DOWNTOWN TUNIS ITSELF. Here you can see the French infuence on Tunisia as many of these old buildings are built in French style. It also is home to a beautiful giant clock tower that is illuminated at night.

LA MARSA. It is a coastal town not far from Tunis. It is a popular vacation spot for many middle class Tunisians, being one of the only accessable beaches in the capitol.

BIZERTE. I know it's not in Tunis, but it's only about a 45 minutes to an hours ddrive away, and it is gorgeous! This is where many of the residents of Tunis come for their summer escape to the beach. It is the northern most point of Africa and because of that, the majority of the city is boardered by the Sea. The beaches are pristine, and it offers some great resteraunts and peaceful moments.




Sousse is one of the older cities in Tunisia, and possesses an authentic medina, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.

GREAT MOSQUE. It is a surprisingly tranquil place despite its location in the middle of the city. Built around 850 AD, the mosque is simple and done in the Aghlabite style; no decoration whatsoever aside from a string of angular Arabic and curved arches. Even the prayer room is covered in reed mats instead of the usual carpet. You must be properly dressed to enter, but green wraps can be rented for a token fee to cover up.

MOSAIC MUSEUM. Located in the gently crumbling old kasbah on the edge of the medina.

THE TRADITIONAL TUNISIAN HOUSE. This charming little museum is located within the old city walls some 200 yards north of the main bus terminal is the home of a long standing Tunisian family that has now become a museum with the passing of the last family member. The property centers on a open courtyard from which access to all the rooms can be gained, including bedrooms for the first and second wife and, in turn, to the children's rooms. All are delightfully fully furnished, with some curtains dating back 200 years, and with German clocks imported from the 1800's. The house is complete with a tower, orginally used to watch the stars fror the onset of Ramadan, from which views over Sousse can be gained.

PORT EL KANTAOUI http://www.portelkantaoui.com.tn/english/index.html is a tourist complex 10 kilometers north of Sousse. It is home to a modern marina equipped for over 300 boats and several golf courses, as well and a full array of other sporting activities from water skiing to paragliding. The 36-hole PGA approved championship course makes Port El Kantaoui a popular destination for golfing. http://www.kantaouigolfcourse.com.tn/ The architecture, although modern and dazzlingly white, has been modelled on the more traditional buildings in Tunisia, complete with narrow streets and arches. The hotels that line the beachfront extend from Sousse itself along miles of sparkling clean sea to Port El Kantaoui. There is a new water park called Aqua Palace where there are many different types of water rides and fun things to enjoy.
http://acquapalace.com/

HANNIBAL PARK. It's an amusement park that has a famous roller coaster and has many souviner shops.

HERGLA KARTING PARK. It is another amusement pak and offers lots of fun. There is one ride on there that is extremely fun, but not for the faint of heart! I've been on it - it takes you high in the air, and turns you every which way, and even stops and let you dangle for a bit.


CATACOMBS. Nice to visit if you like history. I do, so I found them very interesting and enjoyed them very much.

Sousse also has great nightlife with many restaraunt, discos, cafés, and plenty of shopping! The coast has good beaches and a clear turquoise sea - perfect for swimming. You can also take carriage rides throughout the city which is always a fun way to sight-see!

That's just to name a few of the highlights. Once you get to the city yourself I'm sure that you will find many things that fascinate you. Tunisia is a land filled with much culture and history. And keep in mind that what interests one person, may not interest another, so everyone gains a different experience.


If you have any more questions, or need further assistance, please feel free to contact me!

2007-01-31 02:48:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2 1

Hands down... Brazil!

If you go, make sure you do Rio and Sao Paulo... Those are two places that everyone go and they are a must. However, probably the best kept secret of Brazil is Manaus in Amazonia. It's absolutely fantastic! The foods are out of this world! The people are awesome. The Amazon river and the Rio Negro and a spectacular! Furthermore, it's a great place to begin a boat trip through the Amazon. Manaus is loaded with fantastic museums, a really cool zoo, and tons of markets.

I remember when I was there... we were looking for a place to have dinner. There was a section of the street that had been closed down. A man and his wife opened an out door restaurant right on the corner of the street. The brought most of the food pre-cooked, but he actually had a small stove and was cooking ordered food on a picnic table. It was an awesome experience.

I hope you go check it out. You won't regret it!

2007-01-30 22:41:58 · answer #2 · answered by JT 4 · 0 2

Hey i am from Ireland and its a lovely place to visit loads to do and the people are the friendliest ever. If thats a real word lol. I would say that im from here lol. If not Ireland then America i respect that country so much im going there for saint Patricks day i cant wait. Anyone know of anywhere good to visit in New york drop me a line. Stay safe

2007-01-30 22:44:12 · answer #3 · answered by Emmet D 1 · 0 1

It depends what you're looking for, really. Luxury? Ethnicity? Shopping? Beach? Mountains? Culture? Arts? A life-changing experience?

If the last, here's an awesome thing to do: go to Kenya and offer your time for a day, a week, whatever, to dedicate to the orphans at the Upendo Orphans Support Project (see upendo.co.uk). It WILL change your life, and theirs! Apart from this, Kenya has SO much to offer - cheap hotels, incredible scenery and food, amazing people, fabulous wildlife, and MOUNT KENYA, which is far more interesting to climb than Kilimanjaro. Beaches, deep sea fishing, incredible coral reef diving, sailing in dhows, game reserves, the list goes on. And it's cheap! Step out of your shell. This is a place you can flower in!

2007-01-31 01:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by Chamchela 1 · 0 1

A country you have never visited before.

A country you know something about from research and/or study

A country where you speak something of the local language, so you can visit with the residents as well as looking at the tourist sights.

A country that has climate and sights and history that interest you - if you don't like warm weather, don't go to Micronesia or the Philippines. If you don't like cold, stay away from Switzerland or Austria or the Netherlands in the winter. If you want a place where a lot of people speak English, you probably won't like Russia. And so on.

Start with what you like and what you are interested in. THAT is the place to go.

2007-01-30 22:39:31 · answer #5 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 1 2

Yes. India is a nice country where u will find people who will care for you when u visit. It is country of colours / mixed religion and many more aspcets which one may want to see or visualize at one place.

2016-05-23 22:22:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

well im an open minded guy and im going to go for the most beautiful place:

TURKEY !!!!!!

it will be one of the unique experiences you will ever enjoy in your entire life, the beaches, the luxury hotels, the unimaginable meals and of course the most importantly the girls with an open relationship with anyone, which can be you.
not all that, there is the most visited place like "antalia" and "bodrum". This is the place where all or any tourist people will have fun and disco all night.
and not to forget the beautiful blacksea in Trabzon, the view of the sunset and the horizon is just a master piece by god.
well if you dont belive me, take a tour in Turkey and live the dream you have ever wanted to live. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-01-30 22:52:28 · answer #7 · answered by cute_turk1989 1 · 0 2

Ireland! (being Irish I'm obliged to say that)

Or...

I went to Morocco last Aug-Sept and it was brilliant - really hot though 40 - 45 C. Recommend visiting the Cascades D'Ouzoud and the Sahara desert.

Berlin is one of the best cities in Europe.

Eastern Europe is still cheap (I think) and beautiful..

Don't go to the States as they make you feel like a terrorist when you go through the airport (fingerprinting, new electronic passport etc.)

2007-01-31 03:14:33 · answer #8 · answered by Pete 4 · 0 2

Germany

2007-01-30 22:38:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

France

2007-01-30 22:37:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 2

Obiviously Ireland!

2007-01-30 22:45:00 · answer #11 · answered by Fukdupmind 2 · 0 1

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