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Going to Tunisia in September, a last minute decision , it's at an all inclusive resort in Port El Kantaoui, which I've read is a purpose built resort on the coast? It will be a chilled out by the pool and beach week, and perhaps a days excursion somewhere, the question is, do we need vaccinations as we won't be straying far from the hotel ? Thanks.
It's crazy at the airport. We went by coach from hotel to there. The coach driver pulls up outside and leaves the doors locked but opens the underneath so guys can grab the suitcase, take it in to the airport then ask for a fee.
We get off the coach, into the airport and get our bags but my fiancee's suitcase was missing. I ran round the airport, no sign of it. 5 minutes later one of the guys turned up with it and I gripped him. Shook myself as I didn't want to be causing a scene in a foreign country.
After a chilled holiday that did leave a sour taste.
We get off the coach, into the airport and get our bags but my fiancee's suitcase was missing. I ran round the airport, no sign of it. 5 minutes later one of the guys turned up with it and I gripped him. Shook myself as I didn't want to be causing a scene in a foreign country.
After a chilled holiday that did leave a sour taste.
Edited by BlackST on Sunday 24th August 12:06
I'm in Tunis on business imminently. Have read the FCO advice concerning those angry gentlemen with peculiar head gear over the border; sounds like the city, where I'll be, should be no problem but having never been before I have no idea what to expect. Do I have anything to be worried about?
BlackST said:
It's crazy at the airport. We went by coach from hotel to there. The coach driver pulls up outside and leaves the doors locked but opens the underneath so guys can grab the suitcase, take it in to the airport then ask for a fee.
We get off the coach, into the airport and get our bags but my fiancee's suitcase was missing. I ran round the airport, no sign of it. 5 minutes later one of the guys turned up with it and I gripped him. Shook myself as I didn't want to be causing a scene in a foreign country.
After a chilled holiday that did leave a sour taste.
We had the same in the hotel, 20 mins later after arriving our suitcases arrive to our room. I think they do it on purpose for tipsWe get off the coach, into the airport and get our bags but my fiancee's suitcase was missing. I ran round the airport, no sign of it. 5 minutes later one of the guys turned up with it and I gripped him. Shook myself as I didn't want to be causing a scene in a foreign country.
After a chilled holiday that did leave a sour taste.
Edited by BlackST on Sunday 24th August 12:06
Went a few years back. No jabs, great quality hotel and food was good. Did do a 3 day sahara jeep safari (El Jem, Star Wars set, salt flats etc) where the overnight hotels were less good and got a case of the rampant trots in the middle of nowhere with only a cafe in an oasis for 'comfort'.
Spent a couple of hours of constantly borrowing the toilet key (on a chain tied to a brick) from the bloke behind the bar!
Spent a couple of hours of constantly borrowing the toilet key (on a chain tied to a brick) from the bloke behind the bar!
Of the 39 countries I've been to, it's the one I've liked the least. I think it's the clash of cultures which means that I really did not like it. The locals would grab my wife's arm and try to drag her into the shop. They don't do this with women from Tunisia, so it's not really on to do it to Foreigners. Everyone was blatantly after money (The suitcases scam was tried) and the constant attention really grated, especially in restaurants/cafes.
We've had similar in many countries but in Tunisia, it always felt a little more aggressive and much more uncomfortable.
Glad I've been, but I don't want to go back
We've had similar in many countries but in Tunisia, it always felt a little more aggressive and much more uncomfortable.
Glad I've been, but I don't want to go back
The jiffle king said:
Of the 39 countries I've been to, it's the one I've liked the least. I think it's the clash of cultures which means that I really did not like it. The locals would grab my wife's arm and try to drag her into the shop. They don't do this with women from Tunisia, so it's not really on to do it to Foreigners. Everyone was blatantly after money (The suitcases scam was tried) and the constant attention really grated, especially in restaurants/cafes.
We've had similar in many countries but in Tunisia, it always felt a little more aggressive and much more uncomfortable.
Glad I've been, but I don't want to go back
Same experience in Egypt and, I presume, I would have had the same experiences across Central & South America if I couldn't have spoken Spanish (and some really basic Portugese) to tell the locals to fWe've had similar in many countries but in Tunisia, it always felt a little more aggressive and much more uncomfortable.
Glad I've been, but I don't want to go back
k off and leave us alone. Unfortunately us tourists are walking £/$/€/¥ signs to these people and they are desperate to make some cash. BrabusMog said:
Same experience in Egypt and, I presume, I would have had the same experiences across Central & South America if I couldn't have spoken Spanish (and some really basic Portugese) to tell the locals to fk off and leave us alone. Unfortunately us tourists are walking £/$/€/¥ signs to these people and they are desperate to make some cash.
I'm glad I speak Spanish now. It makes life easier when I work in Costa Rica or Argentina. Portuguese is a bit of a problem thoughk off and leave us alone. Unfortunately us tourists are walking £/$/€/¥ signs to these people and they are desperate to make some cash. Gassing Station | Holidays & Travel | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff