How often can you claim that you spent the night in a troglodyte cave…comfortably, and with (albeit fake) flower petals scattered around you? For most, the answer is “never.” When passing through Matmata, instead of merely visiting the region’s famous troglodyte abodes, why not actually stay in one? Hotel Marhala provides this exciting option, and [...]
Hotel Mabouk is rated a two-star hotel in the region of Tataouine, situated only three kilomters from the city center. Hotel Mabrouk is located in a channel of mountains. Once the hotel’s enormous gates are open you are welcomed in a very spacious reception area. Hotel Mabrouk is designed to give an impression of ancient [...]
The Old Port of Bizerte is among the most picturesque and photogenic places in Tunisia. It’s lost-in-time feel gives it the evocative air of the pre-industrial world. One thing, however, sticks out like a sore thumb. It is the Restaurant Phénicien, designed to resemble an ancient Phoenician war barge and takes the Old Port from [...]
The Hotel Grand Bleu’s three star rating certainly is accurate, and the rate for a double room – 32 dinars per person per night, breakfast included – is appropriate, as well. As soon as you enter the reception area, you will be greeted by the staff’s friendliness, and their responsiveness will continue throughout your stay. [...]
Ain Draham is a lovely mountain town in the Northwest of Tunisia. It is a small town located within the Kroumirie Mountains whose environment is reminiscent of Lebanon, Portugal and the south of France. When one thinks of Tunisia, one usually does not imagine that verdant cork and pine forests could exist within the North [...]
Booking your package tour to Tabarka for a relaxing geataway? Great! Staying at the four-star Hotel Abou Nawas – not so great! The problem with the Abou Nawas Montazah is not its amenities. Upon entering the reception area you are in awe of its stylish and chic interior resembling a ski lodge. It’s quite tempting [...]
Without any particular touristic appeal (although perhaps its history in the Tunisian revolution will draw new visitors) and located in a somewhat marginalized region of the country, Sidi Bouzid has not had much cause to develop a flourishing hotel scene. As a result, tourists to the region will not have many options when it comes [...]
Cafe el-Becha in Yasmine Hammamet is located on the outside of the Medina, nestled between two other restaurants facing the main road. It is a pit that should be avoided at all costs. The service, while normally bad in Tunisia, was absolutely horrendous. The food was revolting and showed lackadaisical preparation and an overall poor [...]
Hotel Zodiac is rated a four-star resort by the Tunisian government. It is, however, not what one would typically expect from a four star resort. The Zodiac is more akin to what a foreigner would consider a two to three star hotel. If one expects full-on luxury because of the Tunisian government’s ranking system then [...]
Hotel Ariha, located on Rue de Palestine in a quiet yet central location in Tunis, is a functional and comfortable mid-range hotel for guests looking to experience the city of Tunis. The Ariha is not a package resort and is made for business travelers, students, and independent tourists looking to explore Tunis on a budget. [...]
Wave of Resignations Shakes Aridha Chaabia
Twelve members of Aridha Chaabia - nine of which are head of lists – declared in a press release that they want to be independent from the party. This, according to the document, comes because of “Hashmi Hamdi‘s attempts to deprive them of their will, and his persistence in imposing his opinion in issues directly involving the local [...]
Occupy Wall Street Comes to Tunisia
Hundreds of protesters occupied the Place des Droits de l’Homme in downtown Tunis today as part of the call to use the date of 11/11/11 to spread the anti-capitalist Occupy Wall Street protests across the world. Around 200 people gathered in the square, nearly all of them young, but from varied backgrounds: artists, students, activists, some [...]
The President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas, who is also the Chairperson of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), arrived yesterday afternoon to Tunisia for an official visit of three days. Abbas will be meeting the interim President Foued Mebazza and interim Prime Minister Beji Caid Essebsi. He will also be meeting with heads of [...]
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