I’m absolutely so thrilled to share my 6 days adventure in this Arab country filled with Berber, Roman and French influences.

Day 1: September 15, 2023 in📍Tunis

🔶Flew into Tunis-Carthage International Airport

🔷Did the Currency exchange from USD to Tunisian Dinar at the airport

🔶Stayed at the Majestic Hotel

🔷Enjoyed an authentic local Tunisian meal at my Tunisian friend’s restaurant

Day 2: September 16, 2023 in📍Sidi Bou Said

🔶As a budget traveler, the best and most affordable way to travel around Tunisia is by train and/or bus.

🔷Took the TGM (Tunis-Goulette-Marsa) train line to the suburban

🔶It cost 2 Tunisian Dinar (~$0.66 USD) one way ticket from Tunis to Sidi Bou Said (30 minutes ride)

🔷It’s also a great way to vibe with the Tunisian locals

🔶Hey you never know, you might get a gift/fridge magnet like I did from one of the local 😊

⁉️Why visit Sidi Bou Said?

🔷To appreciate the Blue and White theme

🔶This is as northern to North Africa one can get to

🔷Practice Quality time as you watch the bluest water in the Mediterranean Sea

🔶Strolled down the cobblestones in the streets and alley ways

🔷Go on a door scavenger hunt

🔶Explored the many food options (street food, cafes and restaurants)

🔷Spend time with the local artists

🔶Test your bargaining skillsets in the Medina

🔷Watch the golden sunset with the Tunisian

Day 3: September 17, 2023 in📍El Jem

🔶Took the 6 AM train from Tunis to El Jem

🔷Length of journey was 4 hours each way

🔶Round trip cost was 24 Tunisian Dinar (~$8 USD) for a cart with no air conditioner

🔷Visited the 2nd largest Roman coliseum in the world located right here in El Jem

🔶Visited the Archaeological Museum of El-Djem

Day 4: September 18, 2023 in📍Kairouan

🔷Took the 11:30 AM bus from Tunis to Kairouan

🔶Length of journey was 2.5 hours each way

🔷Round trip cost was 12 Tunisian Dinar (~$4 USD) for a bus with air conditioner

🔶Very much so appreciated the delightful view on the way

➡️Let’s get educated together on the city of Kairouan:

🔷It’s a holy city in Tunisia

🔶It’s the 4th holiest city in the Islam faith

🔷Here you can find “The Great Mosque of Kairouan” – one of the oldest mosque to worship in the Islam World & in North Africa

🔶I also saw “The Mosque of the Three Doors.” It holds a special place in the Islamic architecture. I was not allowed inside cause I’m a non Muslim.

⁉️Why did I visit?

🔷For personal religious reasons

🔶And I wanted to stand on the platform in “The Great Mosque of Kairouan” that faces Mecca.

🔷Mecca is where the Muslims face to pray

🔶Mecca is where Prophet Muhammad was born

Day 5: September 19, 2023 in📍Tunis & Uthina/Oudna

🔷Felt a bit knowledgeable with my experience with one of the local Tunisian Museum curator at📍Bardo National Museum.

⁉️Why did I visit…

🔶This museum used to be the Beylical Palace

🔷Have the biggest collection of Mosaics in the world

🔶Wanted to get up, close and personal with the Roman African Mosaics (Roman, Islam and Christianity influences)

🔷Wanted to taste the fresh Tunisian lemonade in the cafe

📍Uthina/Oudna

🔶This part of my trip was not planned. It just happened that my Berber Moroccan friend and I met this local Tunisian taxi driver, who used to be a tour guide. He convinced us to go explore Uthina/Oudna with him.

🔷Uthina/Oudna is an African Roman Architecture site

🔶It’s about 30 minutes each way from Central Tunis.

Day 6: September 20, 2023 in📍Tunis

🔷Ended my trip by spending a few hours in the old Medina in Tunis. It’s the busiest and authentic spot to shop, mingle with the locals and get lost.

🔶Go into the coolest rug store, walk up the steps and enjoy this cafe with a sweet view behind the Zitouna Mosque.

🔷My journey throughout Tunisia was such a grand experience. I personally think it’s a great country to visit in North Africa that’s filled with rich culture, historical sites, star war villages and the most welcoming people.

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