Tunisia: One Of Top 53 Places To Go In 2008
The New York Times recently published a list of the 53 places to go in 2008, and Tunisia ranks 3rd in their list, directly after Laos and Lisbon.
Here's what they have to say:
Four other Arab countries were featured on the list: Libya, Egypt, Kuwait and Algeria.
It's really cool to see that Tunisia is getting more interest and becoming a better known tourist destination outside of Europe as well, where most of our tourists usually come from.
Check out the full NY Times article here: The 53 Places to Go in 2008
Tunisian Island Of Djerba: Top Holiday Destination In 2008 Italian Firm Plans $22 Billion Tunisia Resort [09/03/07] News Bytes From Tunisia links for 2008-02-13 links for 2008-01-25Well, I'm glad that's one place I can score off the list :) And it's very interesting that they mentioned Kuwait, which is not too open as a tourist destination although it can be quite interesting.
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Posted by: Mahesh Shantaram at December 26, 2007 07:05 AMYeah, a lot of people I know who have visited or lived in Kuwait tell me it's a very nice place to visit. I hope I get to go there one day.
Great to see you too on facebook, twitter, linkedin and here ;)
Posted by: MMM at December 26, 2007 08:32 PMHi Marwen, I am currently in Tunis since a few days - my first visit here and I really like the place. It's extremely different from any of the other middle eastern countries. Will ask your insight on a few things later on, for the moment, I am here today and on Sunday morning and would like some advice on what to do! I'm here on a business visit and just have today and tomorrow morning to roam around so would appreciate some suggestions.
Posted by: waleed at January 5, 2008 10:57 AMWell my suggestions for near places you could visit are:
- Sidi Bou Said (sidi bou s3eed). You can go for a nice walk in this Tunisian town that hangs on to its old Tunisian style, and have a cup of tee with pine nuts in either one of 2 cafes; Sidi Chabaane (Cafe des delices) for a lovely view of the sea and mountain and Tunisia, or Al Qahwa Al 3alya (Cafe des Nattes). You can also go to the marina/port of Sidi Bou Said if you're interested.
- Downtown Tunis: The old medina & the souks (best place to buy souvenirs) & Habib Bourguiba Avenue.
- If you're into archeology you can also pay a visit to Carthage and check out some of the Roman ruins there.
- If you want to do some shopping you can either go to Carrefour or Geant.
These are the places that came to mind right away. Have fun :)
Posted by: MMM at January 5, 2008 02:29 PMI think that since they were ranking Djerba, they should have mentioned a Djerban restaurant in the piece (Essoufra for example).
I have noticed that in the past few years Tunisia has been gaining in popularity. The whole country is rich with history and beauty and offers so much. I also think that once the Mediterranean Gate City project is completed it will draw in more tourists because it will have a lot to offer and sow Tunis as being very modernized.
Posted by: Tunisianbelle at February 2, 2008 01:48 PM