Although I am just part time tourist (or weekend tourist to be precise) in Tunisia, I have been in several touristic places last year. I will post my past trip stories under “Mlaku-mlaku in Tunisia” series (click here if you are curious what “mlaku-mlaku” means) with emphasize on the pictures since I already forget most of the details (don’t blame me, by that time I didn’t even know what “blog” was..).

I will start with Sidi Bou Said.

Sidi Bou Said is located near to Tunis, it’s a town about 20 km northeast of Tunis. It’s also very close to Carthage and La Marsa, other popular destinations in greater Tunis area. People come to Sidi Bou Said to walk the streets and explore it’s trademark, cascade of traditional white-washed houses with big blue doors and windows. While there are not many things to do in Sidi Bou Said, you can spend time relaxing in traditional cafes, the famous Cafe des Nattes for example, and have a cup of coffee or two while also smoking shisha. As well as in other tourist traps there are numerous street vendors where you can buy souvenirs and handicrafts. Bargain is a must. Of course, Sidi Bou Said is also a place where you can take a lot of nice photos. By the way, the temperature can be extremely hot during summer hence it’s a good idea to bring a long a bottle of water with you while walking around.

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