Thanks (or because of) my trip last summer, I get a few weeks a lot of emails asking me what are the risks of a trip to Tunisia now - "there's there a risk of terrorist attack I need regular. On the attack? The Government Is not Islamist, and therefore likely to be hostile to foreigners and particularly westerners? Women do not they may lack freedom, of being forced to veil? "Etc, etc.
I answered on an individual basis but, faced with recurring prejudices (or nonsense) often spread by word-of-mouth dis-close attention, I decided to write an article in response to all those who are concerned about from (or see from relatives) in Tunisia during the summer of 2014.
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Two Tunisian soldiers were killed near the Algerian border, Ghar el-Tine on Saturday (07.26.14). The situation around Mount Chaambi is also very tense. That said, the probability that a tourist is found in these areas is almost close to zero - thanks to the numerous checkpoints of the Tunisian army, the benevolent vigilance of the population that leaves no foreign venture in dangerous areas and because in any case, you will not find any public transportation bringing you close to these places. As for the risk of attacks, there is as much chance of seeing a bomb in the middle of Tunis that there is likely to see an explosion in the center of Paris.
The situation was worse in 2013, when I was there - and at no time did I have any sense of insecurity.
Even the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, known to be quite anxiety, said: "The positive development of the democratic transition and stabilization of the political and security situation in Tunisia, techniques create a supportive environment for planned tourist or business trips in the country. "
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But that does not necessarily mean retrograde: Tunisia is the Maghreb countries the most liberal and more tolerant. It is not very difficult to find alcohol, you can still eat during the day during Ramadan, many tourists strolling in shorts in the streets of Tunis, and Tunisians are very tolerant vis-à-screw mores and Western ways. Nobody will force you to hide, to hide, to do what you did not want to do.
No, women do not lack freedom as to what they can do.
However, as in many countries of the world, the weight of the male gaze and the attitude of some men (macho, flirty, insisting) vis-à-vis Western women may in some bother.
The place most representative of all this relative calm is probably Hammamet, one of the most popular resorts in the country, about sixty kilometers south of Tunis. The marina is always full; and the medina is full of tourists and onlookers who think only the best possible bargain prices. Bikinis and swimsuits are as common as calls to prayer, and Marina Palace or the Vincci Flora Park - the two most luxurious hotels in the city - take advantage of their low prices (around € 450 for 5 nights half board for two people on tunisiebooking.com) to refuel and happiness of tourists.
In short - beware the magnifying effects to media playback and if you want to cheap sun and seaside holidays, Tunisia will fulfill all expectations.
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