Living in Tunisia

Life in Tunisia is all about relaxation.  You can enjoy a great variety of olives, go to Sidi Bou Said to enjoy a nice view of the sea while having a good coffee or tea, visit the desert or go to Tunis Centre and do some shopping in La Medina (The market). 

Before living in Tunisia I lived in New York and getting used to it has been difficult for me because I have had to accept living in a place where things are less reachable and much more slow.

It is not complicated to make friends.  It will all depend what you do over here.  I am a language student and I have met people from all over the world (koreans, south americans, spanish, portuguese, tunisians, africans, mauritanians, americans...)

People are very friendly and generally they are eager to share with you and get to know you.  I have had taxists that like me so much they ask me to come over to meet their wife and eat cous cous.  If you are nice they are nice and if you are not nice they will not be nice.

Never discuss about politics or religion.  Even if the person says he is not religious.  Try not to give anyone personal information if they are not an intimate friend.  If you are walking from the metro station or from anywhere else, be very attentive to the cars.  From December to January bring winter clothes (It is the North of Africa but it does get cold because of humidity.)  You might want to start learning some French or Arabic before you come here because most Tunisians do not speak anything else.

Hey Quid, I really suggest Tunis Cartage, very very nice area. I Live next door, La Marsa, also nice. The American school here is supposed to be very good ... I am single, so the ice get's rather thinn on that subject. The places you have mentioned are rather turisty ... and not my type. Tunisia is beautiful and has far more to offer than hotels in Hamamed etc. Tunis offers good access to public services. A lot of european expads live outside near the sea shore. Let me know if you need further info. By the way, you can also check the lonely planet online, or get the book on Tunisia which might be a good info, too. best, Seb

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The Malaysian in Tunisia page can help

Hello! I am a Canadian student studying French in Switzerland but finding it really hard to really learn the conversational skills because everyone speaks English to me. So I was considering going to Tunisia for a few months and volunteer. Does anyone out there know how to find a room in a family home or a studio apartment? I just really want to be immersed in the language and the culture. Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you!