Destination Overview
Tunisia
Capital
Tunis
Time
GMT +1
Language
Arabic, French
Religion
Islam
International Airports
Tunis, Djerba, Monastir
Weather
The country's climate ispleasant throughout the year, and almost always sunny. The average minimum temperatures are 11° in December and 25° in July,enough to spend pleasant moments. You can visitTunisia all year round! Summers are very hot and winters are relatively mild but a bit rainy. Spring and autumn are the two most pleasant seasons to visit Tunisia!
Top Highlights
- Find an incredible diversity of landscapes! From the blue and white medinas, we go to the Sahara desert, the great eastern erg, and its golden dunes in the blink of an eye.
- Relax on its long beaches at one of the many seaside around Monastir, Hammamet, Djerba...
- A history of more than 3000 years towhich many monuments and archaeologicalsites still bear witness, remarkably wellpreserved.
- Tunisian cuisine is a rather spicy Mediterranean cuisine. It is the kingdom of chillies, garlic and harissa! If you like spicy food, then you are in for a real treat.
- Visit rancient sites such as the cities of Carthage and Dougga, classified asUnesco World Heritage sites
- Get lost in the alleys in one of the many oriental bazaars and feel the real magic of the orient.
About Vietnam
Vietnam, has finally won its last battle, to capture the imagination of the travelling public. Elegant Hanoi now vies with its dynamic sister, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) for the attention of visitors drawn by the eclectic mix of old and new. More modern than other Vietnamese cities, Ho Chi Minh City has also retained its French colonial influences. Its vibrancy is maintained by the ever-entrepreneurial Saigonese and the streets are jam-packed with mopeds and scooters, often carrying whole families. The markets are chaotically busy.
Food and Wine
The Portuguese love their food and even more so, their wine! From north to south the variety is huge, the north prefers their strong meats and stews accompanied by full bodied red wines from some of the 250 native grape varieties, or a salted cod baked in the oven paired with a reserve white. The coast offers such an array of fresh fish and shellfish, grilled on charcoal accompanied by a cool Vinho Verde. The south is the land of garlic, olive oil, and acorn fed black pigs. The Algarve goes Mediterranean with its oranges, figs, almonds that taste so good in the local traditional sweets.
Nature
Portugal is surprisingly varied in nature, considering how small the country is. From the craters of the old volcanoes in the Azores, turned into beautiful colourful lagoons, to the ravishing tropical vegetation and breath- taking cliffs of Madeira island, the vineyards of the Douro Valley, or the endless plaines of Alentejo just after the highest mountain in the country with its pure springs of water, until we get to the caves of the Algarve, in between the long white sand beaches and sand islands where the birds build their nests when fleeing from the cold weather of norther Europe.
Tunisia Journeys
Essence of Vietnam & Cambodia
Highlights of Indochina
Highlights of South East Asia
Highlights of Vietnam
North Vietnam Journey
Portraits of Indochina
Treasures of Vietnam
Vietnam Cities and Beach Escape
Vietnam Culinary Delights
Vietnam Express Getaway
Vietnam Insight
Tunisias Top Destinations
Lisbon
Where the old meets the new, it has an incredibly rich heritage whilst being one of the trendiest capitals in Europe. Lisbon is a very walkable city and offer spectacular hilltop views in Alfama or at St. George's Castle. One shouldn't miss a ride in the famous Tram 28, that passes some of the cities must-sees, or a long walk along the waterfront neighbourhood of Belém.
Alentejo
While to the north the pace is set by the green of the flatlands as far as the eye can see, further south the landscape combines with the sun, the heat, and a slower pace of life. The Alentejo, the idyllic heartland of Portugal, impresses with variety: deserted surf beaches and charming fishing villages on the western coastline and picturesque walled towns and forts on the boarder to Spain. An ideal place for those that wish to escape the tourist crowds and dive into the authentic Portugal.
Sintra
Where the old meets the new, it has an incredibly rich heritage whilst being one of the trendiest capitals in Europe. Lisbon is a very walkable city and offer spectacular hilltop views in Alfama or at St. George's Castle. One shouldn't miss a ride in the famous Tram 28, that passes some of the cities must-sees, or a long walk along the waterfront neighbourhood of Belém.
Porto
Be it the millennium-old cathedral or the latest molecular gastropub, the city of Porto is really a living heritage, one that reinvents itself while maintaining its core character. A vibrant and fascinating city, world-famous for the production of Port wine, matured in vast cellars that stretch along the banks of Douro River. But Porto is more than that: rich culture, a buzzing nightlife, captivating tourist attractions and many more is waiting to be discovered.
Obidos
Discover this delightful town of white houses adorned with bougainvillea and honeysuckle, surrounded by its castle medieval walls. Considered as one of the most characterful places of central Portugal it is a symbol of a traditional Portuguese city. The surrounding region is equally fascinating, not far away from Lisbon and ideal for a day trip.
Douro Valley
A dream made of enchanted valleys, unscathed nature, and world heritage sites; in its steep vineyards is where Port Wine is produced. The Douro Valley in northern Portugal is the oldest wine-growing region in the world and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cultivation of wine here dates back to the Roman's. With all these centuries-old vineyards running along the Douro River, the area is a must-visit for gourmets and vine-lovers and shouldn't be missed during a stay in Portugal.
