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Annoyingly yes! I could not find any rental agencies that would allow me to pickup the vehicle at a French airport but drop it off at a British airport. So once I had dropped Moon at her new home, I had to drive the car back to Newhaven, cross back to Dieppe, drive back to CDG airport in Paris, then fly back to London. Very time consuming!

@@ScafidiTravels Thanks for the info. We're moving back to the UK next month... with 4 cats. Is there any reason you took the ferry from Dieppe and not Calais?

Glad you enjoyed it!

It's a fascinating site, isn't it?

Oh no! When did they do that? And why?

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We just went there, hut an mosaic overpainted😢

Yes, this has turned into quite the controversy. I would recommend following Galaxy Tours on Facebook for updates on this issue: facebook.com/teamgalaxytours/

It's definitely doable but you will spend a fair amount of time during your trip driving! Is there no way of staying longer? Tunisia is worth at least a week if you can spare it!

The exact location is mapped out in my Bradt Guide to Tunisia, available for instant download (or as a print book) worldwide via: www.bradtguides.com/product/tunisia-1/

Thanks for watching!

It is impressively well maintained.

Do you mean distance?

Am I from the UK?

ye London uk@@ScafidiTravels

There were indeed...and Italians on the Axis side!

​@ScafidiTra Germany outnumbered Italian

Yes, I'm a member of a whole Facebook group dedicated to finding the site of the battle! As for the music, I'm not too sure, but all of the soundtracks on my videos are from royalty-free RUclips music sites.

It is a desert, so there are dangers associated with the lack of water and extreme temperatures. Other than that it's perfectly OK. No restrictions as far as I am aware.

@@ScafidiTravels thanks a lot. Is it march a good period to go?

@@AntonioTripaldi-m4u March is a great time to visit Tunisia! Down south it shouldn't be too hot, averages around 25°C.

@@ScafidiTravels Thank you

The rules have changed recently. I suggest you contact the lawyer recommended in the video (Hajer) to discuss further.

@@ScafidiTravels thanks

Glad you enjoyed the video tour!

You should. But be sure to take along a copy of my Bradt Guide so you have all the GPS locations! 😉

Abort? Oh dear! What in the video made you decide not to go?

Glad you enjoyed the video!

Thibar est un beau village, avec une histoire intéressante!

Yes there is, they have a garage which you can book space in. Alternatively, there is free street parking about 100m away. That's where I left my 4x4 when visiting!

It really is! Did you get to Kairouan? Such a special place.

@@ScafidiTravels indeed. i went there even twice. once in winter and then again in mai just before i left. i even had the rare opportunity to get into the big holy mosque even as a non-muslim. 😇

@@QroOnOs Good stuff. The Great Mosque is quite something to behold...

Glad you enjoyed the video. You're right, the CWGC cemeteries are immaculately kept. A fitting tribute to the fallen.

May I ask how you planned your visit and got there from the airport? We've just discovered a relative is buried there, and are currently planning a visit to pay our respects.

@@allanfitzsimmons9646 Hi Allan. We basically hired a car with a driver (sorted through reception at hotel) for an agreed day rate inc. fuel for a day and did a tour around different places inc. the cemetery, this way your not clock watching and can spend as much or little time wherever you go. Its advisable not to drive in Tunisia and taxis were hit and miss but its your call. It's not where you'd expect a war cemetery but you won't regret going, Endidaville War Cemetery is the best kept thing in Enfida, it really is in immaculate condition. Hope you get there and find what you're looking for, don't forget to sign the visitor book.

Glad you have found my Bradt Guide to Tunisia useful!

Glad you enjoyed it! Are you planning on visiting Tunisia at some stage?

OK!

I have had friends stay there and say it is excellent! However, it only opened after I had finished doing the research for my Bradt Guide to Tunisia (I submitted the manuscript in 2022 and the guide was published in July 2023). So sadly I didn't review it for the guidebook or film it for my channel. I will definitely visit and review it on my next trip to Tunisia, whenever that might be. I'm glad you're finding the hotel review videos useful! www.bradtguides.com/product/tunisia-1/

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

Did you stay at this hotel? How was it?

If you have the funds to sort this out yourselves, I'd suggest reaching out to Omar at Tunisia Expat Assistance. He's been through the animal export process before and can help: facebook.com/tunexpatassist If you would like help from a charity, speak to Mission Pawwsible. They do excellent work in Tunisia rescuing, rehousing and exporting cats and dogs: facebook.com/missionpaws

It was indeed. Fascinating to think that the Libyco-Punic mausoleum near the base of the hill was an ancient relic even at the time the Roman settlers were living there!

Great to hear that my channel is helping people worldwide discover the vibrant history and culture of Tunisia!

One of the aims of my guidebook is to encourage Tunisians to explore their amazing country more. Glad you found the video interesting!

This is a shame. But I am hearing reports of a few more visitors successfully heading out there in recent months, which is great news!

All locations (including the exact GPS point of the entrance gate) are specified in my guidebook to Tunisia, which was launched worldwide in July 2023. You can even pick up copies in Tunisia, in Librairie Al Kitab! www.bradtguides.com/product/tunisia-1/ www.alkitab.tn/livre/9781784777517-tunisia-oscar-scafidi/ (note the price listed here is incorrect, the real price in Tunisia is 68DT)

Everyone's attitude to risk is going to be different. Dougga is considered safe, and I am not aware of any foreign government that suggests not heading to that area. Sbeitla is close to the Jebel Chambi National Park, which is an area of military activity, due to an ongoing low-intensity insurgency. However, the archaelogical site itself is well protected. For example, USAID launched their Visit Tunisia Project at the Sbeitla site in February 2022, despite it being on the US State Department's do not travel section of the Tunisia travel advice! I have been to Sbeitla on numerous occasions without incident. However, I suggest that you do your research before going, seek local advice and follow instructions of security forces in the area (if you go).

@@ScafidiTravels i was thinking of going tomorrow, asked 2 tunisians in Tunis and they both said it was safe, i'll definitely do Dougga, Sbeitla will depend on what time it gets once we are there since we will be driving from Tunis to Tozeur and definitely dont want to.arrive after night time, but its basically en route from Dougga so i guess we might as well. Thanks for the reply 😊

Security forces will keep a close eye on you while you're there, and will ask about your onwards travel plans. Very sensible of you to avoid driving at night!

Yes, it must have been tough for the Tunisians fighting against French colonial forces. Likewise the Allied and Axis forces during World War II...

Your vet needs to do it. It's pretty straightforward. They're basically the same template. Here's the EU one: food.ec.europa.eu/animals/movement-pets/eu-legislation/non-commercial-movement-non-eu-countries_en Here's the UK one: www.gov.uk/government/publications/pet-travel-apply-for-a-gb-pet-health-certificate

@@ScafidiTravels Thank you!

How did you get on in the end Irina?

Indeed. We have a temple there linked to Numidian King Masinissa. But it may be even older than that, linked to a local Amazigh population. So fascinating!

@@ScafidiTravels yeah true but we dont know the actual date when it was built But somewhere around 1st century BC The Problem is my Ancestors never wrote anything they didnt care about it So Our History is passed mainly oral

Fascinating stuff! Theft from Tunisia's archaeological sites is certainly a problem. I believe more needs to be done to protect them, and to involve local populations with their preservation.

Rooms from around EUR90 per night are being advertised on their official site: www.anantara.com/en/luxury-hotel-offers

@@ScafidiTravels Actually 259€ not 90€

Wow! When I posted it earlier the lowest price was EUR90, but you're right, it's shot up to EUR259...quite the increase!

Absolutely! It is an amazing site. Lots of (hopefully sustainable) tourism potential there.

The film I cut to in this video is called Patton (1970): www.imdb.com/title/tt0066206/

Always keen to hear reader feedback, although we'll have to agree to disagree on Sfax. I agree with you that Kairouan also has a very atmospheric medina. I found the old religious buildings in Sfax fascinating (including the two synagogues, the Greek Orthodox Church and the former Church of St Peter and St Paul). Likewise the Commonwealth grave site, with the even older Christian cemetery next door, with 100+ year old colonial graves. I could spend days wandering around the Medina looking at all the specialised souks (although I can understand how this would be boring if all the shops were shut!) Oh, and Dar Salma is one of my favourite Dars in that part of Tunisia. Did you manage to jump on the ferry from Sfax to the Kerkennah Islands? Have you shared a trip report of your visit somewhere? I would love to read it.

Yes Tunisia's archaeological sites are generally quite undeveloped. Amazing, as you can explore the ruins really well. But you need to watch your step!

@@ScafidiTravels Did you have a look at the mosaics in the Bardo!The finest concentration of these in the world but I know you know this.😁👍👍

It's a bit of a shame that so many of Tunisia's archaeological sites have had their most impressive pieces removed and placed in the Bardo. I saw a lot of gaps out in the field where statues, mosaics and architectural features should have been. But I understand that it is easier to protect them in the Bardo than out in some of the more remote sites in Tunisia, and ultimately it's about preserving as much of Tunisia's cultural heritage as possible.

@@ScafidiTravels It's catch 22.Remove it so its completely out of context or lose it in bits and pieces to criminals! I'm not sure if the house of the Gladiators is in Tunisia but I would imagine it's guarded.😁👍

Not much risk of being kidnapped while exploring Tunisia, regardless of your nationality!

Because at some stage a long time ago, water stopped flowing into the lake and evaporation did the rest. I think the jury is still out on the exact formation process, but it is likely that human diversion of water courses in the area played a role in these lakes drying out.

I believe I have already answered your question in another forum, but here it is again for the benefit of other readers: Customs will take the drone away from you, for collection when you depart the country. This is a free process. However, it can also be very slow (especially when it comes to collection), and there is a small risk that you get a Customs agent who does not understand the procedure and thinks they have the right to confiscate your drone outright. I would avoid bringing a drone into Tunisia if at all possible.

Just responded, thanks for reaching out!