Shocking first impressions of TUNISIA 🇹🇳 history, food and culture تونس

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Today, I'm bringing you with me on my eye-opening first 24 hours in Tunisia, where I tour the historical sites that tell the story of Rome vs. Carthage, visit the markets in the old Medina, and see the beautiful seaside village of Sidi Bou Said.

This is my first day here in Tunis as a foreigner, and I was really excited to give you my first impressions of this amazing country, while sharing some of the historical facts that I learned, as well.

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0:00 How to spend 24 hours in Tunis, Tunisia
0:39 Foreigner tries to speak Arabic in Tunisia
2:10 History of Carthage, Tunisia from Byrsa Hill
4:34 Punic Harbours of Carthage, Tunisia
5:35 Punic Cemetery of Carthage, Tunisia
7:30 Roman Theater in Tunisia
10:00 Baths of Antoninus, Tunisia
14:26 Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
15:30 Foreigner tries Tunisian food
16:26 Old Medina markets, Tunis
19:01 Tunisian supermarket snack haul
19:40 What I'm doing next in Tunisia

All Comments (21)
  • @thornton
    when I come back from a trip like this with so much footage, I spend a lot of time editing, and it's nice to no longer have to sit down that entire time! 😚 so check out the Flexispot standing desk at which I edited this video here: bit.ly/3Re5g3s I can't wait to bring you more videos from my Tunisia series... next up 🚂
  • @MelodyWaters566
    You know a good tour guide when you know he has done it hundreds of times but is still so enthusiastic and passionate about it
  • @h1k0usen13
    Tunisian history is my passion - so happy to finally see our history getting some recognition because it is so multifaceted and there are countless nuances.
  • @SisterSunny
    I feel like Tunisia as a whole is such an underrated country, I'm so glad you're covering it!
  • Tunisia as a whole has actually more Roman ruins than Italy as the arid, dry weather makes preservation much easier than in Italy. Tunisia bears the marks of multiple empires spanning millennia and is worth visiting, not just the capital, but even the desert hides secrets and fun that most tend to ignore as they make their way to Spain or other tourist destinations.
  • @OfficialFo
    thats the most amazing travel guide ive ever seen
  • @JustTunes31
    I loved visiting Tunisia in January this year. Carthage is an amazing place with do much history. My favourite place i visited though was the magnificent colloseum at El Jem ! I was literally the only tourist there ! Did you go there ?
  • @ghayth7469
    welcome to Tunisia 🇹🇳 brother ❤
  • @3D_Artist
    19:35 - The reason the security informed you that you are not allowed to take videos there is because Tunisians are boycotting Carrefour and other brands and stores due to their funding of the genocide , but in general you can use your camera anywhere in tunisia
  • This was stunning 😍 Wow Tunisia is a very nice country ! I have to go there too
  • @henktl3580
    These kind of trips suit your style of story telling very well. Excellent and interesting video. Well narrated, well shot and nice tempo. Kudos. Looking forward to the next one!
  • @hibabakouch3629
    A proud Tunisian passed by your video , I hope you had great time ! There's much more historical things you can learn about in Tunisia .. other cultures and many other food to taste for sure , you are always welcome to discover more about us ! ^^
  • @yarma5256
    welcome to Tunisia 🇹🇳🌺🌿
  • @greble11
    An excellent vlog about a beautiful and fascinating country.
  • @srasramajdi
    I'm a tunisian, i have never seen some of the places you have went to ! enjoyed Baligh's commentry i would suggest collaborating more with him he is such a joy to learn about tunisia's history from him.
  • @hedichebbi8310
    The guide man is just amazing !! He s so passionate, am proud of him as a tunisian, and you are more than welcome to discover our rich history and different cultures
  • @arrietty2001
    I love hearing people that are knowledgeable and passionate about history, talk :) Beliz seems like a wonderful tour guide! This reminded me a bit of my visit to Viminacium in Serbia, a giant Roman city of which only 3-4% has been unearthed. What's quite sad is that the archeological park gets very few visitors and funding from the government so I'm not sure if it will ever all be uncovered...it doesn't help that's difficult to reach without bus or car but I'd definitely recommend it for anyone that is visiting Belgrade!! Knowing that millions visit the ruins in Rome while there are so many Roman remains outside of Italy that get very little attention is quite sad, I hope more people will go out of their way to explore the less conventional ones :) Excited for what's next in Tunisia!
  • @andrineslife
    Beligh is such a great guide, what a lucky find!
  • @madedgar
    I've been really enjoying your videos. There's something refreshingly genuine and old-fashioned (in the best way possible) about the way you travel and view the world. Look forward to future videos, stay safe