さようならチュニジア🇹🇳 | 北アフリカ最後の冒険
Welcome to Tunisia, where I’ve been traveling alone for the past week. In the first two episodes, I wandered through the capital city of Tunis for the very first time, exploring its busy markets, trying dishes I didn’t expect to find here. Wow, wow, wow. Then I finally found the courage to step outside of the city and board my very first train in Africa. The ticket cost just one Euro, and the suburbs faded into open countryside. I felt that rush of adventure again on my way to the coastal town of Hammamet. Weee-hoo! After taking one day just to switch off and enjoy being on holiday, I picked up my camera for the final time in Tunisia to share my first impressions of Hammamet. Oh, it’s quite romantic. Good afternoon. If you’ve seen the last vlog I’ve put out, you saw that I’ve just arrived in El Hamamet, or Hammamet, locally known, because it translates to the word of bath in Arabic. So I am staying at this 70s kind of resort, which has gorgeous garden. So why not showing you around a
little bit of this town, the eastern part of Hammamet that I’ve been staying, because I took a day off yesterday, this morning, and we’ve got about a couple of
hours until the sun sets. So this is the way to go out of the hotel, which is located straight by the main road. there’s this cute local cafeteria just accross the hotel I am staying at. It looks quite nostalgic. So Al Hammamet is basically a fishing port and beach resort situated in northeastern
part of Tunisia and this is the original of resort town that was developed in the 1970s. And what is unique about this place, I think, is because there is no high-rise building. Look at that. So it makes it even more grounding for me personally, because it keeps its sort of town feeling, while at the same time has this gorgeous
white sandy beach. To my surprise, there are so many Italian, French, and mostly Italian and French tourists, and I think a lot of expats as well in this part of the country. So not far from the hotel that I’m staying at is this town’s fortress that is believed to have been built in the 13th century, and the remaining walls of the Medina, which we are entering soon, is dated
to the 15th century. So it is quite impressive to have such a magnificent and huge fortress in town. So Medina, in Arabic word, means old town, and many medinas, much like the ones
I’ve visited in Morocco or in probably Tunis, have got lots of variety of shops and restaurants, and what’s pleasant about it is that you can shop for souvenirs and just walk around, mendearing about, or even if you are thinking of purchasing gifts for your loved ones, this is definitely a place to be. If you notice the dome shape of this entrance reminds me a bit of the Ottoman character building that you can find in all around Turkey, which is amazing to just observe, but over here you’ve got local kaftans. This is definitely the shop I’d
recommend to purchase from because I purchased a few of other things to bring back home, and they’ve been so lovely. So yesterday I went here to purchase
this oil container, which looks incredible. If you are into this kind of intricate details that looks very Tunisian, I just couldn’t help myself. It’s like this gorgeous watercolor painting that is handmade. I did buy 10 of these. Can you imagine? I couldn’t help myself and couldn’t decide for the life of me which to choose from because they’re just so pretty and unique. I just called my husband and said, “Should we get one dish each?” So I thought of getting one for me and one for him, which has got different color. It’s so pretty. Can I pack that? What time do you close? Eight o’clock. Eight o’clock. Can I pay now and leave it? No problem. Yeah, and then go around? No problem. Yeah. You want some time? Yes. You can pack both of these. Yeah, absolutely. So this is the shop owner. Yeah, Hamid. Hamid, your shop is so good, so many to choose from. And Anis price. Thank you very much. Honest price. You’re welcome. Yeah. Such a pleasant shopping experience. I paid 20 dirham for two, some sort of bowl plate and was able to pay by card, which is helpful. So the medina has got all sorts of rugs. That is so pretty. Slippers, leather slippers, and also colorful kaftans to choose from. (laughing) Thank you. You’re welcome. So over here is the grand mosque, as you can see with the minaret over there. And you can easily get different artisans
products over here. You can get handcrafted silver and bangles with your name on it. So I’d say that the medina is a bit more sleepy because it’s in the afternoon. Just a couple of days from the national holiday. But I think if you go to any shops, if there is a fixed price label to it, it is less stressful to be honest, because it’s just probably a wholesale sort of product that they have got. Enough talking about shopping, I think I’m going to go probably somewhere to get a better view of Hammamet. So I have paid eight dinars to enter this fort, which is equivalent to about £2, I think. And what’s great about the opening hours during summer is that it spans until 7 p.m. I’ve got about an hour to explore. But if you’re visiting in winter, I think they close at six. What’s interesting is that the fort is quite well kept for it being a 13th or 15th century kind of fort. And yeah, absolutely stunning, especially at this golden hour. The key importance of the citadel is an information that could easily be read inside, but unfortunately it’s written in French and Arabic, which I neither speak the language of. So if I’m taking you here, you’ve got a gorgeous view of the Mediterranean Sea and the white Medina. The Kasbah of Hammamet dates back to the 9th century. In the 1400s, it became the governance residence and by the 16th century, it was adopted for firearms and you can still spot cannons in the courtyard today. There’s a small museum inside, but for me, the highlight is the ramparts with sweeping views over the Medina, the harbor and the beach. What I love about this fort is the huge array of gorgeous mature trees in the middle whilst being able to walk for a 360 degrees panoramic view. Whilst appreciating the Mediterranean Sea next to you, the ability to peek because all of these small squares and probably that’s how they used to guard, right? Because as a fort, you need to look up what’s coming. You have this stunning and I mean really stunning during the golden hour of the Hammamet view from afar. So it spans all the way there. And if you can see the buildings, mostly if not all are white. And there is no tall building because I think there was a regulation where you can’t really build a building
higher than trees. I think we’re so used to it, the idea of Riviera or resort town being this flashy, high-rise buildings and hotels. And I think the kind of buildings that exist here with all painted white whilst still really green and the Mediterranean Sea with lots of breeze. What a stunning, stunning view
overlooking Ham mamet here. Oh, it’s quite romantic. Yeah, honestly, honestly, Tunisia has blown me away and I highly recommend visiting not only because of it being a French Riviera-esque but in North Africa but also people have been so, so sweet. And that has helped me feeling so much more at ease being a solo female traveler. And that’s very much a key whenever I go to any sort of obscure places in this world. The tour continues because turns out along this fort, there’s this gorgeous walkway that you can sort of take a lovely stroll or if you fancy eating at one of
the restaurants for dinner, you can do that while admiring the Mediterranean view from here. So, so stunning. While the sun has just set and the
tide has risen a bit more, I think I’m going to continue on. Walking because it is not only relaxing, the birds are chirping, the sun has gone down which means that it’s no longer hot. It’s been an interesting journey in Tunisia because my initial plan to come here was to take a bit of holiday for myself because I’ve
been having just a drained energy with travel filming, especially in Morocco, the first few weeks of being sick
and just not being easy. But yeah, so far when I arrived at
3am out of Tunis Airport, there’s this breeze and sense of
hopefulness that changed that direction and I thought, why not make two videos? Just document my time here purely as a first timer in this country that I think not
many people have heard of or even think about when visiting as a destination or place for holiday. So I’m quite happy to just push through it and experience Tunisia for myself. And there have been lots of surprises along the way that I think have made it and concluded an experience that’s nothing but sort of special and sweet. In Hammamet, I let myself slow right down. I did almost nothing, sitting, observing and taking in my surroundings. The town is so much bigger than I expected and I know I only saw a fraction of it. I realised how important it is to pause and simply be present. What is that for the picture? No, I don’t, that’s fine. I don’t know how to fish. Thank you. I’m walking back to the hotel I’m staying at but I’ve seen a few guys getting ready to fish. And I didn’t know that you’re supposed to fish in the evening because it’s half seven. But I think today that’s pretty much
about my experience here and tomorrow I’m actually going back to Tunis. Having said that, I’m going to take
a bit of time to swim and yeah, and do a bit of an adventure because I think I’m going to take a shared taxi which is slightly different to the train that I took on the way to Hammamet. Well, I’m about to check out. So, thought of showing you around what they will look like the room that I have been upgraded to, I’d say in terms of the modern look to it because the previous one just felt a bit outdated right by the street, even though I could see the sea straight away, but this feels a bit more appropriate. The value for why I paid the 70 something euros for three nights excluding breakfast. So this is great. What I love about the area is there are a couple of cushion over here so you can
easily hang out and chill. We’ve got a double bed with some gorgeous artwork as well as really spacious dressing table. I love the key to this room because
it looks quite unique I’d say. We’ve got a mirror which works perfectly for when I’m getting ready. The shower is clean. I’ve got some rain shower with another mirror, hairdryer and a separate toilet. So I am just at the hotel lobby. I think I love this gorgeous tilings that looks very Tunisian with the intricate ceiling, a bit like smaller chandelier. I have asked the one of the guys if I can get a taxi to where the Louage is, which is the grand taxi back to Tunis, but he’s very kindly offering his help in walking with me to the Louage
station because it only takes about, I think 10 minutes. I was asking if I can carry that for myself, especially the backpack, but he insisted on doing that for me. What’s your name again? Hussein Hussein, yes, so Hussein when I checked in, he helped me out. Oh yes. As a social traveler, I accept every help I can get, especially I’ve bought several ceramics that made my duffel bag becomes a lot heavier. This is the way to the Louage station, I think. (people chattering) We’ve got some Egyptian food over there. (people chattering) (laughs) Gosh, I’m going to give him a bit of a tip, because I did give him a bit of
a tip when I checked in and I think he appreciated that so much. And if I’m giving him a bit more of coins, I’ve got. I think it goes a long way. These are just fresh produce with tomatoes available, all sorts of stuff. So colorful. So I’ve noticed that the staff mostly speaks French, Italian? Italian and French, and it’s absolutely admirable to be able to speak, to be able
to speak a few languages, given the fact that most of the tourists here are either French or Italian. So as you can see, there are a few of… So you say this in local language, Louage. I think that’s a French word, which probably translates to local taxi, shared taxi. What’s unique is that you basically, there is no booking system. I have a sack, please, I have a sack. Oh, how sweet, he gave me this. But what’s interesting is that there’s a red stripe of that, from the van, and there’s no booking system, you just have to turn up. And they will wait until the shared taxi is full with passengers. You see? Louage Ah, so you’ve got a space at the back, which works well. Yes, works well with that. Also. Yeah, also. So good for the museum. Yes, 10. How much is that? 10? He’s just paying Ah, thank you! Thank you. Thank you so much, good luck. Thank you, thank you. Thank you, I appreciate it. Thank you so much. Yeah, good. Good. Thank you so much. Thank you, bye bye. I don’t think he was expecting any tip, but yeah, if you can share a bit with the locals, why not? Can I sit at the front? I love a shared minibus system like this because you sort of got this communal feeling and there is no booking system. You don’t have to worry so much
about the price going up just because you didn’t book early enough which happens in the UK a lot. What is great is that they put this at the very front to indicate that this is Louage and no smoking perfect because that’s one thing I’ve noticed in Tunisia that people smoke so much, so much, so much so that I’ve noticed that even younger
generation do that. So that’s unfortunate, but thank goodness, a few of restaurants and like Louage like this, you are not allowed to smoke. Anyway, I think we’re ready to go. There’s also this yellow van which seems to be like not an intercity transport. So got the Tunis already. Got the T unis already and I’m just
going to walk somewhere and get a bit of taxi. So actually, let me show you a little bit. The Louage center in Tunis is a straightforward one. So you’ve got this sort of van
center terminal, I’d say, and lots of new Louage just came in
from other city probably and you see lots of locals trying to stop taxis because you get taxi from here to your destination. Well, thank goodness finally, I have made it to my hostel safely and currently just chilling at the terrace. Yeah, I think that’s pretty much about it for today. I was thinking of filming until tomorrow when I’m flying out of the country, but I’m just going to switch off really and enjoy my very last night in Tunis and before flying back to London and take the train back home to where I live south of Manchester and take a few days in London. I’ll be filming few vlogs, actually filming one vlog, specifically for Patreon in London. And by the time that you’re watching this, I’m sure that the vlog is uploaded already exclusively for Patreon. If you wish to support a creator like me and my work, please make sure to check out the link I have for you for Patreon because these are a community I cherish, I share my updates in full honesty. So yeah, thank you so much for watching all of these episodes from North Africa in the best of times I tried and probably not the very perfect way, but in an honest way. So let me know what you think, what have you learned so far from this video. I would love to read your comments and I can’t wait to see you again on the next one.
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A solo week in Tunisia: from the medina of Tunis to my first €1 train ride to Hammamet. In this final Tunisia episode, I slow down in a classic seaside resort town, wandering the old medina, climbing the Kasbah ramparts for Mediterranean views, shopping local ceramics, and taking a shared louage back to Tunis. Expect honest, first-timer impressions, gentle travel moments, and practical on-the-ground tips for Hammamet and solo female travel in North Africa.
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Chapters (Table of Contents)
00:00 Intro – Solo week in Tunisia
00:24 €1 train: Tunis → Hammamet
01:00 First impressions & retro seaside hotel
02:15 What Hammamet feels like (no high-rises, beach vibe)
03:41 Hammamet fortress & medina walls
04:06 Inside the medina: shops, souvenirs, textures
05:59 Ceramics haul & friendly bargaining
07:18 Grand Mosque & artisan finds
08:58 Kasbah entry, hours & golden-hour views
10:23 Kasbah history & sweeping ramparts
12:15 Why Hammamet feels different (breeze, Riviera calm)
13:45 Final thoughts on Tunisia & seaside promenade
15:36 Slowing down: presence over filming
17:51 Room tour & value stay
19:21 Lobby tiles, kindness, and walking to the louage
22:05 How the louage (shared taxi) works
25:28 Back in Tunis: louage terminal & taxi
26:45 Last night in Tunis & sign-off
ABOUT ME:
In 2013, I started my solo travel journey, leaving Indonesia in 2016 to become a full-time traveller and YouTube creator. My background in International Relations has fueled a profound interest in exploring different countries. My content focuses on exploring different cultures through the lens of a solo female traveller, aiming to capture real-life interactions and experiences.
My travels kicked off with a five-month trip across Asia, after which I moved to China in January 2017 to work as an English teacher, my first time living abroad. I left China in 2018 to fully commit to creating videos on YouTube, where I share my travels and the cultures I encounter.
Living nomadically since 2016, I settled in England in early 2022 after marrying my British husband, David. Now based in the UK, I continue to travel and share my adventures on YouTube.
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My last video from Tunisia 🌍 After a week of solo travel, I slowed things down in Hammamet, wandering through the medina, picking up ceramics I couldn’t resist, climbing the Kasbah at golden hour, and ending the trip with a louage shared taxi back to Tunis.
Would Hammamet be on your list if you came to Tunisia?
فيديو راءع و مناظر طبيعية جميلة
You made Hammamet look really nice, you almost made me regret skipping it 😂
Bienvenue en tunisie❤
As Tunisian I am so glad that you seem to be so happy spending some time in Tunisia 🇹🇳 ❤.. there is a lot more to discover though 😊have a safe journey back home ..and all the best
My wife brought home half a suitcase full of pottery from Hammamet.
Chào Syifa 👋🏻
Chúc sức khỏe bạn nhé.
HAIL TUNISIA RACE UNIVERSE REPAIRED THANK YOU FOR ART CERAMICS YOUR GOOD WORKS INSHALLAH WE CONTINUE ON , I COULDNT MAKE IT TO MOSQUE DIDNT FEEL WELL 40 YEARS OF WAR DOWN HERE DAILY 1988-2025AZ TIME
Ist das so schwer das du den Namen des Staates vorher merkst den du besuchst???😮😮😮 Ha Ma Met ist das so schwer?!!! Und nicht hamet ..würde dich nicht stören wenn Mann zu dir syfou sagt (was eine kurdische männliche Name ist),? In respektable von dir…
17:17 Nice view of the Mediterranian Sea.19:00 Good hotel apparently. 26:20 Cool background music.
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Dear Syifa, you're simply inducing me to visit Tunisia. I simply got mesmerised by its charm, especially Hammamet, its medina and intrinsic architecture.Those whitewashed buildings with tree green and Bougainvillea bushes contrast is pulling you in there. Those beige toned fortresses is another charming thing to visit. Besides, I should remember to make a visit to Hameed for he has such attractive and valuable pieces of artefacts. Thanks a lot for this documentary. I truly enjoyed it.
Please do leave your hotel contact info in Hammamet, recommended places as well, thank you.
Absolutely gorgeous! 12:35 I can't emphasize how amazing the breeze of air feels and smells like when stepping out of the airport. ريحت البلاد والله
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NEVER VISIT TUNISIA, YOU CANNOT HAVE A CAMERA AND WILL HAVE IT CONFISCATED LIKE JOSH CAHILL, WHO ONLY ON PAYING AN IRREGULAR FINE GOT IT RELEASED.. ITS AN AUTOCRATIC COUNTRY AND NONE OF THE AIRPORT PEOPLE CARE ABOUT YOUR VISITING THEM. VOTE BY CHOOSING ANOTHER COUNTRY TO VISIT, THIS WILL FORCE THEM TO CHANGE.
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Hi Syifa how are you? Good morning, have a nice journey❤❤❤❤❤❤, full enjoying❤❤❤❤
Syifa, you are so beautiful❤❤❤❤❤
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Syifa, always, I love your videos❤❤❤❤❤
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Regulation to block high-rise building is stunning!!! Wish such a spirit spread across the globe…😅
Hi again, Syifa. Lovely video. I enjoy your quiet, relaxed way of showing us around and your lovely and winning way of interacting with the people, you meet on your travels. When you feel joy in your travels and videoing, you give your viewers joy in accompanying you on your adventures. Looking forward to what's next!
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In your last episode, you showed me Sidi Bou port, and recently I saw the Sumud flotilla there. Instantly, I thought, ‘Oh, this is the place Syifa went!’ It’s amazing that their journey to G began from there. Tunisians are truly inspiring because they’re standing on the right side of history. Thank you for showing me how beautiful Tunisia and its people are!
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Hi Syifa, i like and love your travel vlogs and would like go to Africa one day and also i would like to go on a sleeper train one day as well
I have been to France where i went to Disneyland in Paris with my mum, my mum's friend and my mum's friend'd daughter on a Eurostar train via the Channel Tunnel from London Waterloo International station back in 2000 when i was about 2 or 3 years old and i meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse and other Disney mascots and other characters from Disney Pixar films as well and the Eurostar services started in 1994 with services terminated st Waterloo International 6 years before i went to Disneyland Paris and in November 2007 the Eurostar services were transferred to London St Pancras International Station, 13 after Eurostar operated services from Waterloo International snd 7 years after I went to Disneyland Paris in France
Selamat pagi Good morning 🙏
Hello Syifa, it's Dinars in Tunisia not Dirhams. Such beautiful country !!!