AIBU to wonder why holidays to Tunisia are so much cheaper?

[DallazMajor]

To wonder why holidays to Tunisia are substantially cheaper than other places.

I was thinking of booking but when I’ve mentioned it to people they have said they wouldn’t go.

Am I missing something ?

Is it cheaper because it’s considered unsafe or something.

My mum was around 34/35, she was stunning-long blonde hair, blue eyes, very slim etc, she’s always had attention. Whereas I was 12, dark hair and was hassled and stared at constantly, no one even bothered with my mum. Would never go back and definitely not with my young Dd!

The standards of hotels are also not as high as Europe.
I stayed in 2 and 3 hotels and they were clean and comfortable. They were really nice.

Because it’s an absolute shit hole and the men are Pervy creeps! I was there for 2 weeks and wanted to come home after the 3rd day. Worst holiday I’ve ever been on

I went 2014. Didn't feel hassled once. Very nice people. Great holiday and fabulous overnight trip to Sahara desert. Lovely memories.

Same here.

It’s a developing country with poor infrastructure and a lack of good healthcare should anything go wrong. Absolutely not worth a cheap holiday.

We were there 20 years ago and I was repeatedly harassed, even with DH by my side. The attitude of the local men was frankly disgusting. Completely unsafe for women.

I went years ago, the hassle and constant scammers put me off ever going back. That was with DH sticking to me like a limpet the whole time so it must be terrifying if you don't have a man with you for protection. There was a lovely little harbour surrounded by shops and you couldn't move for being surrounded by agressive hawkers. I've been to Turkey several times which is bad enough for hassling but Tunisia was really on a whole new and very sinister level. Oh, and a man tried to spit on me for showing cleavage/shoulders while I was walking down the street in a tourist area!

Within a week of getting home, there was a horrendous terrorist attack on tourists at the beach/hotel we were staying at which put me off ever returning.

Loads of woman have bad experiences in they counties, maybe it’s more common in Muslim countries?

I used to live there, have visited many times since. I love Tunisia and the Tunisians.

@Any1ForTennis , Oh, and a man tried to spit on me for showing cleavage/shoulders while I was walking down the street in a tourist area! You were dressed inappropriately.

I have been and wouldn't ever go back. The hotel wasn't that clean, the food was inedible and what wasn't finished at breakfast was served again at lunch / dinner. The holiday was only made enjoyable because all of the guests in the hotel got together in the evenings and had a laugh. There was no entertainment, we just sat and chatted and smoked / drank.

Outside of the hotel was very dirty. I was hassled, spat at, screamed at inside a souk and locked inside a bag shop. There are many many other places to go to which would be much more relaxing.

so that makes it ok to spit on someone? I am just concerned that these are the type of men that are seeking asylum in the U.K. if this is how they view seeing shoulders

@Argentinasnargentina , my then mixed heritage partner got attention. He had the sort of looks where you couldn't guess the heritage.

I had a similar experience to many on here. The unwanted male attention, the filthy streets, the hassle in any of the souks… I certainly wouldn’t consider returning. I don’t care how cheap it is!! Just dreadful.

Perhaps it could be that western women with our ways of behaviour are very insulting to Muslims in a Muslim Country ?

Look I know Tunisia is hard. They want our Tourism , but still baulk at our attitudes, dress codes and behaviour , they are muslim and dont like our ways

When I first travelled to Turkey , which at the time was secular ( now changing ) bikinis were just being accepted and topless was only accepted in hotels - not beaches. And girls were getting hassled and assaulted left right and centre. Because back then, these muslim guys, moving from mid country to work the resorts for the season, were bought up to believe that women with it all hanging out - Ie what we see as normal beach /resort wear , were whores

Women didnt work in the resorts, no waitresses, receptionists, shop staff - all male.The women only ever did the behind the scenes work - laundry , cleaners

WTF?!! Dressed inappropriately - get a grip or go back to the middle ages. Fuck me

The pp was not in the UK when it happened. Your concerns about asylum seekers aren't relevant to this thread.

She was dressed inappropriately for where she was at the time. Nothing to do with the middle ages.

Whether she was dressed appropriately or not, that was no reason to spit on her. In what world do you think mob rule is ever acceptable?

You can be offended without assaulting people. And if you can't, then you're a big fucking problem.

Hotel was fine but so much hassle outside in the souks etc. This was before the terrorist attack. Men following me everywhere (and I was with exh and am not attractive!) - touching, grabbing.

The Gambia was much nicer and the people a lot friendlier without being pests!

It was in a different continent. I've had far worse in the UK.

Again, that does not engage with the question of what is and is not, in your opinion, appropriate to do in response to being offended.

And if you can't, then you're a big fucking problem..

It was a very popular tourist destination especially during the winter with lots of people going annually until a lone man launched an attack. But all hotel staff were brilliant at protecting everyone and the man was eventually caught. People are naturally cautious but I would definitely go. I went as a child with my family and we had an amazing time. Now it’s cheaper and you’ve reminded about it as a destination I’ll happily go again and will look at going there over the winter. Locals are really lovely as are the staff in hotels who will go out of their way to look after you after what happened. It won’t happen again because it was one crazy man.

It was always cheaper, even before the terrorist attack in 2015

its tourist trade was devastated for a number of years and it’s stayed cheap