Tamanrasset (Algeria)

Advantages: It is one of the beautiful place in the world
Disadvantages: Hardy nobody spoke english which is sometimes good because it is a sense of culture

...I went to Algeria two years ago and it was the best experience ever. It is situated in the north-western part of the African continent, near the Mediterranean Sea. The scenery consists of a beautiful sandy desert called the Sahara, which is long the Mediterranean Sea. It is the most beautiful sight you will ever see. I went on a big tour around the Atlas Mountains where the sights are unbelievable to say the lease. Where the mountains divide Algeria into three regions. First of all is The Tell, which is Arabic for “hill” and is so beautiful it lies along the Mediterranean. The main cities are located in the Tell such as Algiers and Oran. Algiers is a modern city with a harbour and all around it is French architecture, which looks lovely. Secondary, the High Plateu, which is south of the Tell and north of the Sahara. Here... Read review

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Advantages: very preserved and has beautiful sightseeing spots.
Disadvantages: may not suit many peoples taste

...I am Originally from constantine in Algeria and I was born and bred there until the tender age of 8 years old, when my parent and I moved to london. And I haven't stepped a foot back until last year march '05. At first I was very wary and unsure, because algeria is not a very touristique country, but I decided to visit again to regain my lost roots. So I took a plane from london to the capital Algiers that took 3 hours and another 45minute plane trip from Algiers to constantine. You gain a taste of algeria as soon as you step on the plane, as the plane was full of algerians only, I felt at home already!!!!!!!!! I got picked up from the airport by my cousins who I havent seen for 12 years (very emotional), and as we drove to Belvieu let me tell you the road is a shocker. Let me re-phrase that, the city has no road rules (well, they do... Read review

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Advantages: Great Spring weather. Loads to see and not a mozzie in sight
Disadvantages: Local dishes a bit thin on the ground and insipid international cuisine

...there when Spring temperatures were a gorgeous 25C every day, and the white sandy beach at Port El-Kantaoui stretched all the way back to Sousse, some five miles away. However, there’s only so much relaxation this lad (and his ladette) can stand, so get your sandwiches and vacuum flask ready – this could be a long one! TUNISIA – WHERE IS IT? Just before we went, an Australian colleague of my wife’s said “Tunisia? – I’ve got NO idea where that is.” So for him and a few others, here’s a brief description. Tunisia is ‘third country from the left’ in North Africa. These three, including Morocco and Algeria too are known as The Maghreb, i.e. the west in Arabic, I believe. Both the city of Tunis and the country itself are called Tunis in Arabic. It is a smallish country with about the same area as England & Wales, and two coastlines... Read review

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