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'''Tunesia''' is a country in [[Northern Africa]]. There are borders with [[Algeria]] and [[Libya]]. Hitchhiking in Tunisia seems to be easy, especially in remote areas. A small contribution can be expected so make it clear before getting on board. Also there can be the possibility to hitch with car renting tourists. There are many private taxis and minibuses. As a single [[woman hitchhikerwomen hitchhiking|woman]] you may have to think of some extra [[hitchhiker's safety|safety]] measures.
One traveller from England never had to wait more than 10 minutes at most towns for a ride, and only one hour at the desolate and remote Ksar Ghilane.
== Getting in ==
From [[Europe]] you can get to Tunisia via [[hitchhiking a plane|plane]] or via a [[hitchhiking a boat|ferry]]. The borders from Algeria and Lybia are open.
===By Boat===
There are ferries to Tunisia from [[Napoli]], [[Trapani]] ([[Sicily]]), [[Genova]], [[Cagliari]] ([[Sardinia]]), [[Marseille]] and only in summer from [[La spezia]]. It is not sure if these ferries are hitchable because especially in summer a reservation can be needed.
The other possibility is to hitch a private yacht which is going to Tunisia.
==Getting out==
Both Algeria and Libya are not the easiest countries to get visas for.
Tunisia is arid and hot, especially during summer. Be sure to not get stuck somewhere in the dessert and to have enough water with you and protect your head from the sun.
==[[Health]]==
Generally the health system in Tunisia is in a good condition. To avoid diarrhoea wash your hands before eating and only drink bottled water. Most towns have a pharmacy and bigger towns have hospitals but these are sometimes overcrowded. Doctors mostly speak French because it is likely that they did their studies in [[France]] or [[Belgium]]. English is rarely spoken.
