Category Archives: Sfax

Rainy Days

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

I have my first ever ear infection and following doctor’s orders am staying home for 3 days. This happened to perfectly coincide with 3 very rain days in Sfax. Usually, when it rains the street in front of our neighborhood … Continue reading →

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Ship Building

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

My blog has been nominated for Lexiophile’s ‘Top 100 International eXchange and eXperience Blogs’. If you have enjoyed reading this blog please vote for me by clicking the button below. Then find the name of my blog Brittany in Tunisia … Continue reading →

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February Photo Challenge

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

I’ve endeavored to post a photo every day (or at least most days) in February to illustrate everyday life in Tunisia, and particularly in Sfax. I’m beginning this challenge with pictures from the fishing port in Sfax. Every now and then, Mansour … Continue reading →

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Thank you Tunisia

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

I have had a lot of people telling me lately to update my blog! Last time I spoke to you it was the beginning of August and I was embarking on my first Ramadan – the Islamic month of fasting. I survived … Continue reading →

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The 7 Day Wedding

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

A traditional Tunisian wedding spans 7 days with many different festivities. Last week I participated in two traditions – the henna party and the nzoul. The henna party took place on Thursday and I arrived at the bride’s family home … Continue reading →

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The Fish Market

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Walking through a crowded room which smells of fish and sweat, with men shouting out prices and tables piled high with the daily catch may not sound appealing at first… but a trip to the Fish Market is an essential … Continue reading →

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It’s May…

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

I have been so busy as of late that I hadn’t even noticed it was May. May means my 8 month mark in Tunisia and my 26th birthday are just around the corner… Last night, after stuffing myself with seafood lasagna for dinner, … Continue reading →

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Manifestations in Sfax

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Have you ever ridden in a Gravitron at the carnival? It’s the UFO-shaped ride in which you lean against a padded wall as you spin at so fast a speed that your feet are lifted off the floor, hence the … Continue reading →

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Searching for Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2010 by

I’ve seen Christmas trees in Hong Kong, Taipei and Paris, and I’ve even seen Santa Claus in Turkey - but so far there is no sign of Christmas in Tunisia! My rough plan for the holidays this year is to spend Christmas in the … Continue reading →

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Waiting

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

I have spent the past week testing my patience with Tunisian inefficiency. I arrived with a three month “free pass” – allowing me to live and work in Sfax without so much as a landing visa. At the end of … Continue reading →

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