Concetti Chiave
- The author has a deep passion for travel, taking at least two holidays annually, exploring diverse destinations from Europe to places like Japan, New York, and Kenya.
- A spontaneous trip to Tunisia became one of their best holidays, highlighting the journey to the desert and the experience of crossing the Chott el Djerid salt lake.
- The small village of Douz, known as the gateway to the Sahara, was a favorite stop, where they experienced a magical camel trip and overnight stay in the desert.
- Memorable encounters with local people, such as gifting an inflatable mattress to men in an oasis, led to a cultural exchange of desert roses and dates.
- The author prefers independent travel planning to connect with locals and learn about their culture and traditions, emphasizing a desire to return to Africa.
Passion for Travel
I really love traveling. Every year, if I can, I take, at least, two Holidays.
I started traveling when I was young. At the beginning I traveled around Europe, then I started visiting further places like Japan, new York, Thailand, Kenya. One of my best holidays was the one in Tunisia. My boyfriend and I went to Sicily by car for our summer holiday and suddenly we decided to change plan and to go to Tunisia, so we took a ship and we traveled all night. It turned out to become a wonderful holiday. After some days in Tunis we started our journey to the desert. On the way we passed through the salt lake called Chott el Djerid. It is the Sahara’s largest salt pan with a surface area of 5.000 square kilometers. During the summer the temperature reaches 50° C, water evaporates from the lake and you can see some mirages.
One of my favorite stops was at the small village of Douz, the gateway to the Sahara, about 500 kilometers from Tunis. Historically it was an important stop on the trans – Saharan caravan routes and it is famous for its historical animal market. From there we took a trip to the Sahara desert by camel and we slept in the desert. It was magic !
What are some memorable encounters in the desert?
But what made my trip to Tunisia so memorable was the people I met along the way. I remember a very intense moment when we met some men in an oasis and we started talking to them. Before leaving, we gave them a present: our inflatable mattress. They didn’t know what it was, they had never seen one before. We told them what it was and how to inflate it. They were so happy that they gave us everything they had: lots of desert roses and a lot of dates, which were delicious.
Traveling Independently
I prefer organizing my own trips rather than buying tour operator packages becauseI think that it is the right way to get to know native people, to learn their life and their traditions, and to learn to respect them.
I think I’ll return to Africa soon.
Domande da interrogazione
- What inspired the author's passion for travel and how did it evolve over time?
- What made the author's trip to Tunisia particularly memorable?
- Why does the author prefer organizing their own trips instead of using tour operators?
The author's passion for travel began at a young age, initially exploring Europe before venturing to more distant destinations like Japan, New York, Thailand, and Kenya. This evolution reflects a growing curiosity and desire to experience diverse cultures and landscapes.
The trip to Tunisia was memorable due to the spontaneous decision to travel there, the unique experiences like visiting the Sahara desert and Chott el Djerid, and meaningful interactions with locals, such as gifting an inflatable mattress and receiving desert roses and dates in return.
The author prefers organizing their own trips to better connect with native people, learn about their lives and traditions, and foster a deeper respect for different cultures, which they believe is not as easily achieved through tour operator packages.
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