Tunisia – Hammamet Travel Photos (PART 1)

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I am excited to be back, and glad to be back into the blogging world after my 2 week break away from all you beauties! I’ve really missed you all. I’ve been on a holiday to Tunisia the past week and wanted to share with you all my travel photos!

This post will be a bit different to my usual posts, as I mainly focus on fashion and beauty, but I will definitely follow up in upcoming posts on my Holiday outfits and beauty purchases I’ve purchased from the Duty Free at the airport < ahh the joys of traveling is the Duty free :D!!!

I travelled to Hammamet in Tunisia, it’s known for being the St. Tropez of Tunisia, a beautiful city surrounded by sandy beaches, Sunbathing, al fresco dining. and late-night discos that is the way of life in Hammamet. Located on the fertile Cap Bon Peninsula, it’s about 40 miles south of Tunis, the bay front resort is surrounded by verdant hills and citrus groves. But there is more to Hammamet than the Beaches! Surrounded picturesque bazaars and markets the medina (old city) with walls that date to 1500. You are bound to pick up a few beautiful bargains whilst wondering around the displays!!!

I’ve wanted to share with you all pictures from my time in Hammamet, I hope you enjoy the travel photography! Starting from my Journey at London Heathrow Airport, where it was a cold, rainy morning to being welcomed by a 28C temperature at Tunisia’s main airport, Carthage Airport!!!

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We rested on our first day in Hammamet, and explored around the streets, the beach, and the resort! We stayed in the lovely Hammamet Garden Resort and it’s a beautiful haven and spa resort!

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We visited the Old city (Medina) the next day & were greeted with streets full of sparkly bazaars and hidden market stalls. Walking inside the Old city, you feel the history surrounding you!!! I was given a chandelier hat to wear by the locals 😀 (for picture purposes only) Dammmn I wanted to keep it, and I also got a Henna Tattoo with my name in Arabic 🙂 !!!

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There will be a following blogpost that will continue with my travel photos from Hammamet :)!!! Stay Tuned 😀

|| Travelling to Tunisia ||

Travelling to Tunisia on your first time, you must ensure you have a spare 30 Tunisian Dinar (eq £10.50) with you on the way back to the airport as you will need to purchase a visa from the local bank stands within the airport to enter the passport control!

Always bargain in markets, don’t be afraid to ask around for different prices! The more you seem interested in a product, the more they will want out of it. But walking off and giving yourself time to plan whether you want to spend the money or not on a particular item will enable the seller to negotiate a better price that will suit both of you!

Traveling around from Hammamet to the surrounding areas Medina (Old City) & Yasmine Hammamet (Marina) will cost you about 5 Tunisian Dinar (eq. £1.70) by taxi – they’re both about 15 minute drive from the Hammamet area and don’t let them charge you more! They’ve tried to charge us more (me and my mum) but we always paid 5!!!

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       I hope you’ve enjoyed my Tunisia – Hammamet Travel Photos (PART 1) blogpost!!!

Have you travelled to Tunisia? are you going anywhere this Summer??? Stay tuned for Part 2 of my travel photos and also a couple of outfits shown in the pictures above!

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92 comments

  1. welcome back!
    I do enjoy the travel photographs…and both of your outfits are fantastic!
    I especially like the ones with the shorts and neon colours, but the one is lovely as well.
    xoxo

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    1. Thanks so much Ivana 😀 I can’t wait to do a couple of outfit posts after my travel photos <3 I've missed you all on here! Glad to be back! xoxo

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  2. Gorgeous travel photos, Tunisia looks amazing and you look gorgeous as always! I can’t wait to see your outfit pictures xxx

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    1. Awww thanks so much Nila <3 🙂 I can't wait to post some outfit pictures after part 2 of my travel photos! You're so sweet 🙂 xoxox

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    1. Hahahaha! I wish the UK had better beaches !!!! Bournemouth has a great beach and I wish that hat weighed an absolute tonne I don’t think I could handle wearing it for more than the 1 minute I took photos with it on LOOOOOL <3 !!! xoxox

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  5. Can’t wait for part 2!! This looks like absolute paradise and the water looks divine!!! Thanks for sharing your travels with us! Also, love your outfits and those fab pink sandals! xoxo

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    1. Thanks so much Laurel <3 I can't wait to share part 2 either 🙂 and also a couple of outfit pictures too from the holiday! those bright pink sandals were just perfect and so comfy I wore them a lot hehehehe! Tunisia is a haven believe me! & so clean 🙂 You have to go visit some time hehehe xoxox

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    1. Hahahahaha! I’ve disappeared off the Radar haven’t I :p I’m back now I’m glad to be back in London!!! And I’ll be peeping in and out of your blog all the time again :p xoxo

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    1. Ohhh Port El Kantoui was amazing I need to visit that Port & Sousse too! Hopefully I’ll be going back soon! 😀 thanks Alison xoxo

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    1. Thanks so much Jen 🙂 it really was a lovely place to soak up the sun and to enjoy the peace and relaxation! The people are really welcoming too xoxo

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    1. Thanks So much lovely Granny :p I definitely recommend that you should visit Tunis at some point & we still have our Rome Trip to go to 😀 hehehehe! Xoxox

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  14. Ahhhh, how nice that you got some time off. We certainly missed you. The pictures are amazing and no not yet have I traveled to Tunisia but hope to one day

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    1. Thanks Hilda 🙂 Glad to have a little time off to relax! How are you??? I know it’s been ages I’ve missed you so much! You have to take a trip to Tunisia 😀 you will love it over there <3 🙂 xoxox

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      1. I am doing well beautiful one. So proud of all you are doing. Taking some time to recharge is so important. Looking forward to seeing what’s new on your blog. 😘

      2. Glad you’re doing well sweetie <3 ahh recharging is definitely the way forward! I can't wait to release part 2 of my travel photos in a couple of days 😀 and I look forward to getting back onto your blog and having a good catch up !!! <3

  17. EEK I threw around the idea of travelling here when I had some money but decided to pay off debt instead and I have to say I actually really regret that decision now haha! I love henna tattoos, it looks lovely and I definitely appreciate the tips especially about the visa and taxis as I would have no idea! xx

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    1. Awwww lovely 🙁 You definitely have to go next time you have a bit of money! But sometimes things happen and you need to deal with it! I understand 😚 I absolutely love Henna tattoo’s too! I wanna get a couple done hahaha! Love the effect 😆! And I had no clue about the Visa and Taxis it looks ages to figure it all out 🙂 xoxox

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    1. Thanks Beauty! I love Arab countries too! The people are amazing :p I love haggling too! 😀 I always end up bagging a few bargains hehehe xoxo

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  19. Gorgeous pictures, Serene, looks like an amazing place. Uhm…..what the heck are you wearing on your head in one of the pics? Looks like a tray, but that can’t be or can it!
    kisses
    Lenya
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    1. Thanks so much Lenya!!!! Hahahah that hat a Local man was wearing it and put it on my head LOL!!!!! It was a weird Chandelier hat thing Hahahahahhaa xoxo

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  22. Wow! These photos are increadible and seriously I want to hop on a plan right now if I could and experience it for myself <3

    So glad that I found your blog! Would you like to check out mine and perhaps if you like we can follow each other and keep in touch? 🙂

    Anyhow, have a wonderful week!!

    XOXO, HaeMin

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    1. Thanks Karen 😚😆💗! Hahahha I know the weather was rainy in London & really lovely and Hot in Tunisia 😀 Glad to be back heheheheheh 🙂 xoxo

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  30. I love these sort of photos, plus, they’re beautiful! I’ve never been to Tunisia but my family have been thinking about it for a while now so I’ll probably be jetting off soon haha. Looks and sounds like you had a lovely time, bet it went so quick! xx

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    1. Thanks Megan 🙂 It did go by so quickly! I want to be back in Tunisia hehehe! Ohhhh you should definitely go! You’ll looooooove the heat over there and everyone is so friendly! 🙂 <3 xoxo

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  35. I totally get what you mean, this area has definite St Tropez vibes about it – perhaps it’s the flowers and freshly painted buildings!? 🙂 I love your off-the-shoulder top and well, this entire travel diary!

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice

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    1. Thanks so much Gabrielle you’re such a sweetie! I definitely agree It looks like St. Tropes by the whole flower and airy / Med vibes happening 😀 and the clean white colours mixed with those vibrant flowers! Thanks so much hunny It’s from New Look 🙂 xoxox

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      1. Oh I see … that’s nice to know. But for posters or road signs, are they in Arabic Alphabet ?

        Jace | Laagpamore.blogspot.com

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