Finally off to Tunisia in a week

CJ21 · #1 (**permalink**) 23-03-08

I posted a while ago about that I have met a very nice Tunisian man on the net and was hopeing to go and visit him, well I now have my flight booked and am flying on the 30th of this month and cant wait. This will be my first time in Tunisia (infact first time flying!) so any tips/advice would be grateful on anything and everything

CJ.

aynbunni · #2 (**permalink**) 24-03-08

Dear friend, I am a mature gentleman who loves Tunisia as a frequent visitor, and whilst I admit the Tunisians are amongst the nicest people on the planet, may I offer some councel. Be careful, internet meetings can be dangerous. Meet in public places only, preferably euro friendly hotels, do not part with any money, contact me for further advice if required.

samwella · #3 (**permalink**) 24-03-08

Hi CJ where abouts it Tunisia are you staying?

red_sonia · #4 (**permalink**) 24-03-08

hi!
I hope you will spend a nice time with him.....im just wondering in which city will you go? Im asking because my friend has a similar story like you, she is preparing to go to hammamet to meet her friend from net.....wish you a luck

Kris · #5 (**permalink**) 24-03-08

Please take care for example my cousin in law is 19 and when he gets bored (which is 99% of the time) he goes to the internet cafe and chats with ladies from all over the world.

Now i am not saying love doesn't happen just factor this scenario into the equation and remember to be safe have fun but be safe and stick to the areas you know like the hotel resort near area .

dizzyc · #6 (**permalink**) 24-03-08

I totally agree that you should stick to the tourist areas, I recently returned from a week in Sfax (not a tourist place) and I'm not joking when I say that at times I was scared (even though my fella was very protective). If I had got into trouble I don't know how I would have survived, no-one seemed to speak english & I was stared at as if I was an alien. One time my fella went to get something from a shop & left me sat on a bench, he was gone for half an hour & I was totally stranded, I didn't know where I was & had no money in my pocket. Thankfully he returned full of apologies (he bumped into a mate & got talking) Please be very careful, let your family/friends know exactly where you are staying and send a text regularly to let them know you are ok. Take care, be safe but also have fun x

kattykat · #7 (**permalink**) 24-03-08

Hi Cj
I'm going over on the 2nd April so few days after you in PEk..Will send you a email x

Trulymadlydeeply · #8 (**permalink**) 24-03-08

Hi CJ
Like everyone has already said just be careful, it is very easy to get carried away on the net. When you get over there you have also got a lovely inviting country, sun, sea, palm trees and the old Tunisian charm so its even harder to not let your heart rule your head!
Stay in a hotel and book it from the UK, at least if you need to come home (worst scenario) the reps can help you. Good luck.

Sousseannika · #9 (**permalink**) 24-03-08

Hi CJ. I really wish you a very nice time in a beautiful country - food, colours, culture, the people etc. Continue some advice - do not show him your wallet or creditcard etc. Only carring as much money in cash that you need for the moment. On your first date - if you are the one who suppose to take care of for example the restaurantbill - this is "red flag" - end this story quickly.

CJ21 · #10 (**permalink**) 25-03-08

Thanks everyone, yes I will be very careful and keep my guard up. I will be staying with him and his family in the old city Medina in Sousse. And believe me, if he is not honest he will wish he had never met me and I think he knows that, I'm tougher than what people think

No one is going to take me for a ride! But I am sure he is ok, well I'll find out soon. Thanks again all of you for your concern and advice, I will take it all on board