Anna005
American looking for information about Tunisia
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About me
American
Lives in Tunis, Tunis
Registration: 30 November 2017
About
Occupation
I am Self-employed.
My expat journey
Tunis, T奴nis, Tunisia
Planning on relocating in the summer of 2018 with my family.
Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle is absolutely gorgeous. The trees. The rain. The summer weather. Natural beauty everywhere. And the best coffee! Perfect place to curl up on a cozy chair with a book and a coffee! Oh and this may sound strange, I used to live in Las Vegas which is crawling with cockroaches ?? it?s very very hot and dry so...but here in Seattle lived here 3 1/2 years, never seen a single one!!
But life isn?t about drinking coffee and reading books, well at least not if you have a big family ?! It is very expensive because of the explosion of the tech industry and all the people that have moved here. The housing market is one of the most expensive in the USA. You can rent a two bedroom apartment in a decent area of Seattle for about $2,500 per month. And while I mentioned I liked the rain, it?s great, but when it rains everyday for two weeks straight you do want to see a little sun ?? this is the price of the beautiful forest life. Oh and no roaches, but lots of mold, you have to invest in a ?dehumidifier? for the rainy season to keep your home dry inside!
Tunis, T奴nis, Tunisia
My oldest was enrolled in preschool learned a lot of Arabic and socializing. I was taking online classes through my university back in Las Vegas. Kept me busy and was happy that amazon delivered my textbooks quite fast to tunis! And no one wanted to steal them
Fresh weather, traveling around to different beaches, being aloof, coffee shops with husband, dinner out with husband, family support, feeling like every outing with husband was a date
Well it is not America. The way people bundle up in down jackets with wrapped up scarves for their necks when it?s 65 degrees lol
Las Vegas , USA
It?s a wide open space and the winter and spring is awesome. Lots of sun. Very affordable! Great friends and surprisingly vibrant Muslim community, some of the best people I?ve ever met!
It still is Sin City and that will affect you eventually. It is very very hot in the summer! Cockroaches! Yuck!
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New members of the Tunisia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Tunisia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hammamet Nice ;) I guess we have to adjust and go with the flow and not make the mistake of comparing to how things are 鈥渂ack home鈥� hard not to do! Read More
Everyday needs of Americans by Guestposter654
For anyone living in Tunisia, I'm arriving in July and will be staying with my boyfriend for at least 2 months. The question I have is, will I be able to find American or French toiletries and beauty items? In particular, shampoo and ...
Where will you live in Tunis? Read More
New members of the Tunisia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Tunisia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Ahh nice story. I will be coming with my family (husband of 13 years is Tunisian and we have 4 kids) in mid July. We are returning to just have a simpler, quieter life ;) and just see what happens, a little adventurous! Just keep an open heart and ... Read More
Everyday needs of Americans by Guestposter654
For anyone living in Tunisia, I'm arriving in July and will be staying with my boyfriend for at least 2 months. The question I have is, will I be able to find American or French toiletries and beauty items? In particular, shampoo and ...
Hello, you will find similar beauty products you would find in a drug store here in the USA. As far as higher end beauty products you may find French or Italian brands. Pharmacies and chain grocery stores sell all these items. They have Dove, ... Read More
Appliances ... by Anna005
Hello, I have a question about appliance large and small. I would most likely send a container with items like a kitchen aid stand mixer to a dryer (for the washer and dryer combo) These items coming from the USA are not set up for the voltage ...
Thank you, very helpful Read More
New members of the Tunisia forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Tunisia forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Amen to that, one thing I have learned and what I really valued from the start with my husband, we鈥檝e been together since 2004...4 kids later...I鈥檓 4 years younger 馃 but anyway I appreciated my husbands honesty and integrity. And ... Read More
What is living in Tunisia REALLY like? by Raeleen10
I am a blonde,Christian Canadian woman who is considering moving to Tunisia. But I am wondering what is it really like to move/live there? I am 31, completed University Degree, strong work experience but only speak english. My husband is Tunisian ...
May not be your intention but you are belittling an entire nation from experience that extends from plastic surgery vacation stay. Listen, when you visit a new place you have venture outside the touristic places and appreciate what there is to ... Read More
Raising kids in Tunisia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Tunisia different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Tunisia? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you ...
Yes I only spent a year there with toddlers but I would agree people are very friendly towards children. The school is going to make a difference too. I am familiar with mostly the Tunis area and surrounding. But menzah 6 has a lot of activities ... Read More
Appliances ...
Hello, I have a question about appliance large and small. I would most likely send a container with items like a kitchen aid stand mixer to a dryer (for the washer and dryer combo) These items coming from the USA are not set up for the voltage ... Read More
Sending a car to Tunis by Anna005
So if we relocate we would like to at least send a car to tunis. I understand I cannot bring a vehicle without paying a hefty tax, but for my husband who is a Tunisian citizen, can he bring a car? I was told he could bring one car as long as ...
Thank you so much for the helpful info. One other question the cars must be no more than three years old? Thanks again Read More
English speaking school by Anna005
So if we do relocate a big issue will be education and schooling...my plan is to move next summer and I will have a 5th, 3rd, and kindergartener. My children are not fluent in Arabic or French. My two older sons study Arabic in the mosque here in ...
Thanks i will look into it Read More
English speaking school by Anna005
So if we do relocate a big issue will be education and schooling...my plan is to move next summer and I will have a 5th, 3rd, and kindergartener. My children are not fluent in Arabic or French. My two older sons study Arabic in the mosque here in ...
Thanks for your input. Good day Read More
English speaking school
So if we do relocate a big issue will be education and schooling...my plan is to move next summer and I will have a 5th, 3rd, and kindergartener. My children are not fluent in Arabic or French. My two older sons study Arabic in the mosque here in ... Read More
Sending a car to Tunis
So if we relocate we would like to at least send a car to tunis. I understand I cannot bring a vehicle without paying a hefty tax, but for my husband who is a Tunisian citizen, can he bring a car? I was told he could bring one car as long as ... Read More
What is living in Tunisia REALLY like? by Raeleen10
I am a blonde,Christian Canadian woman who is considering moving to Tunisia. But I am wondering what is it really like to move/live there? I am 31, completed University Degree, strong work experience but only speak english. My husband is Tunisian ...
Salaam and hello, I know this is a very old thread, however, I will share my experiences for those who have a similar curiousity. Like my bio says, been married with a Tunisia for over 12 years and we have a family. Currently in Seattle WA. Great ... Read More