Peter Kerr & his family give up their lives in Scotland & settle down to the life of an orange farmer on Majorca. As might be expected their dreams do not turn out quite as they hoped, with a freak snowstorm on their first day & then the subsequent realisation that their new orange farm may not be all that the previous owners promised. However, with the help of some somewhat eccentric neighbours & a sense of humour, the Kerrs set about making the best of their new life. ...

Laminated waterproof plan designed to provide tourist information for visitors to the city itself & the sites of northern Tunisia. The plan shows the Medina & the surrounding area with just the main streets named, but with an overprint highlighting hotels, markets, mosques & churches, museums, etc. Street index

Includes:: hotels & various places of interest. On the reverse, a series of maps & plans provide more information for tourists. A general road map showing the coast from Bizerte to Sousse is accompanied by small street plans of these two towns. There is also a regional map of the environs of Tunis, a plan of the city

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Colourful & informative map for visitors showing railways, metro lines, parks & districts. Indexed for streets, administrative buildings, mosques, squares, hotels, hospitals, & places of interest. Large symbols depict such features as railway stations, cemeteries, places of worship, police & fire stations, schools, hospitals, embassies, & post offices. Colours distinguish the town`s districts. A small inset map shows the metro system beyond the confines of the main map. Map legend is in English & French. Also included is a glossary of terms used in place names. ...

Large indexed street plan, with a detailed enlargement for the central area & a general map of the city’s environs. The main map at 1:10, 000 covers the main section of the city from the port & the El Jallaz cemetery in the south-east to Le Bardo district in the west & El Menzah district in the north. Markets, notable buildings & hotels are highlighted, & the metro lines & stations are included. Symbols depict mosques, museums, monuments, hostels, car parks, hospitals, post offices, etc. On the reverse are three more maps: a larger scale plan at 1:5, 000 concentrating on the old city centre & the surrounding streets, a plan of the metro system, & a general map at 1:100, 000 showing the main districts & roads of the whole city. All the maps are indexed. Map legend

Includes:: English.

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One of the titles in a series of topographic maps covering much of north-west Africa, produced as part of the IMW* project in 1960’s. Each map covers an area spanning 6° in longitude & 4° in latitude. There is some variation in colouring & the depiction of terrain, but hill-shading, spot heights & contours are used to show the general relief. Additional graphics show features such as dunes, rock outcrops, cliffs, sand areas, escarpments, marshes, seasonal lakes & watercourses, & areas liable to flooding. Bathymetric contours are also included. Communications detail

Includes:: roads, major trails & railways, although there is some inconsistency in colouring & the extent of classification, e.g. not all maps distinguish seasonal roads. On most maps intermediate road distances are indicated on main routes. Symbols show airports, mosques, mines, oil & gas fields, lighthouses, ruins & significant isolated buildings. Administrative boundaries are marked & latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals, with further margin ticks at 1’ intervals. The map legend is in French only on some sheets, & in English & French on others.* The International Map of the World was a project conceived in the early 20th century to compile a world map series at 1:1, 000, 000 through the efforts of participating nations. The value of the program has declined since 1970 & the IMW is no longer regarded as an active international series.

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The Michelin National road map of Tunisia at 1:800, 000 scale is ideal for trip & route planning. The map gives comprehensive coverage of national road networks showing all major motorways, dual carriageways, national & regional main roads & some local roads. Also shows unsurfaced roads & tracks & major footpaths. Road obstacles & dangers including steep slopes, seasonally impassable routes, height restrictions, one-way roads, tolls, narrow bridges & high passes are indicated. Clear, easy-to read cartography shows roads in reds, yellows & white with black outlines. Major topography is indicated with relief shading. Woodland & forest is marked with green shading, desert in yellow & some indication of salt flats & marshl&. Towns & cities are marked with symbols only on the main map, but regional enlargements (see below) show built-up urban areas in salmon pink highlighting. Airports, ferries, railways, bridges & level crossings are also marked. National & administrative divisions are shown, as are administrative seats & state capitals. Plenty of detailed tourist information is given: Accommodation & practical facilities (hotels, resorts, fuel & repair services where attached to a hotel), sport & leisure facilities (e.g. golf courses, winder sports & spas) & sights. Sights include kasbahs, rural markets, towns & places of particular tourist interest, scenic driving routes, viewpoints & panoramas, forts, ruins & other historical locations.

Includes:: markings for other features including palm groves, national parks, pipelines & natural resource extraction. Town plans & regional enlargements:- Tunis city centre plan at 1:35, 000

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Tunisia on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Road & rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which shows the area ...

Tunisia in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Tunisia in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Tunisia in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...