Forget the fact that it borders the somewhat hostile Algeria and Libya, Tunisia is like a Mediterranean oasis at the north of Africa. It was once a French colony and there's still plenty evidence of this (apart from French being one of the first languages) but now Tunisia is a relaxed country where much of life revolves around the family and goodwill and generosity pervade everywhere.
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Budget Accommodation in Tunisia
If your budget is tight or you're going self sufficient, it's possible to camp anywhere in Tunisia if you have the landowner's permission. Otherwise, if you can avoid the tourist centres, there are shared rooms available in some of the cheaper hotels but these tend to male dominated so if that intimidates you or you just don't want to put up with the snoring, pay just a little more and you'll find that the quality rises dramatically. Some of the more unusual places to stay include the lodging houses for the old camel caravans, try it at Houmt Souq
A Traveler's Budget for Tunisia
For travel around Tunisia, you have the option of bus or train. The bus service covers more ground but when the train does go, it's worth catching. There is a national bus company which runs the major routes between Tunis, the capital, and major towns, and there are smaller companies which run to almost all locations.
The food in Tunisia tends towards spicy but centres around cous cous, salad and French bread so eating cheaply shouldn't ever be a problem.
Activities on a Budget
Sightseeing - Get lost wandering around in the Medina of Tunis.
Star Wars Tours - it's the landscape of Tatooine
Camel Trekking - take an overnight trip from Douz
Bathe - Take a cleansing bath in a Hammam, you get a massage too.
Roman Ruins - Remarkable preserved, check them out at Dougga and Bulla Regia
