Authentic tourist destination, Algeria it rarely disappoints its visitors. The country also attracts more and more foreign tourists who share their stay in the country on social networks.
While some tourists show a clear preference for the beauty of natural landscapes, the charm of local architecture or even the flavors of traditional cuisine and the low cost of living, others focus on the small details that make Algeria such a special country.
This is what a Romanian tourist tried to show through a video titled “You know you are in Algeria when…” which she published on her TikTok channel and which obtained almost 200,000 views in less than 24 hours.
In Algeria there is discussion about paying the bill
Foreign tourists going to Algeria for the first time they are often surprised by the generosity of Algerians. A quality that some go much further, to the point of not hesitating to “collide” to pay the bill at a restaurant or the price of a taxi.
We eat too much sugar
In addition to traditional desserts, often honeyed and outrageously sweet, Algerians don’t hesitate to put “tons of sugar” in their café au lait. The foreign tourist also films a person putting 4 tablespoons of sugar in his drink.
We do not respect the highway code
The tourist indicates that we know we are in Algeria when he sees pedestrians walking on the road reserved for cars and crossing while the traffic light is still red. We also note that some motorists sometimes drive or park on pavements and do not always respect traffic lights.
You have to try Algerian street food
In addition to traditional dishes, Algeria offers foreign tourists rich and varied street food. This tourist seems to be particularly won over by the flavors of the square pizza. That said, you can also try the famous fried omelettes, or Karentika.
The land of cats
Many tourists are surprised, once they arrive in Algiers, by the number of cats that can be encountered on the streets. These felines, who stroll calmly through the alleys of the capital, have visibly filled the gallery of this tourist’s cell phone with photos.