Beyond its chaotic aspect, Tunisia’s capital is home to one of the world’s most mesmerizing medina, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its tiny maze-like streets are full of hidden treasures. From century-old houses where craftsmen practice ancestral arts to little cafés where you’ll enjoy drinking mint tea, sinking in the local atmosphere… Tunis is […]
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Best places to visit in Tozeur: mountain oases and Star Wars sets
Tozeur, near the Algerian border, is home to many wonders. From trekking to mountain oases to exploring Star Wars sets in the middle of the Sahara, the region will keep you busy. I guarantee you’ll be impressed and mesmerized by its splendid beauty. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click […]
UNESCO Tunisia: 8 World heritage sites
Tunisia is definitively an out-of-the-beaten-track destination. If you like to discover amazing places with few tourists around, then, Tunisia is a destination for you. Here are eight incredible UNESCO world heritage sites to explore: El Jem Amphitheatre Carthage Tunis Medina Ichkeul National Park Kerkuane Kairouan Sousse Medina Dougga Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which […]
Troglodyte villages in Southern Tunisia
Berber tribes used to flourish in North Africa before the Arab conquest, during the Middle Age. They were forced to improvise and started to build their villages up the mountains to be able to protect themselves against Arab raids better. Traditionally, the Berber houses were built underground or inside a rock, like a cave. This […]
Gabès – Tunisia’s marine oasis
Gabès, Tunisia, is the only marine Oasis located along the Mediterranean coast and one of the last oases of this type, in the world. Along the Tunisian East Coast, this thousand-years-old palm grove hosts more than 300 000 palm trees (the ones producing dates). Gabès used to be an essential crossroads between the desert and […]
Medinas in Tunisia – A walk through History
Medina means city in Arabic. Today, it usually refers to the historical part of town, built centuries ago during the Arabs conquest of Africa. In Tunisia, a thick brick wall protects the medina, and there’s always a ribat or kasbah (a fort) as well. Nowadays, most medinas are still standing, and it’s where you’ll find […]
El Jem Museum and Amphitheater
El Jem is famous all over Tunisia for its spectacular amphitheater, a UNESCO world heritage site, and for the El Jem Museum of Archaeology, home to many wonders. El Jem is home to the third-largest amphitheater left in the world after the one in Rome and the one in Capoue, and it’s also Tunisia’s most […]
Roman ruins in Tunisia – A walk through time
Out-of-the-beaten path, exploring the Roman ruins in Tunisia will awake the adventurer in you. Here, civilizations have mixed for centuries, creating a unique architectural landscape. At a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, Tunisia’s strategic location has made the country rich in history. From the Phoenicians up to the Arabs, the cities have […]
Bulla Regia – The Royal City
Bulla Regia, a quiet little town between Tunis and the Algerian border, hides many treasures. Bulla Regia is more than 2000 years old, and in its heart, you’ll find an incredibly well preserved Tunisian archaeological site. Get ready to discover one of Africa’s oldest city and learn about the ancestor of air conditioning. Disclaimer: This […]
Road trip itinerary: Cap Bon and Kerkouane
The Cap Bon, off of Tunisia’s East coast is a popular beach destination among locals. Even during wintertime, the coast is worth visiting, with impressive views, white-sanded beaches, and interesting local culture. Driving along the Cap Bon is the perfect road trip, you can explore everything in one day, or take more time if you […]
