Tunisia

Europeans have been flocking to these Mediterranean beaches for years. But other cool stuff to do in this French- and Arabic-speaking country - the smallest in North Africa - includes exploring the edge of the Sahara Desert and ancient Roman and Punic ruins.

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The tug of Tunisia, and 14 of its top destinations

Discover Tunisia This small North African country (pop. 12.3 million) is perhaps most famous as home in classical antiquity to the capital and heartland of the Phoenician-founded Carthaginian Empire, which lasted some 670 years until razed by Rome, and at its height ruled all of coastal North Africa as well as large swaths of present-day Spain and southern Italy. Today, however, it´s only as big as Florida and about two-thirds the size of England After 75 years under French colonial rule,…

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Tunisia cited in 'Using Astrology to Plan Travel this Holiday Season'

fshok.com Still vibrant and popular today, the five-thousand-year-old art of astrology can identify, say, business and romantic opportunities or challenges. And those celestial bodies slinking about the stars can also help pinpoint optimal times and places for travel. And since destinations have their own astro-charts -- which interact with yours -- astrology can even serve as a kind of spiritual travel agent. It can tell you, for example, about places likely to be harmonious or challenging…

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Tunisia eases restrictions for vaccinated holidaymakers

Travel Weekly reports that this North African country popular especially with European leisure travelers has just suspended its requirement that visitors show a negative PCR Covid-19 test before entering, joining a growing list of destinations doing so. Check it out here.

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Impressive beaches/culture in/around ancient Mahdia

North Africa's moderate Muslim country Tunisia has long been popular especially among Europeans for its warm, inviting beaches complemented with ancient sites such as Carthage as well as exotic architecture and culture. And though tourism in recent years has suffered because of extremism (including a notorious beach attack in 2015), things have calmed, stabilized, and been made safer, with extremism is also receding on the political front. That's good news, because some of Tunisia's…

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Joseba Basabe February 8, 2026 at 2:21pm

Oh, I´ve been here - such a charming town! https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/guide-to-sidi-bou-said

A first-time guide to Sidi Bou Saïd - Lonely Planet

The chic hilltop village of Sidi Bou Saïd has long attracted artists. Discover it yourself with this handy guide for first-time visitors.
Ahmed Abbas February 5, 2026 at 1:47pm

Pretty comprehensive, and includes a number of less obvious things: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/top-things-to-do-in-tunisia

14 top things to do in Tunisia - Lonely Planet

Tunisia is increasingly making its way onto the wish lists of many travelers.
Maria de los Angeles December 15, 2025 at 2:01pm

I would love to visit Tunis! https://www.forbes.com/sites/liviahengel/2023/06/28/go-off-the-beat...
Helen Brown December 14, 2025 at 6:12pm

I had not heard of these islands, but they sound fascinating! https://travelnoire.com/kerkennah-islands-tunisia

Visit Kerkennah Islands: Tunisia's Hidden Paradise - Travel Noire
María José February 28, 2025 at 11:26am

Here´s a great video look at the best of Tunis https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/historic-site-and-landmark-tours/u...
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino December 5, 2024 at 1:07pm

Lonely Planet recently came out with a pretty good overview of Tunisia for newbies. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/guide-to-tunisia

A first-timer’s guide to Tunisia

Tunisia is a captivating destination with its rich history, stunning Mediterranean beaches, vibrant culture and ancient ruins.
Riccardo R October 10, 2023 at 3:56pm

I´m a big UNESCO World Heritage geek, and I see that on the list of 42 new sites for 2023 Tunisia added another one to its previous eight. This time it´s the island of Djerba for its medieval cultural and architectural heritage - which includes a significant contribution from its Jewish community: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1640

Djerba: Testimony to a settlement pattern in an island territory

This serial property is a testimony to a settlement pattern that developed on the island of Djerba around the 9th century CE amidst the semi-dry and…
José Balido April 11, 2023 at 9:37pm

A somewhat upsetting article recently came out on MSN.com about threats to Tunisia's beautiful beaches: https://www.msn.com/en-in/lifestyle/travel/why-tunisia-s-sandy-beac...
Wissam Al Khoury August 12, 2022 at 11:22am

Headed by London-based writer photographer Becky Moore, GlobalGrasshopper.com specializes in independent, often off-the-beaten-path travel, and a while back another of the site's contributors, Scott Balaam, came up with a bunch of very alluring spots in Tunisia beyond the usual beach resorts and Carthage: https://globalgrasshopper.com/destinations/africa/10-beautiful-plac...
Riccardo R February 21, 2022 at 11:38am

It's not too far from where I live in Spain, but I haven't yet gotten to Tunisia, and one place I've always dreamed of visiting is the ruins of ancient Carthage. I'm thinking of going this year, and in researching Carthage I came across this video from a YouTube channel - out of Romania, of all places - which covers various destinations and here does a good job of showing both the ruins and their history/context. Highly recommended! https://youtu.be/JLFLs_qPrJE