Do you want to know the best things to do in Tunis? The capital city isn’t usually the reason people come to Tunisia. Most travellers head straight for the desert, the beach resorts of Hammamet, Sousse or Djerba, or places like Sidi Bou Said and Carthage. Tunis is often seen as little more than a … Read more
Did you know that much of the original STAR WARS movie was filmed in Tunisia? In 1976, a young George Lucas came to Tunisia to film a movie that many expected to be a flop. Instead, it turned out to spawn one of the biggest film franchises ever! Luke Skywalker’s home planet was named Tatooine, … Read more
Do you want to know the best places to visit in Tunisia? Tunisia is a small North African country stretching from the Mediterranean to the Sahara. From the historic medina of Tunis, to white sand beaches and blue-and-white coastal villages, ancient Berber fortresses, remarkably well-preserved Roman ruins, and vast desert landscapes of dunes, oases, canyons, … Read more
If you’re thinking about travelling around Tunisia by campervan or motorhome, here’s what it’s really like. Tunisia might not be the first place that comes to mind for vanlife, but after spending almost eight weeks travelling the country in our campervan, we can say it’s a destination that will surprise you. From ancient ruins and … Read more
Want to know the best things to do in Djerba, Tunisia? When you think of Tunisia, it’s usually the Sahara, ancient ruins, or bustling medinas that come to mind, not a laid-back island just off the coast. But that’s exactly what Djerba Island is. In Djerba you’ll find long sandy beaches, whitewashed villages, and a mix of … Read more
When you think of the Sahara, you probably picture camels being led across endless rolling sand dunes. What surprised us is just how diverse the Sahara Desert in Tunisia actually is. It’s so much more than just sand dunes and camels! You’ll find salt lakes, mountain oases, canyons, lively towns and abandoned Berber villages that … Read more