Archive for Category: "tunisia"

5 Tips to Stay Safe in Tunisia

5 Tips to Stay Safe in Tunisia
By on February 12, 2013

Coming from a democratic country such as the Unites States, it was a complete cultural shock when I touched down in Tunis, Tunisia. Since the country claims itself as a Muslim country in the North of Africa (and also went through the “Arab Spring” Revolutions); many precautions were necessary for a young woman to take

Six Secrets to Sidestepping Tunisian Souq Sellers

Six Secrets to Sidestepping Tunisian Souq Sellers
By on November 15, 2011

So picture this: you’re standing on a street corner next to a busy road, buzzing with petite taxi cabs, diesel-emitting buses and tiny, crowded vehicles. It’s dusk and close to winter. You’re wearing a black dress, black stockings

Surprising Tunisia

Surprising Tunisia
By on June 30, 2010

If you’re like me, Morocco and Egypt usually come to mind when thinking of exploring Northern Africa. But if you look just in-between Libya and Algeria you’ll find another little gem worth discovering- Tunisia