8 articles tagged with tunisia
Though I'm writing this beneath Canberra's Southern Cross, my mind wanders to Tunisia's North Star, where the Mediterranean whispers against ancient shores. As an astrophysicist who splits his existence between observatory domes and thermal springs, I found Tunisia to be...
The moment my boots hit Djerba's sun-baked soil, I knew this Tunisian island wasn't just another business stopover. I'd come to consult on sustainable grazing practices for a local agricultural development project, but what I discovered was an architectural wonderland...
Standing atop Byrsa Hill with the Mediterranean breeze tousling my hair, I couldn't help but feel like I'd stepped into a geological time machine. The ancient ruins of Carthage spread before me – a civilization that rivaled Rome now reduced...
The medina walls of North Africa have long stood as silent witnesses to centuries of trade, cultural exchange, and human connection. As someone who has spent a lifetime observing the intricate workings of the human heart, I find myself equally...
When most travelers think of Mediterranean islands, images of leisurely beach days and historic ruins typically come to mind. But Tunisia's Djerba Island—a sun-drenched jewel in the Mediterranean—offers an unexpected playground for adventure seekers. As someone who's explored cave systems...
The moment my feet touched the warm, rust-colored sand of Tozeur, I knew I'd found a place that defied my expectations. After two decades of global wandering, this Tunisian desert outpost still managed to surprise me with its perfect blend...
The first time I glimpsed Sidi Bou Said from the coastal road, I was reminded of a cricket match in Santorini I'd covered years ago – that same striking contrast of whitewashed buildings against the deep blue Mediterranean, yet with...
There's something about ancient cities that speaks to the investigative side of my nature. The layered history, the secrets hidden in plain sight, the stories etched into every weathered stone. Kairouan—Tunisia's fourth holiest city in Islam—presents exactly this kind of...