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Matmata in Tunisia - cave houses, Star Wars, viewpoints

Matmata in Tunisia is a small Berber village in southern Tunisia, where people have traditionally lived in underground caves. Today, the village is known for its unique cave architecture - but also as the setting for two of the Star Wars films.

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Living in tents in Tunisia - under the stars in the Sahara

Living in a tent in Tunisia is an experience. We spent a night in a tent just outside Douz in Tunisia, at the gateway to the Sahara. Here is our story!

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Quad biking in Tunisia - speedy experience in the Sahara

Quad biking in Tunisia is a wonderful experience. We went on a ride at the gateway to the Sahara - where the vast desert begins and the dunes are a little lower. A great and fast-paced adventure!

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Camel riding in Tunisia - an island tour at the gateway to the Sahara

Camel riding in Tunisia, what's it like? There are lots of camels (or dromedaries) in Tunisia, and we had a great ride at the gateway to the Sahara. We also got to meet a camel rider who competes - and has coached another rider - in camel races. What an exciting meeting!

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Tozeur in Tunisia - oases, adventure and Star Wars

Located in the western part of Tunisia, Tozeur serves as a base for desert adventures and visits to Star Wars filming locations. Here are our top tips for things to see and do in this exciting part of Tunisia.

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Carthage in Tunisia - archaeological site and World Heritage Site

Carthage is an archaeological site in Tunisia, and a neighbourhood outside the capital Tunis. Today you can see the remains of what was once a powerful Phoenician empire in ancient times - before the Romans decided to raze the city to the ground - and later became a site of the Roman Empire.

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Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia - the blue and white city

Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia is a small Mediterranean town known for its charming white houses, decorated with blue carvings and shutters. The town is also famous for being a centre of art, and today attracts tourists with its cosy alleys, galleries, cafés and boutique hotels.

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Alleys and bazaars in Tunis - shopping and people watching

We are still on the ground in Tunisia, but our journey is coming to an end. Here is a first report on our experiences in the alleys and bazaars of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia.

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