Our Travel Experts: Tunisia

For those travelers looking for the unusual…exotic, colorful, bursting with the best archaeology, roman ruins and early mosaics, Tunisia is the answer. It is a perfectly safe, progressively-minded North African country and does not require visas or inoculations to visit. A highlight in Tunis is the world famous Bardo Museum, which houses one of the finest collections of Roman mosaics in the world. Of course, a highlight of a visit to Tunisia are the fantastic Roman sites. Tunis also has a wonderful souq to visit adjacent to the grand mosque. Outside of Tunis is the wonderful area of Sidi Bou Said... a picturesque 15th century town, which today attracts writers and poets from around the world. There are many wonderful homes, all hidden behind colorful doors, on its winding alleyways. Another important place is the holy city of Kairoaun, founded in the 7th century, with the oldest mosque in the Arab world. It is very beautiful in its simplicity and considered the fourth most important Arab holy city. And where else will you see signs reminding drivers to watch for camels who might be crossing the highway! I look forward to arranging your adventure to this exciting and exotic destination.