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Tunisia . . . may the adventure begin! Photo 7

Tunisia . . . may the adventure begin!

May 1st 2012
Tunisia! The place from which so much of the visual imagery of Star Wars came. The Sahara Desert. Ancient Troglodyte homes. The Ksars (ancient granaries that later became stacked stronghold desert villages). Phoenician and Roman ruins. And more shades of blue on the Mediterranean coast than one could possibly imagine! But to get from the airport to the start of our weeklong adventure was a ... read more
Africa » Tunisia » Tozeur

Tunisian Flag Following independence from France in 1956, President Habib BOURGUIBA established a strict one-party state. He dominated the country for 31 years, repressing Islamic fundamentalism and establishing rights for women unmatched by any other Arab nation.... ... read more
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