| Tunisia is the most northern country and the | | | | The heritage of Tunisia means that there are |
| smallest in all of North Africa, situated on the | | | | beautiful remnants of previous times still in |
| Mediterranean coast. Relatively small in relation to | | | | existence. One such example is mosaics. Try the |
| the neighbouring countries, it is on the Atlas | | | | Bardo museum, 4km from the capital of Tunis, |
| Mountain range and also has a southern desert | | | | for an example of artwork and mosaics from |
| region, which is part of the Sahara. Tunisia has a | | | | many of the previous centuries, many from the |
| varied history, which means that there is much | | | | 2nd and 4th Centuries AD. Look out for the |
| that can be learnt when you visit any of the | | | | mosaic portrait of Virgil as a key piece of |
| areas there. However, it is also well known for | | | | artwork. The ancient city of Carthage will delight |
| the beautiful scenery which attracts many people | | | | people who want to relish in the beauty of ancient |
| each year. | | | | Tunisian ruins, so try a day trip there, which will |
| Tunisia is a great place to go for a sporting | | | | give you plenty of photo opportunities. Of course, |
| holiday, as there are several major sports that | | | | whilst looking at the creativity of other nations is |
| are practiced in the area. Hotels may have the | | | | a great way to pass time, the best thing is being |
| facilities for these onsite, but if not there are | | | | able to pick out something special that you can |
| many sports clubs which can offer activities such | | | | take back home to remember your trip by. Tunis |
| as golf and tennis, and there is 1,300km of | | | | medina (al-Madinah) is one of the best places to |
| coastline, where water sports such as diving, | | | | go to try and grab a bargain for yourself. From |
| sailing and surfing can be tried. Dune skiing or go | | | | the 5th Century AD, Tunisia was admired for the |
| karting through the desert are other sporting | | | | weaving that took place there. Something such as |
| alternatives too, which can be a great deal of fun. | | | | a cushion or throw, along with ceramics, are the |
| It is not just a place that people go to sit and | | | | kind of things to look for at a Tunisian market, as |
| relax on the golden sands, although it is obviously | | | | they are specific to the area. The Grand Souk |
| a tempting pastime. | | | | des Chechias, one of the biggest Souks, is also a |
| If you are in Africa, shopping is always a good | | | | good place to try for the traditional red caps that |
| thing to try out. The nation makes gorgeous hand | | | | are known as being popular in the region and |
| crafted materials, from jewellery to cloths, and | | | | which were traditionally used for making a turban. |
| Tunisia is no exception. Handicrafts and creativity | | | | Sousse and Monastir also have nice markets, so |
| are one thing that you can see in abundance in | | | | wherever you are staying in the region, you can |
| Tunisia, and that is what the remainder of this | | | | get yourself bargains to take home- just |
| article will focus on. | | | | remember to haggle! |