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The Odyssey Lives in Tunisia: How Homer’s Epic Shaped a Place

The Odyssey never mentions Tunisia by name. Yet for 2,000 years, scholars have placed Odysseus’s wanderings along its shores — the Lotus-Eaters on Djerba, the Sirens in a mosaic at Dougga. A look at how a Greek epic became Tunisian geography.

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Tunis Art Scene: Galleries, Art Spaces & Creative Hubs in Tunisia

A curated guide to the Tunis art scene, featuring galleries, residencies, and creative spaces shaping contemporary art in Tunisia.

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Where to Shop in Tunis: From the Medina to La Marsa and Beyond

A guide to where to shop in Tunis, from the historic medina to the seaside boutiques of La Marsa. Local designers, artisan crafts, and contemporary Tunisian design.

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Founder Travels: Tunis October 2025

Every October, I head to Tunis where the weather’s still warm and the city hums with art and culture. Here’s what inspired me.

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Travel: Ancient Art Curator Roko Rumora Shares his Take on Roman Tunisia

Roko Rumora, Senior Curator, Mediterranean Antiquities at the Fitzwilliam Museum and Faculty of Classics at the University of Cambridge, shares his reflections on Tunisia’s rich Roman heritage — from monumental ruins to overlooked archaeological gems.

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Travel: Culture and History in the Architecture of Central Tunis with Scholar Daniel E. Coslett

Architectural historian Daniel E. Coslett, Ph.D., shares his top 10 architectural spots, landmarks and prominent structures in central Tunis that are emblematic of the city’s past.

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Travel: A 14-Day Journey Through Tunisia

Soukra designs bespoke trips for travelers wanting to explore Tunisia and its richness. Through founder Pauline’s resources, knowledge and network, we set out to showcase the best of Tunisia, all while listening to travelers’ interests and passions.

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Tunisia: Travel Concierge

Soukra founder, Pauline, brings 15+ years of travel to Tunisia to work with you on your next trip to Tunisia.

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Travel: Star Wars and Beyond

Scattered across the south of Tunisia are sites filmed for Star Wars dating from as early as 1976. A family visits Tunisia to experience Star Wars sites and more.

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UChicago Networking Night: Alumni in Fashion

SOUKRA Founder, Pauline Eveillard, discusses her career journey in the multifaceted field of fashion and retail.

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Travel Without Getting on a Plane or Zoom

When international travel may not be in the cards, we all have the ability to satisfy our wanderlust by simply looking to our own hometowns.

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Armchair Travel

Armchair travel to Tunisia with these recent articles and panel discussions we’ve compiled.

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The Vestiges of Carthage: A Guide to Tunisia’s Ancient Ruins

Discover Carthage, Tunisia, from the Antonine Baths and Punic ports to the stories of Hannibal and the ancient Mediterranean world.

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Impressions of Tunisia

London-based Emily and Angus Haldane visited Tunisia for the first time on a 5-day trip in February 2019. They shared with us their impressions, and a few dos and don’ts.

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Guide: Doolesha with Wajdi Borgi

Ambling for simple pleasure is to embrace the Tunisian stroll, or doolesha. The blazing August heat doesn’t stop us from our stroll through the medina of Tunis with our private guide.

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Guide: The Medina of Tunis, Where to Eat, Sleep and Shop

Ambling for simple pleasure is to embrace the Tunisian stroll, or doolesha. We enjoy wandering down the narrow streets of the medina to explore its nooks and crannies.