Atoosa Ryanne Arfa
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I'm a hopelessly curious wanderer and love sharing stories of interesting perspectives around the world. My goal is to share stories from the periphery, inspired by my love for traveling to off-the-beaten-path places.
Stories (7)
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Tamerza (Tamaghza): A guide to Tunisia’s very own Grand Canyon oasis
Tunisia is often boxed into two postcard-perfect images: the Mediterranean north with its whitewashed facades and blue doors in places such as Sidi Bou Said, or the vast, sand-swept Sahara, where camels and mirages evoke a stereotypical desert narrative.
By Atoosa Ryanne Arfa5 months ago in Wander
Midès Canyon: A guide to Tunisia’s dramatic canyon oasis
Most posters or images of Tunisia showcase two extremes: the Mediterranean north with its blue-and-white coastal neighborhoods such as Sidi Bou Said or the endless dunes of the Sahara, where camels and mirages define the MENA landscape within society's imagination.
By Atoosa Ryanne Arfa5 months ago in Wander
Haidra (Ammaedara): A guide to Tunisia’s remote, abandoned Roman city with a Byzantine fort
Haidra is a quiet, unassuming town that sits in Tunisia’s far west, not far from the Algerian border. Hold on. Did I say unassuming? Haidra is not unassuming at all. It's actually one of the oldest Roman footprints in all of North Africa!
By Atoosa Ryanne Arfa5 months ago in Wander
Your guide to Douz, Tunisia’s gateway to the Sahara Desert
Let's be real: when people think about the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, they typically think about deserts and camels. Don't lie – you're probably guilty of this (I know I was once upon a time!).
By Atoosa Ryanne Arfa5 months ago in Wander
Your guide to Chebika Oasis, Tunisia's hidden mountain oasis paradise
When people think of Tunisia, they might often picture the Mediterranean Sea and an overall laid-back beach lifestyle. They might picture Sidi Bou Said, which has become synonymous with Tunisia in travel advertisements and has become known as "Tunisian Santorini." (I have strong opinions on this one, but that's for another day). They might also picture camels in the vast sand dunes of the Sahara, a typical stereotypical perspective about the overall Middle Eastern and North African region.
By Atoosa Ryanne Arfa5 months ago in Wander
Bulla Regia: Your guide to Tunisia’s Roman ruins surrounded by greenery
If you’re even a little bit obsessed with Roman history, Bulla Regia deserves a spot on your travel map. Tucked just outside Jendouba in northwest Tunisia, this place holds some of the best-preserved Roman ruins outside of Italy and is a reminder that the Roman Empire was basically everywhere.
By Atoosa Ryanne Arfa6 months ago in Wander
