Tunisia
The 20 countries to put on your travel list for 2026
Find new charm in the familiar, or forge a fresh trail. Here are the under-the-radar nations and re-emerging classics set to define travel in 2026.
- Ute Junker
I got lost in this ancient medina. It was magnificent
The alleyway hits a dead end. So does the next. And the next. Wandering deep into Tunis’ 7th-century medina and its souqs, I am lost. Blissfully lost.
- Belinda Jackson
The spectacular movie-star country that few Australians visit
It has played a starring role in some of the biggest movies of the past 30 years, but this fascinating country still flies under the radar.
- Belinda Jackson
This vibrant capital has some dazzling sights
With a rich and turbulent history, Tunis is flush with incredible protected ruins, bustling souks and beautiful coastal villages.
- Anthony Dennis
After the terrorism: Why you should visit the good places where bad things have happened
From Paris to Nepal and Vanuatu to Tunisia: how a traveller can help a destination in crisis.
- Ben Groundwater
Not so far, far away: The home of Star Wars
The planet of Tatooine is a real place and you'll find pieces of the original Star Wars movies still standing here.
- Ben Groundwater
Sightseeing in a revolution
What do the upheavals of the Arab Spring mean for visitors? David Blair gives an overview of a rapidly changing region.
'World's most beautiful' ship: is it the fairest of all?
Her owners call MSC Splendida the world's most beautiful ship. Rob Dunlop investigates the claim.