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Why Tunisia Matters Now
Tunisia’s design heritage is a living system of intelligence.
From Sejnane’s clay kilns to Kairouan’s woven patterns, every object balances function and beauty. This quiet precision — shaped by climate, craft, and care — shows how sustainability can feel natural, not declared.
My Chakchouka protects this rhythm by building fair systems that let craft, culture, and dignity circulate between those who make and those who live with what is made.

Aya Omrani
Oct 31, 20252 min read


The Hands That Hold Us Together
Across Tunisia, women artisans shape clay, share kilns, and keep tradition alive — holding communities together through every handmade piece.

Safouane Ben Haj Ali
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Objects for People Who Notice
In workshops like this, utility becomes its own language.
Each curve, handle, and surface is shaped for purpose, not display.
To notice it is to recognize yourself in what endures.

Aya Omrani
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Abortion in Tunisia: A System Built on Trust
In Tunisia, abortion is not a debate.
It’s part of how the country was built; a system of trust that has quietly functioned for fifty years.
Here, fairness lives in structure, not slogans; choice is handled with order, not noise.

Safouane Ben Haj Ali
Oct 23, 20252 min read


How My Chakchouka Came to Life
It started in a kitchen in Tunis — olive oil on the table, clay cups that didn’t match. My Chakchouka grew from that simplicity into a fair system connecting Tunisia’s craft, care, and rhythm with the world.

Safouane Ben Haj Ali
Oct 22, 20252 min read


Best Time to Visit Tunisia for Americans & Canadians (2025 Guide)
Spring and autumn reveal Tunisia’s quiet magic; jasmine-scented courtyards, warm seas, and golden evenings. For travelers from the US or Canada, these “sweet seasons” offer balance: sun without intensity, beauty without crowds, and the kind of calm rhythm

Safouane Ben Haj Ali
Oct 16, 20252 min read


Tunisia Visa & Entry Rules for Australian and New Zealand Travelers (2025)
Tunisia welcomes travelers from Australia and New Zealand with one of the easiest visa-free entry systems in North Africa.
Stay up to 90 days without paperwork, just a valid passport, return ticket, and an open mind for the country’s calm rhythm and warmth.

Safouane Ben Haj Ali
Oct 16, 20253 min read


Choose Your Own Rhythm : The Art of Slow Shopping
Slow shopping is self-trust in motion. In Tunisia, buying has always followed conversation, not speed. My Chakchouka brings that rhythm online : calm, intentional, and free from pressure.

Aya Omrani
Oct 15, 20252 min read


How Fairness Became Our Design Principle
Fairness isn’t a slogan, it’s structure.
In Tunisia, craft has always carried its own balance: trust for trust, skill for respect.
At My Chakchouka, we rebuilt that rhythm for today: transparent pricing, no middlemen, and calm predictability for every maker.

Safouane Ben Haj Ali
Oct 15, 20252 min read


Bonjour or Salam? The Language Dance of Tunisian Gen Z
In Tunisia, Gen Z moves between Arabic, French, and English like second nature.
It’s not confusion, it’s identity.
This is the quiet intelligence of a generation fluent in context, rhythm, and belonging.

Safouane Ben Haj Ali
Oct 15, 20252 min read


Do You Tip in Tunisia?
Learn how tipping works in Tunisia, from cafés and taxis to hotels and artisans. A calm guide to respect, rhythm, and local manners.

Aya Omrani
Oct 9, 20253 min read


Sidi Bou Saïd: Myths and Truths About the Blue and White
Sidi Bou Saïd’s blue and white were not imported or invented : they were lived. Long before decrees or myths, locals painted for light, salt, and climate. This is the quiet truth behind Tunisia’s most photographed village.

Safouane Ben Haj Ali
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Sidi Bou Saïd: The Quiet Blue-and-White Hill Over the Mediterranean
Sidi Bou Saïd’s calm blue-and-white streets have inspired travelers and artists for centuries. Once a Sufi retreat, today it remains Tunisia’s most iconic village — quiet, sunlit, and overlooking the Mediterranean.

Safouane Ben Haj Ali
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Carthage: Layers of a Lost Empire
Overlooking the Gulf of Tunis, Carthage feels both ancient and alive. Among olive trees and broken columns, the sea still glows blue against Mount Bou Kornine. It’s a view that holds millennia, from Punic traders to Roman builders, and still whispers of power, loss, and return.

Aya Omrani
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Hidden Gems of Tunisia: Places Off the Tourist Trail
Between the desert and the sea, Tunisia hides quiet places that still live by their own rhythm.
From Berber mountain villages carved in stone to the women of Sejnane shaping clay by hand, these are the places where time slows, and meaning stays.

Safouane Ben Haj Ali
Oct 7, 20253 min read


How to Travel in Tunisia: Transport, Costs & Tips
Traveling across Tunisia is easier than most expect. Trains, louages, and buses connect nearly every region, while car rentals let you explore at your own pace. This guide explains how each transport option works, what to expect, and how to move smoothly through the country’s landscapes, from coastal towns to desert roads.

Safouane Ben Haj Ali
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Top 15 Places to Visit in Tunisia (Beyond the Beaches)
Tunisia is a small country with vast contrasts; Roman amphitheatres beside desert oases, white-and-blue villages above the sea, and medinas where life still moves at its own rhythm. This calm guide gathers the 15 places that hold Tunisia’s beauty and history: from Carthage and Sidi Bou Saïd to the edge of the Sahara.

Safouane Ben Haj Ali
Oct 6, 20253 min read


A Letter from the Founder
A letter about belonging, difference, and what it means to build something that connects people, across countries, languages, and ways of seeing.

Safouane Ben Haj Ali
Oct 6, 20251 min read


When the British Summer Ends, Tunisia Still Shines
When grey skies return over London, Tunisia is still glowing.
Autumn here feels like a quiet continuation of summer : golden light, warm seas, and slower days where locals reclaim the coast. It’s a season for calm travel, not crowded itineraries.

Aya Omrani
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Can You Drink Alcohol in Tunisia?
Alcohol is legal in Tunisia, available in licensed shops and bars, and part of a nuanced cultural landscape that balances religion, history, and modern life.

Safouane Ben Haj Ali
Oct 6, 20252 min read
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