Author Archives: Stefan Lomas

It has been a month since our arrival in Mahdia, and it was time for us to move on. We had made arrangements with our new host for a car to pick us up and embark on the long journey south. Late Saturday morning, after packing all our luggage, shopping, and kitchen supplies (we’ve learnedContinue reading “Zarzis…our new base to explore the south”

The winter in North Africa was exceptionally dry, impacting not only the local population but also the European food chain, which heavily relies on North African produce during the winter months. The water shortage is a stark reality here, with the supply being turned off every evening at 8 pm and not restored until justContinue reading “Sousse, Mahdia and some stormy weather”

El Jem is located inland, to the west of us, and the only ways to get there are either as part of a tour or by taxi, as the amphitheater is located in an isolated small town. Since I preferred to see it through my own eyes rather than through a guide’s, we had toContinue reading “A random amphitheater- El Jem”

Rachel and I are constantly striving to live our best lives, and we’re feeling pretty good about things. Our daily routine begins early with yoga and meditation for me and high-intensity interval training (HIT) for Rach, followed by a bracing morning swim in the sea. But it’s not just about exercise and fitness for us;Continue reading “Chasing sandcastle’s in Monastir”

We have really enjoyed our time in Carthage and the boundless hospitality of our lovely host Hedia. However, it is time to move on and see what else Tunisia has to offer. Our comfortable car arrived late Saturday morning for what was to be a 220km journey south. The main highway runs through the middleContinue reading “Heading south to Mahdia”

We completed a tour of our final ancient ruin here in Carthage and wandered the medina and quieter streets of old Tunis, this week. Our first stop was the Antonine baths, an interesting display of Roman architecture that was built between 145 and 162 A.D. It’s always thought provoking to see how advanced the technologyContinue reading “The Antonine baths & old Tunis”

Sidi Bou Said has been around since the early 12th century when it began as a religious settlement. However, it didn’t become the bohemian paradise it is today until the Husainid dynasty arrived in the early 18th century, bringing and attracting the finest musicians and writers of the time. This laid the foundation for SidiContinue reading “The picturesque Sidi Bou Said”

Welcome to Carthage, the archeological district of Tunisia. Although the Romans destroyed Carthage, it remains one of the most fascinating places to visit in Tunisia. After taking a short walk to Byrsa Hill through some lovely streets, we were treated to amazing views. As we walked around the ancient site, which was built during Hannibal’sContinue reading “Carthage the archeological district of Tunisia”

We traveled to Heathrow for a late afternoon flight with the help of our neighbor, Gerry, who kindly offered to drive us since he was heading in to West London to visit family. Our flight from T4 departed an hour and a half later than scheduled, resulting in us arriving at our destination around 10Continue reading “We’re in Carthage, Tunisia”

It’s been a while since I’ve caught up on the blog, but it’s good to get back on it. It’s been quite a rollercoaster of weather here in the UK lately – one moment we’re basking in sunshine and the next we’re bracing ourselves for some biblical event. But that hasn’t stopped us from enjoyingContinue reading “Cambridge, the British weather & the Ouse burst its banks”