The Souqs of Tunis

"The souqs (cultural marketplaces) in Tunisia are the best in the world", Paul said.

And he's right. Narrow cobblestone alleyways divide into small squares with merchants selling, trading and bardering good from around the world. It's crowded and loud and smells of sweat treats. There's ceramic pottery, intricate jewelry, long dresses, fabrics, spices, books and gold to drool over.

It's truly a bazaar or craft fair gone mad but give a fair price for something and it's yours to keep. Try to demand less than what the merchant paid and your out the door.

The souqs have been around for a very long time and by the looks of it, will be around for many centuries to come.