La Marsa offers a refined coastal escape just north of Carthage, where the creatives of Tunis mingles with sunseekers along a lively corniche. The main beach draws families for summer swims, while off-season sees fishermen casting lines from the sand. What distinguishes this stretch is its evolving cultural scene: skateboarders carve concrete slopes by day as musicians strum under the palms, creating an organic performance space above the shore. The neighborhood’s architectural legacy reveals its bourgeois roots. Whitewashed villas with intricate mashrabiya screens stand guard along avenues lined with jacaranda trees. Recent years have brought a creative influx, with designers and musicians transforming old seaside residences into studios. While the western edges fade into industrial zones, the heart of La Marsa retains its aspirational charm, particularly around Avenue Habib Bourguiba where pavement cafés serve mint tea with Mediterranean views.

The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum isn’t just about music—it’s about the people who made it. The exhibits dive into the stories of the musicians who broke barriers and shaped rock and soul, pushing through racial and social struggles to change popular culture forever. It’s a solid stop for anyone who wants to understand how Memphis became a music powerhouse.

The Greek island of Rhodes is a very popular destination for excursions, with its plethora of churches, monasteries, mosques and mediaeval buildings. Both UNESCO and the European Union are protecting this unique cultural heritage, with the Old Town being one of Europe’s most authentic medieval sites. There are daily boat trips to Rhodes and the journey takes 1 hour.