Archive - Periplum by Susie Kim

Of Ancient Floors and Azure Alleys

When road trip mishaps and impromptu feasts outshine ancient mosaics—my family's adventure from Carthage's Roman villas to Sidi Bou Said's blue…

May 7 •

April 2025

The Necropolis Next Door: Adventuring Through Cap Bon's Forgotten Coastline

From waterlogged burial chambers guarded by sheep to oceanfront ruins and Instagram photoshoots on medieval walls—exploring Cap Bon's archaeological…

Apr 23 •

Ancient Handprints and Hidden Symbols: Tataouine's Abandoned World Pt. 3

Join my journey through Beni Khedache's mysterious troglodyte dwellings, where perfectly preserved handprints and enigmatic symbols raise more questions…

Apr 16

Vertical Fortresses of the Desert: Tataouine's Abandoned World Pt. 2

Journey to Chenini, where an ancient Amazigh village clings to cliffs in vertical defiance of the desert. Explore a community where unwritten knowledge…

Apr 9 •

From Anakin's Home to Olive-Filled Courtyards: Tataouine's Abandoned World Pt. 1

Beyond the Star Wars name, Tataouine's ancient ksour reveal a different architectural approach to desert life—reaching skyward instead of underground.

Apr 2 •

March 2025

Underground Worlds of Matmata: Where Movie Fantasy Meets Berber Reality

Journey with me into Tunisia's troglodyte dwellings, where ancient Amazigh architecture meets Star Wars fandom, raising questions about tourism…

Mar 26 •

Tunisia's Living History: El Jem and Sousse

Where ancient Rome sits casually among clotheslines, UNESCO heritage meets knockoff Nikes, and history refuses to stay in its designated place. Join me…

Mar 19 •

February 2025

From Sea to Sahara: Discovering Tunisia's Interior

Where coastal mornings lead to desert temples, and ancient holy cities reveal their plot twists

Feb 19 •

Among Living Stones: First Days in Tunisia

On getting lost between millennia in the Mediterranean's margins

Feb 12 •

January 2025

Dispatch from the Medina at Dusk

Three Days in Ancient Tunis, Before the Desert Beckons

Jan 22 •

Welcome to my Completely Rational Travel Anxiety Spiral

After 52 countries and 15 cities, you'd think I'd be immune to travel anxiety. But planning a Mediterranean family adventure has me questioning…

Jan 15 •

Sunday Surprise: Discovering Seattle's Latest Dining Additions

From a week of delicious discoveries: Seattle's newest bagel spot masters the basics, a SoDo cafe pairs molten chocolate with bossa nova, Fremont…

Jan 13 •

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