You can stay safe

While not immune to the region's escalating bloodshed, Tunisia has been mainly spared the horror that has erupted in neighboring Libya. However, recent ISIS-led terror attacks in Sousse and Tunis, both tourist destinations, have heightened tensions in the country. The government has responded by declaring a state of emergency and drafting a contentious anti-terrorist law, but Tunisia lacks the funds and resources to aggressively confront terrorism, the roots of which are entwined with economic marginalization and political oppression.

Despite the assaults, cafés continue to serve coffee, men continue to smoke sheesha, children continue to walk to school, and many have returned to sunning on the beach. The adage is true: life goes on. Despite warnings from the US and UK governments about the risk of another terrorist strike, Tunis is mostly safe. Take the same precautions you would take anywhere: stay aware of your surroundings, avoid walking alone at night, and avoid political protests.