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Tuesday
Jul122011

Tunisia: Beyond the Revolution

 

The Arab spring has sprung, and now it's the Arab summer. In country after country, people buoyed by bravery and relentless in their quest for freedom are taking to the streets. No clubs, bullets, camels, water cannons, machine guns, tanks, helicopter gunships, grenades or missiles can stop them. They want governments that are responsive to them, jobs, opportunities, unfettered speech.

I had seen images of them in the media but I wanted to rub elbows with the courageous, and listen to what they had to say. I got on a plane and flew to Tunisia, where the revolution was victorious, the ruthless dictator Ben Ali was overthrown, and the population is engaged in a remarkable experience in democracy. Come with me to north Africa, and get a glimpse into the little country that could.

 

Read the full story in my recent article, Revolutionary Travel, on the Huffington Post. 

photo by Paul Ross.  

 

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Reader Comments (5)

Hi Judy,

I love the way you write. I just read your piece; Revolutionary Travel. Your writing draws me in, even without the wonderful photo's, the images form in my brain. Tunisia is one of the places I have always wanted to visit. I may have to move this destination up on my list.

Bobbi

August 12, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterBobbi Lerman

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December 26, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterFreddy

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December 26, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterBrad

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January 2, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterViresh

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