
Welcome to Ibn Ibn Battuta.

Venice Moments, at Just the Right Time
Visiting Venice during a lull in the pandemic, we were able to see what the city might become without overtourism.
A World of Statues (and Why You Should Help Tear Some Down)
Just as statues symbolize a society's values, toppled statues symbolize something, too: the intent to forge social change.

In Tunis, New Hopes Built on Old Stones
Reflections from a few short visits to the Tunisian capital.

Matrimony and Patrimony in Tlemcen
Attending a wedding and exploring heritage in Tlemcen, a cultural bastion in western Algeria

Ancient Egypt in the Modern World: Touring the Pyramids, Luxor, and Beyond
Marveling at Egypt's ancient pharaonic wonders and modern oddities alike.

Biskra: You Can't Beat the Real Thing
When you miss the museum exhibit to go see the real article, you count your blessings. A journey to Biskra, Algeria's gateway to the Sahara.