A long time ago… in a desert far far away… Destination: Mos Espa, Darth Vader’s childhood home (Tozeur, Tunisia)

One of thesets from the Phantom Menacewas left standing and open to the public – thanks to Indiegogo and a squadron of volunteers, it’s still here.

Say what you will about the film – so much movie-making wizardry happens behind closed doors or distant places that the average mere mortal never gets to see or touch a piece of history for themselves. While Tozeur, Tunisia definitely qualifies as ‘distant’, it’s doable by a train ride and a guided tour.

Tozeur, Tunisia holds the former Star Wars...