Shopping the World

For everyone for whom shopping's a big part of the fun of travel - whether it's for exotic souvenirs in Bali, custom-tailored suits in Bangkok, tribal masks in Africa, or couture in Paris or Milan.

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Must-have products in shopper´s paradise Jaipur, India

Atcelsius The city of Jaipur, capital of the state of Rajasthan, is well-known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and beautiful architecture that it possesses. In addition to its magnificent palaces and forts, the city of Jaipur is renowned as a shopper's paradise. The city offers a wide variety of one-of-a-kind and must-buy items that will delight any visitor, book here a taxi service in Jaipur or a car hire in Jaipur. These items range from fine jewellery and textiles to traditional…

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Beautiful - and culturally meaningful - things to shop for in Kenya

For many, the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Kenya is wildlife and safaris. But visitors should also keep in mind this country´s rich artistic and cultural heritage - thanks to its more than 70 ethnic groups such as the Kikuyu, Kamba, Luhya, Maasai, and Kalenjin - both to witness (such as tribal dances) and to buy as mementos of their trip here (esecially masks, figurines, and other forms of sculpture). This beautiful country keeps the spirit of its ancestors alive…

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Shopping for winter travel

PickPik Winter may now already be on its way out, but if this one’s for anyone already thinking of next season. A couple of months ago, in preparation for a whirl through the winter wonderland above Norway’s Arctic Circle, I realized that the usual winter togs that serve me well enough in Spain just weren’t going to cut it in serious snow, ice, and temperatures forecasted to drop as low as 5⁼ Fahrenheit (-15⁼ Celsius). So I educated myself about what new cold-weather clothes gear I would need…

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Why shopping is one of '6 Ways to Have Authentic Local Experiences when Traveling'

You’ll most likely grab at least one memento from your trip, but instead of visiting flashy souvenir centers focus more on small manufacturers who create authentic art and products. For example, most experienced travelers choose to shop at traditional and farmer’s markets that feature artists and artisans who display and sell their handmade wares—these usually have a much nicer story behind them. You can talk directly to the maker and get the most accurate information about the product,…

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David Paul Appell January 18, 2010 at 10:45pm

Shopping in the Caribbean is the main focus in the Tripatini blog this week. Check it out!

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Elyse Jessica Glickman November 11, 2009 at 5:36pm

Though a lot of my travels now focus on culinary topics and Jewish audiences (but not for the same papers ;-) ), I always love to sneak out to shop because coming home with something special is really delicious. Sometimes I buy a few things I regret, but most of what I bring back for my home and wardrobe I really use and enjoy. My favorite shopping cities so far are Hong Kong, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and Rome. I also find some random places where there are bargains despite the weak dollar. For example, I found a fabulous winter coat from a prominent Dutch designer retailing for about $500 at a local TK Maxx (not TJ Maxx) in Dublin for $64.
Karen Henrich September 2, 2009 at 2:09am

Thanks for the invite to join this group Marybeth!

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