Glasgow
This characterful spot is just what a secondhand bookshop should be, with a smell of dust and venerability and a wide range of intriguing volumes on the…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Zagreb
If Croatia’s wine and spirits have gone to your head, get your fix here. Stocks an astonishing collection of brandy, wine and gourmet products. There's…
Paris
Scarves, designer T-shirts, Paris-themed stationery and locally made jewellery make this boutique worth a peek. The in-house tearoom also serves light…
Graz
Graz' main department store is the glamorous Kastner & Öhler, just north of Hauptplatz. There's a dedicated hiking and climbing section, with its own …
Glasgow
This upbeat shop is a top spot to hire or buy kilts both traditional and modern, as well as other tartan wear and a range of T-shirts and other…
Wexford Town
One of several commercial galleries and craft shops in town, the Blue Egg concentrates on contemporary Irish crafts in a range of materials, including…
The Far North
Around 8km east of Kautokeino in the tiny hamlet of Avzi (ask at the tourist office for directions), this friendly little showroom sells Sami mittens,…
Manchester Craft & Design Centre
Manchester
This award-winning centre (in a building dating from 1873) stocks jewellery, ceramics, bags and furnishings all handmade by local designers. There's also…
Western Valencia
This very cool shop has a range of T-shirts and prints with original designs inspired by rock bands and other musical influences. There are occasional…
Irkutsk
This large bookstore on the 2nd floor of a small shopping centre sells regional and city maps, Baikal- and Irkutsk-themed coffee-table books and Lonely…
Lake District
Eğirdir's market takes over the centre of town every Thursday, with stalls spilling out into surrounding streets. It's a bustling hive of activity with…
Istanbul
Beautifully decorated antique wooden boxes and carved fabric stamps from Afghanistan are the major drawcard here, but there's also some nice silver and…
Victoria (Rabat)
An Aladdin's cave of Gozitan and Maltese bric-a-brac, including candlesticks and tradtional door knockers. There's two separate rooms of heritage finds…
L'Eixample
Mother-and-son design team Lurdes Bergada and Syngman Cucala specialise in classy men’s and women’s fashions made from natural fibres, which have…
Dundee
There's an excellent tearoom in this upmarket bakery and patisserie, which sells traditional Dundee cake and less traditional novelty cupcakes, including…
Erzsébetváros & the Jewish Quarter
A Sunday arts and crafts market along Gozsdu udvar, where you can pick up some interesting pieces from local artists and designers. It's a good place to…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
A cool discovery in the backstreets of Sliema with a very surprising selection of modern and vintage vinyl. Well worth the short stroll uphill from the…
Cumbria & the Lakes
There's been a grocer here since 1793 and this endearingly old-fashioned deli is still the place to pick up treats such as local cheeses, homemade…
Trabzon
Founded in 1940, this little shop's specialities are local hazelnuts in various guises. It also sells dates, sugared almonds, nut pastes and myriad other…
Paris
This elegant épicerie fine (specialist grocer) stocks a scrumptious array of gourmet goods to take away; it adjoins a striking art nouveau dining room…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
An independent Roman designer, Chiara Baschieri sells age-neutral clothing, featuring quality fabrics, from her small boutique located on one of Rome's…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Opposite the residence of the French Senate’s president, this delightful little shop sells its namesake dolls' houses as well as poupées anciennes …
Granada
This bottle shop has an excellent selection of local vintages, including organic wines from around Andalucía, as well as wines from the rest of Spain and…
İzmir & the North Aegean
This Japanese-run shop in the old Bedesten (Covered Bazaar) sells lovely peştemals (bath wraps), shawls and tablecloths that have been woven and…
Geneva
A great resource for wine lovers, with dozens of vintages from Switzerland and 10 other countries, and a 'try-before-you-buy' selection of 32 wines…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
A small bookshop specialising in Irish history books, both old and new. Other titles, covering a range of subjects, include a number of beautiful old,…
Kalkan
Designing and selling ear, nose, neck, finger and toe baubles for 30 years, Kalkan's best-known shop offers silver and gold-plated jewellery in…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
Small but perfectly formed, MIA Design is a quintessentially Helsinki design store – casual but classy, and with a range of homewares that you can't…
Warsaw
Stocking well over 100 different types of teas and infusions, as well as all the accoutrements needed for a splendid tea party, Demmers is a top spot for…
Gdańsk
The quality oil paintings at this commercial gallery make unique and interesting souvenirs. All are by local artists and the owner is very knowledgeable…
Corfu Town
Irresistible old-fashioned patisserie that’s an Old Town landmark thanks to its 40 flavours of ice cream, plus a mouth-watering array of homemade tarts,…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
A literary fixture, this bookshop was founded in 1984 and supplies avid readers with new and second-hand books in a medley of languages, plus magazines…
Old Rīga
‘The Dandelion’ is an airy boutique in the heart of Old Rīga where visitors can sample locally produced beauty products, try on floaty scarves and sniff…
Cork City
A focal point and meeting place for Cork's musicians, with a full range of instruments from electric guitars to clarinets, recording equipment, sheet…
The Finnish Lakeland
Artist and fashion designer Maria Putus makes and sells stylish outfits (many made using Marimekko fabric) at her atelier in a timber house in Savonlinna…
Old Town
This family-run designer-knitwear studio has been in the business for more than 40 years, producing stylish and colourful creations using linen, merino…
Ciutadella
This richly scented gourmet emporium has entrances on two streets. Whole cheeses, shelf upon shelf of them, fill the shop window, and stacks of Menorcan…
Salzburg
For a whiff of nostalgia and a packet of sage throat pastilles, nip into this wonderfully old-fashioned, wood-panelled pharmacy. Salzburg’s oldest, it was…
Málaga
Perfect for handcrafted Andalucian ceramics produced by local artisans. You can find traditional designs and glazes, as well as more modern, arty and…
Nice
Down in the heart of Nice's antiques district, this amazing shop specialises in vintage musical instruments of every description, from hunting horns to…
