Sinaia
Top up your winter sports kit at this handy outdoor store, selling ski accessories, clothing, helmets and more.
Must-see shopping in Eastern Europe
Skopje
A large market where you can buy everything from fruit and vegetables to electronics and domestic appliances.
Central & Eastern Istria
The best place in town to sample and buy Istrian truffles, oil, cheese, wine and rakija (grappa).
Moldova
This big textile house has tablecloths and other linens produced in the classic red-and-white local style.
Cluj-Napoca
Stalls selling jams, honey, jewellery and flowers occasionally pop up along the river, east of the bridge.
Novosibirsk
Has the best selection of maps in town, including maps of all Western Siberia oblasti (regions).
Vina Čamak – Kolijevka Graševine
Slavonia
For a complete selection of Kutjevo’s wines, visit this wine shop and tasting room in the town centre.
Rovinj
Galerija Brek sells photos of Rovinj and Istria and a small selection of diverse works by local artists.
Sarajevo
For local cheese, eggs, sweets and flowers head to this grandly over-engineered 1895 meat-market hall.
Chişinău
Carries a good range of maps, postcards, a few souvenirs, plus excellent picture books of Moldova.
Sibiu
Snap up painted eggs, glass, scarves and postcards at this souvenir spot by the Bridge of Lies.
Zagreb
Zagreb’s immortal, old-time department store, with a wide assortment of items at low prices.
Veliko Târnovo
Camping, climbing, skiing and cycling gear are on sale at this well-stocked outdoors store.
Split
Stocks a large selection of traditional Dalmatian herb teas, along with imported leaves.
Timişoara
Sells some English-language books about Romania as well as a good selection of maps.
Cluj-Napoca
Sells regional maps and richly illustrated books about Romania (mostly in Romanian).
Nizhny Novgorod
A good selection of maps and local guidebooks, and some books in foreign languages.
Rovinj
Sells beautiful ceramic pieces from the ground floor of a gorgeous old town house.
Braşov
A few travel books, though mostly in Romanian, plus stationery and gifts for kids.
Dubrovnik
Ivo Grbić has been producing art since the 1950s, making a name for himself with illustrations on folkloric subjects. His studio is now mainly…
Moscow
The best part of this underground mall is the fanciful troika fountain that splashes the shoppers as they enter and exit from Alexander Garden. Aside from…
Kyiv
This branch of the famous Ukrainian confectionery near the train station has a huge model train set on premises, making it a good stop for those with kids…
Dubrovnik
Appealing to your inner sailor, this quirky shop features handmade, nautical-themed bracelets, necklaces and keychains: think waterproof ropes, stainless…
Kyiv
At this confectionery you can taste and buy many variations of handmade caramel and observe the caramel-making process. A great place to go with children.
