Downtown Dubai
The carrots may have roots attached and dirt might stick to the fennel bulb, because both were still in the ground the previous day. Now they're vying for…
Must-see shopping in WORLD
Vancouver
Proving that Yaletown men are just as aesthetically focused as women, this hip menswear boutique is the perfect spot to upgrade your style from that snow…
Ueno & Yanesen
Mitsuaki Tsuyuki makes and sells his incredible hand puppets here – look for lifelike renditions of Japanese celebs and, natch, Elvis. Quick portraits…
Davao
If you’re looking for handicrafts, shop around this rabbit warren of stalls with textiles, batik, weavings, carvings and jewellery. You can also pick up a…
Milan
Said to be the biggest farmer's market in Lombardy, it's also proudly dedicated to 0km produce, which means all goods come from local suppliers in Italy's…
St Lucia
Housed in an enticing Victorian Caribbean mansion nestled amid lush tropical gardens, this working batik studio is a feast for the eyes. All the batik…
Venice
A rainbow array of clothing and accessories from cute and quirky European designers can be found here. Items range from workday staples to floatier or…
Amsterdam
Chocolate is almost too beautiful to eat at this luxury choc stop, with homemade pralines and truffles ready to melt in the mouth. There are over 50 kinds…
Vienna
This is one of a kind in Vienna: owner and guitar craftsman Michael Eipeldauer restores and sells 'contraguitars', also known as a Schrammelguitar. They…
Vienna
Husband-and-wife team Anna and Steve (both former graphic designers) create custom clothes with fun and flair. Each piece is screen-printed by hand on…
Bangkok
Several upscale art and antique shops occupy the 3rd and 4th floors of this riverside mall. The vast majority of pieces appear to come from Myanmar and –…
Tokyo
This mall, within the restored facade of the 1930s Tokyo Central Post Office, has a partiuclarly good selection of boutiques specialising in homewares and…
Sint Eustatius
Inside one of the four remaining 17th-century Lower Town buildings, Mazinga is named for the highest point on Statia, located on the crater rim of the…
French Concession
Urban Tribe is the only contemporary Shanghai label to draw inspiration from the ethnic groups of China and Southeast Asia. The collection of loose…
San Antonio & Hill Country
What? You're not exhausted from shopping in San Marcos yet? You still have money left to spend? The Tanger Outlets center holds another 100 stores, just…
Sonora
A fun place to browse for gift ideas is along this mural-lined street around 4km north of the old port. Also known as 'Rodeo Drive', Calle 32 has numerous…
San Antonio & Hill Country
There are around 150 name-brand factory-outlet stores at this enormous – and enormously popular – shopping complex. Outlet shops offer at least a 30%…
Malibu & Pacific Palisades
This rustic-mod shop showcases the work of some 25 artisans from artsy Topanga – jewelry, accessories, knitwear, metal work and more. Among the standouts…
Tbilisi
Georgia’s best mapmaker, Geoland sells its own excellent 1:50,000 trekking maps (nine maps covering the Svaneti, Racha, Kazbegi, Tusheti and Borjomi areas…
Naples
Each fortnight, Villa Comunale plays host to this roving food market, its 20-odd stalls peddling a mouthwatering array of regional delicacies. Stock up on…
Bordeaux
Rev up taste buds in this gourmet boutique selling local and regional food and drink specialities. Be tempted by local cheese, canalés (sandcastle-shaped…
North & Interior Ibiza
It's all about gourmet olive oil at this gorgeous deli-temple, 6km south of Sant Llorenç – the house brand is organic, extra virgin and made in Ibiza. Ses…
Seattle
This amazing record store had the guts to open in 2004 when vinyl sales were close to an all-time low. With the format now returning to its pre-1990s…
West & Southwest Singapore
This vintage veteran is not in the most convenient location, tucked away on an HDB (housing and development board) estate, but the well-curated collection…
Monsaraz
Set in the former primary school, this welcoming shop sells wines by Ervideria, a 160-hectare vineyard that's been run by the same family since the 1880s…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
BHV (pronounced bay-ash-vay) is a vast, straightforward department store in Le Marais where you can buy everything from guidebooks on Paris to men's,…
Librería del Fondo Carlos Fuentes
Quito
One of Ecuador's best bookshops is located in the former mansion of Galo Plaza Lasso, Ecuadorian president from 1948 to 1952. An excellent selection of…
Cape Town
If you’re after a full hide – cow, buffalo, antelope, zebra etc – head over to these savvy guys who’ve been catering to Cape Town’s leather trade since…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Two stories up a riveting teak stairwell, with vintage Minton tiles and art nouveau stained-glass windows, in one of Coloba's most astonishing mansions,…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Narrow, pastel-hued Haji Lane harbours a handful of quirky boutiques and plenty of colourful street art. Shops turn over fast due to exorbitant rents,…
Delhi
This quiet market consists of a couple of blocks of quality restaurants and cafes (like Not Just Parathas or the Italian Diva) and clothing stores (like…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
The shopping is good if nothing extraordinary, but it's the lavish and exotic design and architecture of this 400-shop mall that steal the show, tracing…
East Village & Lower East Side
Step into this petite, peaceful boutique to browse sculptural glassware and pottery: handblown vases, geometric tabletop objects, ceramic bowls and cups,…
Taipei
The rather ugly concrete structure, grafted onto a beautiful colonial-era facade adjacent to DaDaoCheng Theater, houses a huge fabric market on the 2nd…
Suzdal
The affable Maria learned the rare and delicate traditional art of filigree embroidery from her grandmother. She often sells her beautiful wares –…
Kadıköy
Creative jewellery, colourful ceramics, contemporary tea glasses, olive-wood coasters and bold-patterned textiles are among the ‘ideas inspired by nature’…
Turin
Elena Boggio, who owns the Via Stampatori B&B upstairs, has a passion for natural perfumes. She grows many of the botanical elements that go into her…
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
Seattle
Founded in the 1970s on the East Coast, this cool alt-comic and graphic-book publisher moved to Seattle in the late '80s and opened this one-of-a-kind…
Kuala Lumpur
This well-regarded chain of handcrafted pewter claims origins in 1885 when a Chinese pewtersmith arrived during KL's tin-mining boom. You can still find…
Haleʻiwa
A locally owned bottle shop, this North Shore gem offers shoppers a diverse and well curated selection of craft beers and wines. Choose from a wide…