Topic “Shop”

Copenhagen biker gangs...

They can't all be hells angels or rockers...this group parked their high-octane bikes...well, choppers, to be precise (yes, pictured) then proceeded to engage in a ferocious round of... determined window shopping in Nørrebro.

Best Bookshops in Barcelona

This week is the feast day of Saint George, and in Barcelona it's a big deal. "San Jordi" is celebrated in style with the exchange of Roses and books being the tradition. The rose represents the blood of the dragon and the books commemorate the anniversary of Cervantes' death.

The 5 Best Flea Markets In Singapore

Bargain Hunting In the Concrete Jungle. Not everything has to be expensive in Singapore, and shopping can be a treasure hunt if you visit one of the many great flea markets that are open to the public every day of the week.

Continue Reading for the 5 Best Flea Markets In Singapore!

1. Sungei Road Thieves Market

Tet Flower Markets - Hanoi - Vietnam

With the Lunar New Year coming to a close, the Vietnamese are gearing up to see out the old and welcome the new. Tet is a very special time through out Vietnam and is commonly celebrated with family, visits to those that have passed and many offerings and incent burning.

The Complete Guide To Singapore's Grocery Shops

Sometimes the most basic things are the most significant when it comes to feeling comfortable or "home" while travelling or moving to another country.

There are enough other complicated things to take care of and organise, so that a "simple" task like grocery shopping should stay a simple task and not produce even more entries on your "to-do list".

Barcelona Bargains - Maremagnum Luckies

Everyone knows that Barcelona is great for shopping. The city has a huge shopping area, which is even handily indicated as a shaded red area on the city's tourist maps. There's even a free bus called the "Shopping line" which runs up and down Paseo de Gracia, Diagonal and up to Plaça Fransesc Macia and back all day - for free.

My Fave Produce Shop in the 'Hood

It's the end of January, the New Year's resolutions are going strong for some and are long forgotten for others. Mine are still going well. In fact, I've lost 10 lb since the 1st, and 4 lbs during December, so I'm happy.

Emma’s Beni Ouarain Rugs. Marrakech.

For the very best supplier of  top quality hand woven Moroccan Beni Ouarain rugs you must see Emma at Riad Zamzams collection. She exports these rugs all over the world each rug unique, each rug ethically sourced, each rug a mini masterpiece. These ancient Berber designs made simply from black and white pure sheep’s wool ,woven [...]

The Tanneries of Marrakech……..

Firstly before I begin I must give a little warning about this post it’s not for everyone, espeacially those of you who have  particularly strong feelings about the use of animal skins for the production of leather goods. I’m afraid this post is definitely not for someone with those kinds of sensibilities, I would like to advise [...]

Souvenir From The Big Apple

New York City is no doubt one of the most visited cities in the world. You visit New York City and you will probably visit the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Broadway shows, Carnegie Hall, and whatever strikes your fancy. Hopefully you have made use of my blog and picked out some free venues to visit as well!

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