Transylvania
A little hut on the main street, opposite the church, sells a cheerful range of T-shirts, handmade jewellery, woollen rosettes, painted eggs, and ceramics.
Must-see shopping in Eastern Europe
Braşov
On the upper floor of number 23, this outdoor gear shop sells ski and hiking kit, walking maps, fleeces, sleeping bags, tents and rock-climbing equipment.
Lviv
The 'House of Books' is a reliable stop-off if you are sourcing maps of the Carpathians, postcards, books in English and publications on Lviv and Ukraine.
Sarajevo
This appealing little old-town shop sells various luscious varieties of lokum (Turkish delight), nuts, spices and tempting snack foods by weight.
Central & Eastern Istria
This outpost of the Buzet distillery sells it's own branded rakija (grappa) and jams, along with wine, chocolate, truffle products and souvenirs.
Vilnius
Massive shopping and entertainment complex with hundreds of stores and restaurants, a multiplex cinema, an ice-skating rink and a children’s play area.
Chişinău
The outlet store for the Mileştii Mici wine cellars. Table wine is sold from a tap; a 1L refill is 13 lei.
Rijeka
This small art shop stocks the traditional Rijeka design known as morčići: a ceramic jewellery piece depicting a Moor wearing a turban.
Chişinău
The venerable winery sells good bottles of wine for as little as 35 lei, plus Bessarabia sparkling wine.
Chişinău
Galeria L is a treasure trove of paintings by local artists and hosts occasional exhibitions. Also has a few souvenirs crafted by local artists.
Minskikh Maestroy Souvenir Market
Minsk
This outdoor souvenir market on pl Svabody is where you can haggle for local art, folk crafts, Soviet posters and coins, matryoshka dolls etc.
Sarajevo
This imaginative outfit turns oddments and waste into tasteful sculptures and offbeat accessories such as bracelets loaded with screw-nuts.
Vilnius
Large shopping centre just across the Neris River from the Old Town. Three floors of shops and a handful of restaurants and coffee joints.
Herceg Novi
If you want to take on the locals in a tussle for the best fresh fruit and vegetables, get to this little produce market by around 8am.
Sarajevo
This tiny shop sells local honeys with various natural flavour variants based on the environments where the bees were buzzing.
Minsk
Large and central bookshop also has great Soviet propaganda posters, matryoshka dolls, embroidered shirts and other souvenirs.
Cluj-Napoca
Well-stocked handicraft shop adjoining Cluj's Ethnographic Museum, with delicate embroidered linens and handpainted ceramics.
Central & Eastern Istria
Stocks about 30 rakija (grappa) varieties, including seven brands of biska (made from white mistletoe).
Stari Grad
Step through the gallery filled with kooky insect sculptures to Zoran Tadić's small and interesting jewellery workshop.
Sibiu
On weekends and in high summer, this small pop-up souvenir market peddles jewellery, fridge magnets and other trinkets.
Elafiti Islands
Operating from a shed near the ferry wharf, this little place sells colourful art and hand-painted T-shirts and mugs.
Sofia
The best place in town to buy hiking, climbing and camping equipment, including backpacks, tents and sleeping bags.
Sinaia
Top up your winter sports kit at this handy outdoor store, selling ski accessories, clothing, helmets and more.
Skopje
A large market where you can buy everything from fruit and vegetables to electronics and domestic appliances.
Cluj-Napoca
Stalls selling jams, honey, jewellery and flowers occasionally pop up along the river, east of the bridge.
Moldova
This big textile house has tablecloths and other linens produced in the classic red-and-white local style.
Central & Eastern Istria
The best place in town to sample and buy Istrian truffles, oil, cheese, wine and rakija (grappa).
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.
Cluj-Napoca
Sells regional maps and richly illustrated books about Romania (mostly in Romanian).
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.
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