Split
As stinky and chaotic a scene as you could possibly imagine, Split's indoor-outdoor fish market is a spectacle to behold. Locals head here on a daily…
Must-see shopping in Eastern Europe
St Petersburg
St Petersburg's largest record shop, and by record we do actually mean vinyl as well as CDs, is a great place to buy some quality Russian music souvenirs…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Housed in a limestone hayshed built in 1841, this small mill uses 19th-century machines to card, rove and spin the thick wool of Hiiumaa's hardy sheep…
Minsk
Personable, Belarusian-speaking Valentin is a printer and brander by trade, and it shows in his wonderful collection of original mugs and T-shirts. You'll…
Western European Russia
Pop into this small takeaway shop by the river to get a plastic bottle filled with your choice of a range of Russian craft beer on tap (1L from R180). It…
Mostar
The historical stone-roofed shop-houses on Kujundžiluk throw open their metal shutters to sell colourfully inexpensive souvenirs including copper coffee…
St Petersburg
Featuring ballerinas and babushkas, clowns and knights, this gallery depicts just about every fairy-tale character and political persona in doll form. The…
St Petersburg
From this building, Carl Fabergé dazzled the imperial family and the rest of the world with his extraordinary bespoke designs. Yakhont has no link to the…
Vladivostok
For unusual souvenir turf, follow the navy – this outfitter has those cute blue-and-white-striped navy undershirts and other navy and military gear, as…
Istria's West Coast
Unlike Vodnjan's many back-door operations, Brist sells its range of five excellent extra virgin olive oils from a cute little shop on the main street…
Yakutsk
In the old city, this is the best place in town to browse for crafts and souvenirs. You'll find mammoth tusk carvings, leather slippers, reindeer boots…
Bucharest
Impressive wine shop and tasting room, featuring some of the best Romanian wines as well as a carefully chosen list of international producers. Labels…
Braşov
Daydreaming patrons mill around this enjoyably creaky bookstore, which sells travel books including Lonely Planet guides (some in English) plus regional…
Sofia
Typical Bulgarian souvenirs such as hand-woven rugs, pottery, silver jewellery, woodcarvings and CDs of Bulgarian music are available in this crowded shop…
Kotor
Self-caterers can stock up at this food market under the town walls. The vendors are happy to give out free samples of everything, from local pršut and…
St Petersburg
This is one of many convenient city-centre locations of the famous porcelain factory that once made tea sets for the Romanovs. If you’re determined to get…
Chişinău
With a prime central location in the marvellous city hall building, this is the best all-around place for souvenirs. In addition to the standard maps,…
Sarajevo
Specialising in high-quality Persian and Afghani rugs (with certificates of authenticity), along with glass lamps and richly glazed ceramic work, this…
St Petersburg
Next to the cafe-bar of the same name, this is one of the best second-hand fashion stores in the city – it has a good eye for quality labels and a stylish…
St Petersburg
There is quite simply no bigger collection of matryoshki (nesting dolls), amber, fur and other Russian souvenir staples than that on offer at this very…
St Petersburg
Opera and ballet lovers will delight at the theatre-themed souvenirs for sale in the Mariinsky gift shop. None of it is cheap, but the selection is…
Veliko Târnovo
A sturdy favourite among locals, expats and tourists, this bookstore at the bottom of the Varosha district is run by an enormously helpful owner and is…
Chişinău
This small, private wine shop and bar is one of the best places in town to purchase and taste Moldovan wine. Specialises in smaller wineries, and the late…
Sofia
Stretching several blocks between ul Ekzarh Yosif and bul Slivnitsa, this is Sofia’s biggest market for fresh produce, meats, fish, cheeses and spices,…
Zagreb
This tiny studio-shop on a quiet Upper Town street turns out gorgeous handmade leather bags and accessories like wallets, belts and even flip-flops. The…
Vilnius
Come here for streetwear with bold designs by Lithuania's up-and-coming young designers, statement backpacks and purses, and colourful socks – we…
St Petersburg
A stalwart of the city’s bookshops, Dom Knigi is housed in part of the wonderful, whimsical Singer Building. On the ground floor you’ll find lots of…
Novi Sad
For unique Novi Sad and Yugoslavia-centric screen printed T-shirts, art prints and posters, head to this gallery featuring the work of famed local artist…
Motovun
Truffles infuse olive oil, cheese and sausage in this cute wee shop. However, the main reason to visit is to arrange a truffle hunt (around €65 per person…
St Petersburg
There's been a market here since the 18th century and this modern-day version retains some retro charm. The fresh-food hall is picturesque and is a good…
Sibiu
Hand-stitched kitten ears, painted shoes and bags made from repurposed floppy discs… The imaginations of over 40 Romanian designers have run riot, filling…
Kaunas
Smart and sassy women's streetwear by Lithuanian designers, particularly Kaunas-born Lina Sliosoraitė – Janušauskė (Livi Design). Choose between her…
Split
The main passage through the basement of Diocletian's Palace is lined with stalls selling jewellery, gifts made from Brač stone, scarves, T-shirts,…
Split
This open-air market is the place to come to stock up on fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. While it's busiest in the mornings, a few stallholders stay…
St Petersburg
This quirky shop sells honey, beeswax and even beekeeping outfits. You can sample many different flavours of honey (myod) from all over Russia, and there…
St Petersburg
If you're looking for affordable Russian designer fashions, accessories, interior objects and souvenirs, this chic boutique, an anchor tenant of the Taiga…
Trogir
This historic open-sided market, pressed up against the town walls, is still used by street traders, although these days they mainly deal in jewellery. It…
Moscow
Russian fashion designers are doing wonderful things with linen, crafting this potentially drab material into modern, playful clothing. Styles are…
St Petersburg
In front of this design office is a small boutique showcasing interesting gifts, accessories, books and interior-design products by local talents. Look…
St Petersburg
This fascinating place is a repository of local antiques and has a wide range of stock running from furniture and paintings to medals and samovars. It's…
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