Manchester
Besides the impressive range of casual footwear, this hip boutique also stocks a huge range of designers including A Kind of Guise, LA Panoplie, Nudie…
Manchester
Besides the impressive range of casual footwear, this hip boutique also stocks a huge range of designers including A Kind of Guise, LA Panoplie, Nudie…
Kraków
Poles are recognised around the world for the quality and artistry of their poster art. You'll find some of the best historic and retro posters as well as…
Lisbon
Late-night bookworms and anyone who enjoys a good read will love this floor-to-ceiling temple of books. Foreign-language titles and books on art and…
Lisbon
Vintage clothing, antiques, crafts, food, and weird and wonderful plants – the LX Factory market is the place to find them. Live music keeps the Sunday…
Moscow
A showroom of a popular online shop, which focuses primarily on little-known Russian designer brands. Definitely a place to look for high-quality clothes…
Oslo
New flagship of this fast-growing Norwegian label, known for its easy basics as well as seasonal collections that combine Scandinavian simplicity with a…
Vienna
A favourite of students, this small market occupies a corner of the Altes AKH university’s largest courtyard. There are farm animals and a horse-drawn…
Vilnius
This building contains both the workshop and retail outlet for the Black Ceramics Centre, dedicated to preserving and teaching the ancient Lithuanian art…
Budapest
This shop specialising in 'sustainable Hungarian design' sells fashion and accessories as well as natural cosmetics. Earnest and admirable and very high…
Turku
Stylish and sweet, Klo does super-comfy clothing and accessories for women, especially dresses, tops and handbags, all with its signature bright colours…
Salamanca
Nothing to wear to the Oscars? Do what many Hollywood celebrities do and head for Manolo Blahnik. The showroom is exclusive and each shoe is displayed…
Warsaw
The best place in Warsaw to source an original or reprint of classic Polish-designed posters. The selection is impressive and it also stocks a decent…
Virpazar
Every Friday during late spring and summer, you can buy locally-produced honey, rakija, olive oil, wine and handicrafts in a little market in the main…
Jersey
Award-winning ceramics now sold worldwide. The durable tableware comes in several different designs, such as Sardine Run, Neptune (with puffins) and Wacky…
Lisbon
This craft shop puts a contemporary spin on Portuguese souvenirs, with everything from Barcelos cockerel mugs to azulejo coasters and chocolate sardines.
Frosso Bora Pottery Studio & Shop
Rethymno
Local artist Frosso Bora makes beautiful pots, vases, candlesticks, bowls and other vessels from local clay using the wheel or slabs. Prices are very…
Podgorica
Fantastic bookstore that's also a gathering place for Podgorica's intellectuals and artists. The attached cafe often hosts art exhibitions, lectures and…
Cartagena
This government-funded shop displays the works of local artisans. There's an excellent range of everything from paintings to honey. It's a great spot to…
Strasbourg
Sumptuous truffles and pralines, weightless macarons and edible Strasbourg landmarks – renowned chocolatier Christian’s creations are mini works of art.
Turku & Finland's South Coast
The handmade chocolates here include irresistible pralines and much-loved fruit-flavoured sweets, while the rainbow array of macarons is a show-stopper.
Turku & Finland's South Coast
It’s worth the trip from Helsinki just to visit one of Finland’s most acclaimed sweet shops, maker of legendary chocolate and liquorice delights.
Ljubljana
With a large selection of items from the 1950s and '60s, this long-established shop is among the best and most helpful antique galleries in town.
Bucharest
The city's biggest and nicest mall, with lots of top-end shops and brands, plus an indoor skating rink, children's playground and IMAX cinema.
Sultanahmet
This Arasta Bazaar branch of Mehmet Çetinkaya's gorgeous gallery sells textiles and antique jewellery.
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Handmaking and painting azulejos (from €5) since 1741, this is the place to get some eye-catching porcelain tiles for your home.
Scrivener's Books & Bookbinding
Peak District
At this delightfully chaotic bookshop, sprawling over five floors, books are filed in piles and the Dewey system has yet to be discovered.
Troödos Mountains
Maria Aristou is an icon painter and sells her work at this small shop in the backstreets of Omodos. Prices range from €80 to €120.
Vilnius
Design workshop, specialising in unique streetwear for men and women by Lithuanian designers. Some unusual accessories and gifts, too.
Les Maîtres Vignerons de la Presqu’île de St-Tropez
Côte d'Azur
Shop for Côtes de Provence AOC wine at this clearinghouse of regional vineyards, near the giant roundabouts to the west of St-Tropez.
The West End
The UK’s largest foreign-language bookseller with titles representing more than 100 languages is located on the 4th floor of Foyles.
Gothenburg
Cool, brightly coloured, affordable designer kitchenware, jewellery and more from both established and up-and-coming Scandi talent.
Brussels
Poetic and feminine garments inspired by the past, with vintage-style shapes in dazzling colours: electric blue, coral and orange.
Brussels
A great little multicultural bookshop, which fosters exchanges of ideas with talks, seminars, literary quizzes and wine evenings.
Burgos
This is the pick of many stores around the town centre offering local produce that's ideal for a picnic or a gift for back home.
Northern Hungary
This is the only place in Hollókő where ceramic pots and plaques are made and fired on-site, in a workshop below the store.
Cyprus
Talented craftswoman Sylvana creates striking and unconventional jewellery using silver, polymer clay and handmade beads.
Lemesos (Limassol)
This government-sponsored store is the best place for seeking out authentic, traditional and fairly priced handmade crafts.
Nice
Fruit and vegetables, olives, cheeses, breads, herbs and spices – no market is a finer reflection of local Niçois life.
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
A secondary branch of Spain's only remaining department store, selling electronics, fashion, stationery and sports gear.
Nafplio
The place for delicious chocolate, baklava, loukoumi (Turkish delight) and honey-sodden walnut cake.
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