Friedrichshain
Low-key and friendly, this pioneer on Wühlischstrasse (aka Friedrichshain's 'fashion mile') is great for kitting yourself out head to toe with affordable…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Behind its bright white façade, this boutique specialises in luxury vintage from the 1960s to 1980s: women's shoes, accessories and clothing fashion, as…
The West End
The UK's oldest bookshop dates back to 1797, and has been cramped into this Georgian building for more than 200 years. Holding three royal warrants,…
Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
Shuffle past the typical Murano kitsch (glass pandas, parrots in trees etc) and you'll find one of the best ranges of classic stemware on the island. If…
Cagliari
One of Cagliari's best-stocked bottle shops, Enoteca Biondi sells wine and beer from all over the world, as well as a selection of Italian gourmet…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
The owner of this fascinating shop, Kyriaki, is an artist – and it shows in the quirky and quality crafts, textiles and artwork on sale here, including…
Ribeira
As the name suggests, this shop specialises in quality Portuguese oak tábuas (chopping boards) in all shapes and sizes (starting at around €16), as well…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Stylish and beautiful homewares crafted by French and Scandinavian artisans and small producers make the light-filled Treasury a pleasure to browse. End…
Zürich
If only every neighbourhood had such an ethically minded cafe-store as Foifi. Zero waste is the concept – bring your own bags and fill up with organic,…
Wallonia
This tiny boutique downhill from the Grand Place has eye-catching designs by local designers, some of whom use richly hued textiles from West Africa. The…
Alghero
Antonio Marras is Alghero’s most famous fashion designer – he has worked as artistic director for Kenzo and is the stylist behind the I'm Isola Marras…
York
A classic, old-school secondhand bookshop, with towers of books on the floor and a maze of floor-to-ceiling shelves crammed with titles covering every…
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,…
De Pijp
If you're inspired by Amsterdam's masterpiece-filled galleries, street art and picturesque canalscapes, the De Pijp branch of this venerable Dutch art…
Pafos
Recently renovated, this market lies at the centre of Ktima's pedestrian zone. As well as colourful fruit and veg, the market houses a large number of…
Venice
Instead of a souvenir T-shirt, how about taking home a memento of Venetian history: an ancient map of the canal, an etching of Venetian dandies daintily…
Budapest
For old maps and antique and second-hand books in Hungarian, German and English, try the ‘Central Antiquarian Bookshop’. Established in 1891, it is the…
Aliados & Bolhão
Click into the groove of retro Porto at Louie Louie, well stocked with vinyl and secondhand CDs to whisk you through the entire musical spectrum – from…
Monchique
Watch potter Leonel at work in his atelier while you browse his bright, quality ceramics (tableware, tile friezes, lampshades, wall hangings and fish…
Notting Hill & West London
Short of a Crombie to go with your mohair suit (with 1.5in lapels and 6in vent) and button-down shirt? Dapper Adam has all your men's mod needs and…
Milan
This city-wide chain of inventive toy stores has been mini Milanese for decades. Given that this is a design city there's a heavy emphasis on Bauhaus…
Alghero
This light-filled boutique on the centre's main shopping drag carries the women's line of ready-to-wear Florentine label Tensione In. Styles change…
The Midlands
In the town centre, these restored 19th-century market buildings now house shops selling everything from nautical gear to crafts. Don't miss the farmers…
The Burren
Learn about the ancient Irish art of oak-smoking salmon during a seven-minute video presentation at this local smokehouse. Then tuck into the free…
Castilla-La Mancha
A great place to browse for gourmet gift ideas, La Aldaba stocks handsomely packaged tins of olive oils, local wines, cheeses and sweets, as well as the…
Stockholm
Filippa K is the epitome of regulation Nordic style – think sleek looks, classic cuts and sensible sombre tones. The store, a minimalist masterpiece…
Toledo
Just north of the cathedral, this fabulous food shop (here since 1920) sells marzipan, cured meats, wines, cheeses, olive oils and all manner of local…
The West End
Essentially a shop selling beans from just about every coffee-growing country, Monmouth, here since 1978, has wooden alcoves at the back where you can…
Akureyri
Cute as a button, this tiny shop dispenses cool design items and gifts from a hutch out the front (ring the bell for service). It's across from the art…
Bordeaux
'Agitateur des Papilles' ('tastebud agitator') is the strapline of this tempting boutique, an upmarket grocery specialising in olive oils and vinegars…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
Ceramics are big business in Alcobaça but if traditional is not your style, head to this small contemporary space – the former workshop of famed…
Glasgow
This small indie record shop has a carefully curated selection of alternative and experimental rock, punk, reggae, soul and jazz. It shares space with…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
House and techno are the specialities of this vinyl shop on Zeedijk. DJs often play in-store; it also has its own online radio station, and hosts…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Ganache pavés ('cobblestones' torn up and thrown during Paris' May 1968 student uprisings) are the stand-outs at Michel Chaudun's entrancing chocolate…
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…
Helsinki
Founded in 1862, Stockmann's 1930-built flagship store is Helsinki's biggest department store, spanning 50,000 sq metres. It carries luxury Finnish and…
Nazaré
Eager to capitalise on its newfound international fame among the surf world, Praia do Norte has been branded by the municipality. You can take home…
Vienna
This upmarket Konditorei (cake shop) offers 40-odd varieties of beautifully decorated handmade chocolates, pralines and truffles – some of which qualify…
Sóller
Fet a Sóller is an altogether different culinary experience. Mallorcan products, primarily from Sóller, line the shelves: olive oils, wines, almonds, jams…
Nice
Filled with kitchen goods and homewares of all kinds, including pans for making traditional socca (chickpea pancakes), this old-fashioned neighbourhood…
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