Dodecanese
Byzantine icon artist and Che Guevara lookalike, Andreas Kalatzis lives and works in a 1740s traditional home just northeast of the St John monastery…
Must-see shopping in Europe
The West End
‘Never knowingly undersold’ is the motto of this store, whose range of household goods, fashion and luggage is better described as reliable rather than…
Pécs
The Sunday flea market, about 3km southwest of the inner town on Megyeri út, attracts people from the countryside, especially on the first Sunday of the…
Rethymno Province
This gallery is an explosion of colour. Brightly glazed bowls, plates, light fixtures, raki cups and other small (and not so small) keepsakes line the…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
The bd St-Germain boutique of perfume maker Fragonard (which runs Paris’ perfume museum) stocks a heady range of souvenirs – from scarves to cookbooks –…
Ljubljana
This pleasingly jumbled, old-school bookstore advertises itself as a shop 'for readers'. There's mainly used books on the shelves, with some titles in…
Paris
Browsing this Australian boutique is as much about admiring smart design as swooning over the lavender stems, camomile buds, roses, parsley seeds and…
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…
Grenoble
Established in 1931, this richly lactic-smelling dairy shop does a roaring trade in Alpine cheeses, fresh milk, yoghurt, butter and pâté. To accompany…
Barcelona
Founded in 1995, Ukka makes its bohemian-inspired women's fashion and accessories (including scarves, hats and eye-catching jewellery) at its Barcelona…
Naples
Tramontano has a solid rep for its exquisitely crafted, handmade Neapolitan leather goods. Fawn over elegant women's handbags, clutches and totes, as well…
Barcelona
Going strong since the 1970s, Surco is an obligatory stop for music lovers, especially fans of vinyl. You'll find loads of new and used records and CDs…
Kyrenia (Girne)
Inside the restored Lusignan-era Round Tower, this small art-and-crafts shop has a range of interesting souvenirs, including books, local art, old…
Limnos
It's the kind of liquor shop you might have seen in pirate movies, with well-aged bottles covered in dust and spiderwebs, and an idiosyncratic bearded…
Castle District
Once known as the Budapest Wine Society, this place has a dozen or so retail outlets in the capital with an exceptional selection of Hungarian wines. No…
Aliados & Bolhão
This lovely store in an old fabric shop showcases a medley of stylishly repackaged vintage Portuguese products – classic toys, old-fashioned soaps and…
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…
Beyoğlu
The felting, lacework, embroidery, all-natural soaps and soft toys in this lovely shop are made by economically disadvantaged women in Turkey's rural…
Cosenza
Peruse this interesting store in Cosenza's old town for superb woollen clothing, textiles and homewares from the Lanificio Leo workshop in the southern…
Budapest
Combining fashion and art, Paloma showcases the work of a couple of dozen up-and-coming Hungarian designers, as well as staging contemporary art…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Right on the seafront, this shop standing all by itself sells an eye-catching range of high-quality and diverse arts and crafts created by people with…
Istanbul
Raw cotton and silk peştemals (bath wraps) share shelf space here with traditional Turkish dowry vests and engagement dresses. If these don't take your…
Stockholm
Fashion-literate Swedes can’t get enough of designer Roland Hjort’s understated clothes – think preppy-college meets street-smart. The guys’ sweaters are…
Corfu
A fantastical frog-green box of a shop selling homemade jewellery, plus flying ceramic witches, witches' cats and anything else of a sorcery nature. Ideal…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Cushendale produces knitting yarns, blankets, tweed and winter woollies, which are on sale at the neighbouring shop; ask for an informal, behind-the…
Kaunas
Smart and sassy women's streetwear by Lithuanian designers, particularly Kaunas-born Lina Sliosoraitė – Janušauskė (Livi Design). Choose between her…
Rotterdam Tourist Information Gift Shop
Rotterdam
You can pick up a guide to Rotterdam's architecture or a classy souvenir designed and made in the city (homewares, novelty items, cards, food and more) at…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
'Dream big' is the inviting strapline of this Parisian-chic space, a one-stop shop for accessories, fashion and homewares for babies, children and teens…
Kraków
Jan Fejkiel was trained as an art historian, but his gallery specialises in contemporary prints and drawings, with a focus on emerging artists. This place…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Bonpoint clothes for babies and children through to aged 16 come with price tags that match their quality and cachet, which makes this fin de séries …
Stuttgart
A good one for rainy-day shopping, this architecturally striking new mall houses a host of design, high-street and fashion stores such as Diesel, American…
Centro Storico
In his small, cluttered workshop, master craftsman Aldo Fefè patiently binds books and produces beautifully hand-painted notebooks, boxes, picture frames…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Steeped in the promotion of home-grown artists, this discerning Chiado design shop specialises in quality design and lifestyle wares you won't find in…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Polvere di Tempo, or Dust of Time, is an intriguing place to browse and pick up gifts. Take your pick from lovingly crafted hourglasses, globes and pill…
Bratislava
Browse, taste and buy honeyed products, including sweet medovina (mead), at this hive of take-home treats a block north of Hlavné nám. Creamed honeys,…
Liège
A delightful little cheese shop selling local(ish) Herve, along with even stronger French alternatives. Next door there's an equally lovable charcuterie…
Salamanca
Born in 1846 in Madrid, Loewe is arguably Spain’s signature line in high-end fashion. Classy handbags and accessories are the mainstays and prices can be…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Featuring quality fabrics and and a chic 1970s-influenced aesthetic, the clothing designed by Betty Piccirilli and David Anav is a hit with Roman women of…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Making leather gloves since 1894, this traditional Roman business retains its walls of original glove drawers, which are filled with examples made from…
Lyon
Blitz is a compact store that's packed with ephemera, including pottery and curious vases, sculptural lamps, one-of-a-kind bath products, writing journals…
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