Nottingham
Behind a black-painted facade, urban and street art are the focus of this small all-white space where emerging and established local and international…
Nottingham
Behind a black-painted facade, urban and street art are the focus of this small all-white space where emerging and established local and international…
Zagreb
If Croatia’s wine and spirits have gone to your head, get your fix here. Stocks an astonishing collection of brandy, wine and gourmet products. There's…
Glasgow
This characterful spot is just what a secondhand bookshop should be, with a smell of dust and venerability and a wide range of intriguing volumes on the…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Now a global brand, this Italian company produces handbags, wallets and suitcases with a distinctive contemporary design. Prices are extremely reasonable…
Évora
Each weekend sees the Feiras no Largo, one of four different markets held in the city. Expect antiquities, used books and collectables, art and artesenato…
İzmir & the North Aegean
The name means 'Local Products' and that is exactly what this red-and-white store on the main square sells. It has wine, organic jams, clothes and…
Latin Quarter
Stuffed olives and capsicums and marinated aubergine are among the picnic goodies at this gourmet Italian deli, which also sells ready-to-eat hot meals…
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Foodie treats ahoy. Head here for homemade and locally produced preserves, honey, olive oil, sweets, nougat, carob products and so much more, sourced from…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
In Rua dos Bacalhoeiros ('cod-vessel street') lies this store dedicated wholly to slinging tinned fish, and whose walls are a mosaic of retro wrappings…
Manchester Craft & Design Centre
Manchester
This award-winning centre (in a building dating from 1873) stocks jewellery, ceramics, bags and furnishings all handmade by local designers. There's also…
Paris
Scarves, designer T-shirts, Paris-themed stationery and locally made jewellery make this boutique worth a peek. The in-house tearoom also serves light…
Istanbul
Beautifully decorated antique wooden boxes and carved fabric stamps from Afghanistan are the major drawcard here, but there's also some nice silver and…
Glasgow
This upbeat shop is a top spot to hire or buy kilts both traditional and modern, as well as other tartan wear and a range of T-shirts and other…
L'Eixample
Mother-and-son design team Lurdes Bergada and Syngman Cucala specialise in classy men’s and women’s fashions made from natural fibres, which have…
Graz
Graz' main department store is the glamorous Kastner & Öhler, just north of Hauptplatz. There's a dedicated hiking and climbing section, with its own …
Cumbria & the Lakes
There's been a grocer here since 1793 and this endearingly old-fashioned deli is still the place to pick up treats such as local cheeses, homemade…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
A cool discovery in the backstreets of Sliema with a very surprising selection of modern and vintage vinyl. Well worth the short stroll uphill from the…
Paris
This elegant épicerie fine (specialist grocer) stocks a scrumptious array of gourmet goods to take away; it adjoins a striking art nouveau dining room…
Trabzon
Founded in 1940, this little shop's specialities are local hazelnuts in various guises. It also sells dates, sugared almonds, nut pastes and myriad other…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
An independent Roman designer, Chiara Baschieri sells age-neutral clothing, featuring quality fabrics, from her small boutique located on one of Rome's…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Opposite the residence of the French Senate’s president, this delightful little shop sells its namesake dolls' houses as well as poupées anciennes …
Granada
This bottle shop has an excellent selection of local vintages, including organic wines from around Andalucía, as well as wines from the rest of Spain and…
Geneva
A great resource for wine lovers, with dozens of vintages from Switzerland and 10 other countries, and a 'try-before-you-buy' selection of 32 wines…
İzmir & the North Aegean
This Japanese-run shop in the old Bedesten (Covered Bazaar) sells lovely peştemals (bath wraps), shawls and tablecloths that have been woven and…
Gdańsk
The quality oil paintings at this commercial gallery make unique and interesting souvenirs. All are by local artists and the owner is very knowledgeable…
The Finnish Lakeland
Artist and fashion designer Maria Putus makes and sells stylish outfits (many made using Marimekko fabric) at her atelier in a timber house in Savonlinna…
Warsaw
Stocking well over 100 different types of teas and infusions, as well as all the accoutrements needed for a splendid tea party, Demmers is a top spot for…
Cork City
A focal point and meeting place for Cork's musicians, with a full range of instruments from electric guitars to clarinets, recording equipment, sheet…
Corfu Town
Irresistible old-fashioned patisserie that’s an Old Town landmark thanks to its 40 flavours of ice cream, plus a mouth-watering array of homemade tarts,…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
A literary fixture, this bookshop was founded in 1984 and supplies avid readers with new and second-hand books in a medley of languages, plus magazines…
Kalkan
Designing and selling ear, nose, neck, finger and toe baubles for 30 years, Kalkan's best-known shop offers silver and gold-plated jewellery in…
Málaga
Perfect for handcrafted Andalucian ceramics produced by local artisans. You can find traditional designs and glazes, as well as more modern, arty and…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Craft beer from all over the world, Paris included, is the speciality of this bottle-filled shop, which stocks over 600 varieties in all. Look for the…
Salzburg
For a whiff of nostalgia and a packet of sage throat pastilles, nip into this wonderfully old-fashioned, wood-panelled pharmacy. Salzburg’s oldest, it was…
Nice
Down in the heart of Nice's antiques district, this amazing shop specialises in vintage musical instruments of every description, from hunting horns to…
Ciutadella
This richly scented gourmet emporium has entrances on two streets. Whole cheeses, shelf upon shelf of them, fill the shop window, and stacks of Menorcan…
Hamburg
Stylish shoe heaven: rare brands of women's shoes plus Krupka's own designs are sold in this leather-scented shop. It's one of many alluring boutiques in…
The Julian Alps
A central farmers-market foodstore, just next to the TIC. Stocks loads of delicious locally made products like honey, cheese and edible oils, as well as…
Palermo
This hole-in-the-wall gallery showcases the work of talented local artist Loredana Lo Verde, whose main studio is a short walk away.
Mardin
Viticulture has been practised by Syriac Christian communities throughout the region for more than 5000 years and this small shop stocks a fine range of…
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