Reykjavík
Gorgeous boots, clothes and accessories in earthy tones fill the shelves of this design company's store. The emphasis is firmly on natural fabrics and…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Veliko Târnovo
Lovely hand-painted icons (60 lv to 400 lv) by elder artist Krasimir Ivanov, and detailed ink sketches of old Târnovo (20 lv), are sold at this store…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
An enchanting perfume shop crammed full of deliciously enticing bottles of scent, including lots of small, lesser-known brands that will delight perfume…
East Iceland
This market in the community hall sells a variety of charming products (carvings, stones, ceramics etc) from crafty locals. The knitwear selection is top…
Rotterdam
This multifloor place is one of the largest bookshops in the country, with an excellent English-language fiction section and a large selection of travel…
Temple Bar
The winter home of the Cow's Lane market features the same clothing, crafts and accessories – just under a solid roof.
Athens
Chic silk ties, scarves and a few other accessories all with patterns and colours inspired by Greece – which translates into myriad shades of blue and…
Treviso
If you are in the market for local produce, this superb food emporium has the lot, from dried mushrooms to pickled radicchio, and Veneto wines to local…
Lesvos
Canadian artist Paul Henry makes medium-sized melancholic sea-themed sculptures from papier-mâché and opens his shop-cum-gallery for a couple of hours a…
Pag Island
At the southern end of the village, this small shop sells some of the award-winning cheeses from the Pernjak family dairy. It's that simple and it's that…
Anilion Women’s Agricultural Group
Pelion Peninsula
It's well worth popping into this women's cooperative, on the upper square at Pouri, to sample and buy their homemade jams, hand-picked herbs and other…
South Holland
The most alluring (and aromatic) of Gouda's many cheese shops, this place next to the canal is full of tasty unpasturised farmer's cheese from local…
Salamanca
Second-hand books (mostly in Spanish) and designer jewellery may seem like a strange combination but this narrow little shop is always full and deservedly…
Hora (Mykonos)
Ecologically friendly women's garments made from organic cotton and other sustainable fibres, as well as one-of-a-kind jewellery made from recycled…
Portree (Port Righ)
Skye Batiks is a cut above your average gift shop, selling a range of interesting crafts such as carved wood, jewellery and batik fabrics with Celtic…
Kinsale
Exquisite work by an ex-Waterford craftsperson who stands by the traditional 'deep-cutting, high-angle' style. A million tiny sparkles greet you as you…
Bordeaux
Browse this attractive artisan-glass workshop and boutique for uniquely crafted mirrors, jewellery and objets deco (decorative objects) for the home.
Liège
Liège's top comic-book shop is especially strong on manga and if you don't read French there's still a fine range of contemporary cartoon-inspired…
Le Maioliche di Riccardo Varsallona
Central Sicily
This reliably creative and innovative local ceramicist produces some interesting designs as well as the more traditional testa di Moro (Moor's head).
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Vintage clothes, accessories and one-off pieces by local designers: this market in the hip 'hood of Monti is well worth a rummage if you're here on a…
Verona
Wonderful old-style Veneto deli bedecked in hams and salamis and packed with everything from wines and olive oils to splayed codfish and multicoloured…
Ålesund
Appropriately for such a design-forward town, this shop displays the very best of creative modern furniture and Scandinavian kitchenware and home…
La Latina & Lavapiés
Necklaces, earrings, bracelets and home decorations made by a local design team fill this lovely showroom. Silver and semi-precious stones are the…
The Dordogne
This fab caviste (wine merchant) has bottles stacked everywhere, hitting all price points from €5 to €300. Sample the wares at the in-store bar.
Siena
The helpful and enthusiastic staff at this shop sell running and walking gear and also organise urban running tours.
Aarhus
The gift shop at ARoS art museum has an extensive range of art books, homewares, accessories and nifty knick-knacks.
Caran d'Ache - Maison de Haute Écriture
Geneva
Beautifully designed boutique packed with a rainbow of pencils, pastels, paints and crayons crafted by Swiss colour maker Caran d'Ache in Geneva since…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
At Kuura Cider, they're experts at finding ways to mix apples and alcohol. Concoctions for sale include Champagne-style apple cider and sweet apple…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Interesting to browse in even if you have no intention of buying, this immensely cool vaulted gallery displays the contemporary works of Portuguese…
Warsaw
The Kielman clan has been making fine men's leather shoes and accessories since 1883. Their products aren't cheap, but you’ll probably have them for life.
Zürich
Rummage to your heart's content for everything from second-hand jewellery, records, clothes and ceramics to rare antiques at the city's leading flea…
Stockholm
Inside Sturegallerian, the upmarket Östermalm shopping mall, is this great bookstore, with a huge selection of new fiction and nonfiction books in English.
Caucasian and Oriental Carpets Gallery
Tbilisi
In business for 30 years, this shop has the best selection of carpets in the Old Town, with colourful rugs from Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran and Central Asia.
Lviv
Fans of outdoor markets will enjoy this real, bustling Soviet-style rynok (market) with all the fresh fruit, raw meat and cheap junk that entails.
Athens
Shop for the best treats from all over Greece, from cheeses to local honeys, cold cuts, olive oil and wine, available in bulk and straight from the barrel.
Castilla-La Mancha
This large deli and gourmet shop across from the tourist office has a vast selection of cheeses and, better still, the majority are available for tasting.
Split
Showcasing the work of local artist Pavo Majić, 'Studio Orange' sells original art and very cool T-shirts, tote bags and postcards featuring his designs.
Warsaw
Mainly secondhand but also some new vinyl LPs are sold in this store, attractively decorated with retro music posters. Old jazz platters are a speciality.
Valencia
Drop into this venerable, courteous shop to admire the fabulous colours and designs used to create traditional valenciana outfits for the Fallas.
Colmar
Edible art describes this chocolatier’s seasonally inspired truffles, pralines and nougat. Novelties include mini cupcakes and conker-shaped chocolates.
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