Land of Corfu Natural Products
Corfu Town
Specialising in wholesome and healthy natural products, this ochre-fronted shop sells locally made cosmetics and soaps.
Land of Corfu Natural Products
Corfu Town
Specialising in wholesome and healthy natural products, this ochre-fronted shop sells locally made cosmetics and soaps.
Yonne
Food-and-wine lovers should head for Maison Paillot, which combines a charcuterie/deli with a well-stocked wine cellar.
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Owned by renowned chef Patrick Henriroux, this cafe, deli and wine shop sells tantalisingly packaged gourmet goodies.
Valencia
An excellent selection of vintage clothing marks this out as a key Russafa port of call. You can order online as well.
Aragón
One of several tiny shops selling regional food products (pâté, jams, sausage) and wines found hidden in Sos' lanes.
Ürgüp
Ebru (paper marbling) artworks as well as ebru techniques used on fabrics for one-of-a-kind scarves.
Gdańsk
A branch of the national Polish arts and crafts chain and hence the most obvious place to head for Kashubian trinkets.
Budapest
Wave is an excellent outlet for both Hungarian and international indie guitar music. Good selection of T-shirts, too.
Salzburg
A mouse-sized Austrian cheese shop, crammed with creamy alpine varieties, holey Emmental and fresh cheese with herbs.
Borghetto Flaminio Flea Market
Rome
Rummage through the vast heaps of used (vintage?) and new clothing, housewares and bric-a-brac at this weekly market.
County Clare
A must-stop shop for Irish music, with instruments, musical paraphernalia and a wealth of info about the local scene.
Siena
This branch of the national chain stocks a good range of English-language fiction and travel guides, as well as maps.
Stockholm
This shop has impeccably made woodwork, linens, textiles, candlesticks, handmade soaps, glassware and crafting books.
Gothenburg
Pimp your style with limited-edition and must-have sneakers and streetwear from big players and lesser-known labels.
Salzburg
For a fusion of modern and traditional Trachten outfits in myriad colours, try the midrange Forstenlechner.
Oslo
Crate-digger heaven: a huge, rambling den of secondhand vinyl, mostly from the '70s and '80s, and much else besides.
Niki de Sainte Phalle Promenade
Hanover
A subterranean shopping strip of mainstream brands running below the street radiating straight off the Hauptbahnhof.
Extremadura
Las Hurdes is known for its excellent honey and El Tio Picho sells a good selection, as well as other local produce.
Lemesos (Limassol)
Crammed with a colourful jumble of ornaments, tapestries, dolls and embroidered pieces, all made by the owner, Pana.
Interlaken
One of the best chocolatiers in town. You'll find delectable bars, pralines and truffles, all attractively packaged.
Kaş
This upmarket gallery overlooking the marina has locally designed ceramic and porcelain pieces, including crockery.
Amsterdam
Lovely neighbourhood bookstore with a well-curated selection of English novels, travel guides and children's books.
Maastricht
Multilevel shopping arcade fronted to the south by a medieval-house facade. Focuses mainly on clothing and fashion.
Slijterij Speciaal Bierwinkel Den Gouwen Aar
South Holland
More than 900 types of beer, spirits and wines are displayed on wooden shelves at this canal-house speciality shop.
Aarhus
Exquisite choc-shop in the Latin Quarter. The pretty packaging makes these a classy souvenir for someone back home.
Cáceres
One of the best delis in town, with plenty of cheeses, jamón, wines and fresh and tinned local products.
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
A great opportunity to sample local cheese, honey, bread and fruit 'n' veg, and to meet the producers responsible.
Cork City
Commercial fine-art gallery selling paintings, ceramics and photographic prints by a broad range of Irish artists.
Belfast
You could lose hours browsing the crammed shelves of this secondhand bookshop, that's been in business since 1928.
Quay Co-Op Organic & Wholefood Shop
Cork City
One of the pioneers of Cork's alternative scene, this is an excellent place to find fresh and healthy picnic fare.
Oslo
Norwegian silversmiths handcraft simple designs inspired by nature as well as classic Scandinavian modern pieces.
Paris
Bold prints, bohemian layers and uneven hemlines have given street cred to this 1950s-established Parisian label.
Glasgow
This excellent basement wine shop has some very interesting choices, as well as a nice line in whiskies and gins.
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
One of the city’s biggest book and music stores. You can buy tickets for many concerts and events here as well.
Hydra Town
Local designer Dimitris creates an annual line of womenswear and accessories using intricate Indian block prints.
Nicosia (Lefkosia)
Geometric Moroccan-style wall tiles and colourful, abstract teapots and homewares, all handmade and hand-painted.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg’s mightiest music store is set in an old cinema, complete with retro signage and an indie-cool cafe.
Pafos
The largest shopping mall in the Republic with around 125 stores, plus restaurants, coffee shops and a cineplex.
Hydra Town
Carefully curated ceramics from all over Greece plus a smattering of fashion make this one of Hydra's top shops.
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