Europe is a shopper's paradise, but it can also be a bargain hunter's nightmare, especially in areas that are popular with tourists. Good deals are everywhere, though ' you just need to know how...
Expert tailors still lurk in the back corners of Hong Kong's many skyscrapers. Long gone are the days when you could have shirts made overnight, but over the course of a week, you can walk away...
New England is the favored American locale for both longtime and neophyte antiquers. As you wind your way along country roads and rocky shoreline drives, you'll discover everything from rare books...
Expect to find everything from Louis XIV chairs in Paris' antique shops to turn-of-the-century bronze figurines in the infamous Marche aux Puces (the flea markets). Know what you want before you...
Vintage clothes shopping goes way beyond used Levis, especially in New York City. In select corners you'll spot hip men and women braving the elements in search of an authentic navy pea coat, an...
Italians know leather. The finest gloves, shoes, jackets and personal accessories are yours for the asking during your next trip to Italy. And deals can be had - if you know where to look.
Colorful blown glass ranks high on the souvenir list of veteran tourists to Mexico. You can shop for classic pieces in the more exclusive city shops or have your own designs custom-made in...
Funky, glamorous and often over-the-top wacky, London style attracts a lot of attention. Whether you're after vintage military wear, fluorescent orange flares or a turn-of-the-century brocade...
The greater Los Angeles area boasts stores that carry leisure suits, company uniforms from the '50s and plenty of Hollywood castoffs. These centers of nostalgia may add a whole new dimension to...
Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand and other Asian countries are known for having tailors and seamstresses who make exquisitely crafted custom-tailored clothes in a few days (or even a few hours) for...
A true Philly cheesesteak, which gives locals a bigger dose of civic pride than the Liberty Bell, is a mouthwatering combination of spongy roll, heart-stopping chopped steak, cheese and toppings...
So you want to want to savor the flavor of communism, eh? You may not know a Romeo y Julieta from a Swisher Sweet, but the allure of smoking smuggled goods is too tempting to pass up. Buying...
Duty-free goods are sold wherever international travel takes place: In airports, in-flight between two countries, aboard ships at sea, at international land border crossings--even on the Internet....
Byzantine might be the best word to describe the process of shipping purchases to the United States. Every country has its own confusing set of shipping regulations, and then you have to factor in...
Since there's not much more to do in Scotland than golf, get rained on and listen to bagpipes, you might as well delve into the fine art of single-malt Scotch tasting while you're there. What wine...
Gem scams have ruined the holidays of many a visitor to Thailand. Before you set out shopping, read
How to Buy...
Cameras may be a bit cheaper in Hong Kong, but if you don't shop wisely, you may end up paying the difference in headaches. Visit the Hong Kong Tourist Association office in Tsim Sha Tsui at the...
Firstly – ensure it is appropriate! Small stores and markets (especially street markets) are all about negotiating! Try it in a franchise or large department, and you won’t be received favorably…
This instructions below will assist you in purchasing at reasonable prices in Turkey.
Whoever said shopping was easy has obviously never been to Los Angeles. Between the traffic, spread out stores, difficult sales people and high prices, shopping in LA can be a bit overwhelming....
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