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Perhaps one of the most beautiful cities in Colorado, Boulder is home to the University of Colorado, numerous high-tech companies and outdoor enthusiasts.
This fun destination has something for everyone so be sure to plan a stop on your next trip to Colorado. Continue
For some people, shopping is a pastime; for others, it’s an art form; for still others … well, think 12-step program. Then there are the window shoppers, those dreamers of the consumer world.
Wherever you fall in that spectrum, not many places can satisfy every shopping appetite the way that Copenhagen does. Not only does it have everything you are looking for, it also has many things you never knew you needed.Continue
There’s nothing quite like a busy Sunday in the market. Hordes of people stuffed into a small area, pickpockets hoping to take avantage of the careless tourist, and street-level commerce in full swing.
And somewhere out there, amongst the stalls and the vendors, is that perfect buy.
Where Astana is Kazakhstan’s capital and is built up as such, travelers looking to get a sense of the nation’s traditional culture are often drawn towards Almaty. With a population of just under 1.5 million, the city has found a balance between modern conveniences and old ways.
Located towards the south of the nation, Almaty lies close to Kazakhstan’s border with Kyrgyzstan. As the weather only drops below freezing for a couple months, year-round travel is entirely possible.Continue
Bangkok…
The second largest city in South East Asia and the heart of Thailand…
Pumping goods into and mainly out of the country accounting for 16% of the country’s GDP.
In layman terms…
Thailand produces a lot of inexpensive stuff, making it one of the best shopping destinations in the world!
And what better way to bargain shop than at Chatuchak Weekend Market – the largest market in Thailand.Continue
Have you ever been to a place that had so much cool stuff that you just wanted to buy it all? How about being overwhelmed by too many choices? Stockholm has the ability to do both, with a dizzying amount of high-quality goods being sold in seemingly endless retail outlets.
Stockholm boasts more than 4,000 shops, strip malls, department stores, street markets and discount outlets, all chock-full of great products with outstanding Swedish design and quality.
Would you expect anything less from the country of IKEA, H&M, Saab, Volvo, Ericson, Acne and Björn Borg, who ruled the tennis courts before becoming a world-famous fashion brand? Continue
Like a mirage of modern architecture, Astana stands proud against the horizon.
Not limiting itself to one showpiece, the center of a nation has chosen to accept buildings of all shapes and sizes. And what’s more, each of these unique buildings serve a particular purpose, making use of their uncommon dimensions.
Make a trip to Astana to explore what happens when cities go wild.
Cancun.
Sure it’s beautiful (has been for centuries) but it’s also widely regarding as the best shopping in all of Mexico. Though many of its indigenous wares are more expensive than other Mexican locations, Cancun’s unrivaled selection make it the “go to” location for shopaholics.
International and domestic tourists flock here to purchase imported cosmetics, watches, jewelery, and other European goods.Continue
Puerto Vallarta gives new meaning to the word all-inclusive. From the deep blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, to rich jungles draping the mountains, this little slice of heaven includes everything you could dream in a vacation resort town.
Puerto Vallarta’s 26 miles (42km) of beach are lined with swanky hotels, world-class restaurants, amazing nightlife and more than a handful of eco-tourism attractions.
Despite the fact that Puerto Vallarta is Mexico’s second most visited destination, the area has miraculously maintained it’s small-town charm while welcoming the international diversity. Puerto Vallarta is the perfect combination of natural splendor and man made bliss. Continue
Shopping is a common form of entertainment in Singapore and people from around love to lose themselves in the hunt for the perfect items. From traditional markets selling fish and produce, to high-end stores that rival the glitz and glam of Milan, there’s literally something for everyone. If you love shopping, eating and being papered, Singapore should be on the top of your list.
The desert sun can wear you down. You can become sluggish, dehydrated and sun burnt. After you’ve spend extended time under the fiery orb, it’s important to find an oasis. If that oasis is air conditioned, all the better.
Some of the best spots to avoid the heat when visiting Doha, Qatar are in shopping malls. With immense dimensions, interesting themes, and a selection of activities, the malls are a step up from your typical local fare. Continue
It’s hard not to love Slovenia.
It’s the butt of many jokes, yet within its narrow borders lies some of the most diverse and spectacular lands in Europe.
In the heart of it all is Slovenia’s charming capital Ljubljana, which in December turns into Europe’s most enjoyable winter wonderland.Continue
Shopping and the Opera in one day!
What more could a girl want?
Manaus is know as the ‘Heart of the Amazon and City of the Forest‘ and is one of the largest cities in Brazil.
While most people visit Manaus as a starting point for an Amazon tour, they’re missing a great city including shopping at one of the largest markets in South America and the world-famous Amazon Theater.
So save the jungle trek for another day…
Treat yourself to a day in the city of Manaus, Brazil!
If you own a super yacht, chances are you will be spending the summer in the Cote d’Azur, also known as the French Riviera.
In fact, 50% of all super yacht owners around the world faithfully return to those shores each year – to do what the ultra rich do – spend obscene amounts of money in the world’s most opulent playground.Continue
It’s a sultry day in late July and the sun is hot, sitting at its zenith in a cloudless sky. You sit high above the city enjoying a coffee, thankful for the cooling ocean breeze. Gazing down on the city below you catch yourself admiring the subtle curves and harmonious colors – the contrast of turquoise waters on light grey walls crowned with a sea of bright red roofs.
You can’t remember when the last time you were so relaxed, so taken by beauty.
Welcome to Dubrovnik… Continue
Looking out across the water, it’s hard to believe that Baikal is in fact a lake. You won’t be able to swim across it, you can’t dive to it’s deepest point, and you certainly won’t be exploring it’s circumference.
But for all of the things you can’t do, Lake Baikal offers a bevy of activities for those stay on its shores.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lake Baikal is located between Irkutsk and Ulan-Ude. Stretching from north to south, the body of water is recognized as both the world’s oldest and deepest lake. Covering a massive surface area of around 12,248 square miles (31,722km2), it’s safe to say that when it comes to visiting Baikal, you’ll have to pick your spots.
Where much of the lake is inaccessible by road, there are a few key spots to spend the night at water’s edge. If you’re looking for an accessible destination with a choice of hotels and restaurants, make your way to Listvyanka.
One thing is for certain – while civilizations rise and fall, only Istanbul (like the great phoenix) keeps rising from the ashes, more glorious than ever. Maybe it’s because Istanbul has always been the gateway between Europe and the East. Maybe it’s this culture collision which has created its magnetic charm.
Mercado Guamilito is without a doubt the best place for shopping in San Pedro Sula (if not all of Honduras). With over 800,000 residents in this industrial city, you can expect all sorts of items – including textiles, jewelry and leather – at rock-bottom prices.
But handicrafts are its specialty…Continue
Its east meets west; past meets present. Belgrade is the heart of a nation that has always been at the crossroads. A beautiful country that has what every civilization and empire has desired – unrivaled natural beauty and resources.
Belgrade is again rising from the proverbial ashes and its wonderful people and lovely lands are just waiting to be re-discovered.
There are few – if any – markets in Central America which rival the twice-weekly affair in Chichicastenango. Every Sunday and Thursday, this small village – lined with adobe houses on cobblestone streets – becomes flooded with tourists, locals and neighboring villagers, all intent on purchasing… well… something.
It’s truly a sight to see.Continue
Antwerp is not only the diamond capital of the world, but a burgeoning fashion forward city.
Belgium is known as a shopping Mecca with loads of high quality goods. Yet it’s in Antwerp where artistry and creativity have lit a spark to itsto produce one of Europe’s great style centers and shopping districts.
Being a creative city combined with the world’s most prestigious diamond trade and endless jewelry stores, makes Antwerp a shopping paradise.Continue
