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What to Buy in Algeria: Shopping Guide for Souvenirs and Local Crafts
Algeria isn't considered a shopping destination but that might work to your advantage. Unlike the heavily commercialized souks of Marrakech, shopping in Algeria is about discovering authentic, handcrafted goods. And, the tourist price markup is minim...
Solomon Islands Crafts and Markets
The Solomon Islands has one of the richest material cultures in the Pacific. Long before tourist souvenir shops, Solomon Islanders created objects of great beauty and spiritual significance with many of these traditions continuing today. For traveler...
South America Shopping Guide: What to Buy in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru
South America is a great destination for shopping, particularly if you are interested in things that are produced locally rather than imported and relabelled. Brazil, Colombia, and Peru stand out for the quality and authenticity of what they offe...
Grocery Shopping in Puerto Rico: Costco, Walmart, and Local Markets
One of the advantages of Puerto Rico being a US territory is that you can find Costco, Walmart, and other mainland retail chains (if that is your preference). But understanding the full grocery landscape, including local options can expose you to man...
Shopping in Austria: What to Buy That You Can't Find Anywhere Else in the World
For a country of roughly nine million people, Austria does not come up short with unique finds that are locally crafted and produced. Whether shopping in Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, or Graz, this is an opportunity to discover far more interesting tr...