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- 22 Marlizzy_a in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The best markets and bazaars in the world
Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, photo by mwanasimba on Flickr
If you really want to discover the heart of a city, don’t look for it in the nicely polished and renovated historical centers, sleek business and shopping districts, or even small cozy neighborhoods. More often than not, it’s enough to visit the biggest market of a particular destination to see all the things that define it.
For a traveler, markets might be a good source of souvenirs or cheap food, but they can also be attractions by themselves, showcasing the diversity and mundane bustle of a city. You don’t even need to shop to enjoy a trip to some of the best markets and bazaars in the world, even if the temptation will be hard to resist for many. …
- 24 Auglizzy_a in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Thrifty travel: the best flea markets in the world
If you are into vintage and retro clothes, or if you collect rare things, you are surely familiar with flea markets. Shopping in fancy places will probably give you good value for money and a sense of prestige, but if you are looking for unique things (and if you have a bone to pick with modern consumer culture), you’re much better off if you go hunting for what you want at a flea market.And in addition to getting your hands on a rare record or an early edition of your favourite novel, flea markets are the best way to get to know the heart and soul of the place you’re visiting. So here are a few of the most fascinating flea markets in the world. Good luck rummaging! …
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