Category: Shopping
Guide to shopping in Japan
Japan is one of the best destinations to enjoy world-class shopping. They’re known for their incredible selection of the latest electronics and anime collectibles, but you can find high-quality souvenirs ranging from shoes to kitchenware. Best of all, if you’re a foreigner, you can enjoy tax-free shopping in both large retailers and small boutiques all…
Tokyo in 4 days
It’s hard to overstate how massive Tokyo is – roughly four times the size of London and almost 400 square miles larger than LA. So squeezing everything to do in Tokyo into the equivalent of a long weekend is a tall order. Even if your primary interest is eating and wandering around, you may find…
Sun and sightseeing in Corfu Town
Corfu Town, known as Kerkyra in Greek, is the adorable and very walkable capital of the island of Corfu. While it doesn’t have the kind of historical cache of Athens, there are still some beautiful sights to see in town. Just as relaxed as other parts of the island, perhaps the best thing to do…
Where to get a wedding dress in Prague
I recently got engaged – the most important thing a woman can do in her life second only to childbirth. In the absence of constant travel, I’m spending a lot of my time wedding-planning. The process of finding a dress can be overwhelming, doubly so when you’re an expat in another country. But once you…
Seeing Jerusalem in one day
With its gorgeous stone streets and complex religious history, Jerusalem is one of the best reasons to visit Israel. Though it’s is an interesting and vibrant city with more to do than you would expect, it is theoretically possible to see its main highlights in one day. If you’re not spending the night, here is how…
Camden Market: London’s best and biggest shitshow
Good markets bring people out in droves, but none are quite as over-the-top as London’s Camden Market. Open daily until about sundown, the markets are bursting with people eating, drinking and shopping, especially on the weekend. What is Camden Market exactly? To call this a “market,” simply doesn’t do it justice. In actuality, the area…
