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Positano: Live from Spiaggia Grande Beach

April 26, 2013 by
Positano Spiaggia Grande

The Amalfi Coast - colourful houses cascading down the cliffs - it has to be Positano Positano on the Amalfi Coast has a great reputation but does it live up to the hype? Tony and Helen Page discover colourful houses cascading down the cliffs, brown bodies lazing on the beach, unexpectedly cheap shopping and plenty of boats cruising up and down the coast - including one to take them back to Sorrento... "Well, it's always been a dream to come down to the Amalfi Coast and here we are finally … [Read more...]

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Discovering Bodrum

July 15, 2012 by
Bodrum Tea House

A Cup of Turkish Coffee helps Jay Artale appreciate Turkey's Bodrum Peninsula "Türk Kahvesi Lütfen." I'd ordered my first cup of Turkish Coffee seamlessly, or so I thought. But my request was met with a barrage of Turkish I had no chance of understanding.  After a moments silence and my blank stare, the waiter came to the rescue with his pigeon English "Sugar? Little? Medium? Lot?"  I opted for "Little", and then sank back in my chair as he wandered towards the kitchen. It was just after … [Read more...]

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Shopping in Venice

April 12, 2012 by
Carnevale Masks shop, San Polo, Venice, Italy

Shopping in Venice Masks, Costumes Dolls Glassware Lace Paper products Fabrics Bead jewellery Lithographs Venice is famous for several local crafts that have been produced here for centuries and are hard to get elsewhere: the glassware from the island of Murano, the delicate lace from Burano (rarely found now, most … [Read more...]

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Paris Sale – Paris is the Shopping Capital of the World

December 9, 2009 by
Gallery Lafayette, Paris

During the January Paris Sale, the City Transforms into a Bargain Basement for Fashion: Any city which starts the new year with a huge sale must be a serious shopping city. And yes, Paris is a serious shopping city! The year begins with the launch of its winter sales, which lasts for five whole weeks and the French capital transforms itself into a bargain basement for fashion, interior decorations, furniture, house wares, etc. As someone who is very keen on shopping, I must say that … [Read more...]

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Norway | Shopping

May 17, 2009 by

What to shop in Norway All the major towns like Alesund, Bergen, Trondheim, Kristiansand, Tromso, Stavanger and Oslo have their town squares, around which you'll find department stores, shops and markets. Norway is an expensive country for most visitors outside of the Scandinavian region, so looking for reasonably priced gifts or souvenirs can be a challenge. Things to buy in this country include knitted sweaters, watches, and jewellery. The local food is especially good, if you're allowed … [Read more...]

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Shop in Spain – City Shopping

April 27, 2009 by
Spain shopping

Spain, a Shopaholic's Destination: You can't avoid shops in Spain even if you wanted to!  No matter where you go, whether it's the big cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Valencia, or the little towns and villages that you happen to be passing through, there are all kinds of shops bursting to the seam with goods to tempt you with! Whatever your interest is, be it antiques, artwork, the latest designer wear, souvenirs or food and wine, the shops are never too far away. The Big … [Read more...]

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Shopping on your Ireland holiday

April 16, 2009 by
The Killarney Bookshop

What to buy in Ireland: Ireland is a country where it's still possible to find high quality handmade goods.  It has a worldwide reputation for knitwear and woollen items, so if you're in the market for nice winter jumpers, scarves, capes, etc. this is the place to shop. Woollens and cashmere Traditional Irish Aran sweaters have a unique style all of their own.  Good places to look for traditional Irish knitwear are Kilkenny Design, Blarney Woollen Mills, Dublin Woollen Mills and Avoca … [Read more...]

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Austria: Shopping on your Vienna holidays

April 7, 2009 by

Shopping Streets in Vienna Mariahilfer Strasse - This is Vienna's biggest shopping street which stretches from the Museums Quartier in the city center to Westbahnhof station. Past the station, Mariahilfer Strasses carries on all the way to the outlying district of Penzing. Along this trendy shopping mile are hundreds of shops offering fashion wear, jewelry and accessories. Shops that you'll find in Mariahilfer Strasse include names like Turek, Bernhart, Mango, Zara and Peek und … [Read more...]

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Shopping in Portugal – Portugal Holidays

March 22, 2009 by

Shopping in Portugal needn't break your bank! Portugal is a country where handicraft is very much alive and here you'll be able to buy souvenirs that are practical, rather than ones that collect dust on your mantelpiece.  Traditional craftwork such as lace, rugs, ceramics, copperware, wicker, pottery, hand-knitted clothing, ceramics and copper dishes and intricate embroideries can add an exotic touch to your home, or make special gifts for family and friends. A wide array of Portuguese … [Read more...]

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