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Top 5 Shopping Destinations in Eastern Europe

2012-06-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Prague shopping.

If shopping is your thing, and Europe is your chosen destination this Summer, then what lies to the East is simply a must see for any stylish traveler. Paris, Rome, Milan, Budapest, Bucharest, and Bratislava, not many people make such parallels. But, for a unique look at chic places to be a clothes horse, check out these top shopping hot spots in Eastern Europe.

Tags: Athens shopping, Bucharest Malls, Bucharest shopping, Calea Victoriei, Eastern Europe shopping, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul shopping, Lipscani District, Magheru Boulevard, Moscow shopping, Prague, Prague shopping, shopping, shopping destinations, Sun Plaza Mall

The Most Popular Markets of Europe

2012-04-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Rialto Market Venice

It’s a little hot outside to talk about Christmas markets, those little gems which make Europe look like a fairytale during Winter holidays, but the old continent abounds in various types of markets. From colorful bazaars and fascinating flea markets to beautifully arranged flower stalls and mouthwatering food markets, vendors of every description stand ready to offer tourists quite memorable experiences.

Tags: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bloemenmarkt, European markets, famous markets, Grand Bazaar, Historic markets, Istanbul, La Boqueria, Les Puces de Paris, market centers, Paris, Rialto Market, venice

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