The Most Elegant Dogs in the World Live (and shop) in Vienna, Austria
Some people love to check out the local architecture, fashions, or cuisines as they travel. I love to check out the local dogs. Whether it’s the majestic Maremma sheep …
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Best Hungarian Food and Treats at the Budapest Christmas Market Fair
We looked at shopping for local Hungarian crafts in the last post about the Budapest Christmas Fair and Market, click here to read about it. But what about when it’s …
Shopping Dublin: Refined Irish design all wrapped up at Bow.
As you walk through the center of Dublin, it’s hard not to notice this striking 18th century Georgian townhouse, with its sweeping entrance, tumbling with flowers.
Can a Foreign Tourist Rent or Buy a Kimono in Japan? Everything you need to know!
Most tourists planning a trip to Japan are familiar with the gorgeous Japanese tradition of wearing a kimono. In this article, I will try to address some common questions I …
Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka: Don’t slip on this Imperial era shopping street or you’ll be dead in 2 to 3 years.
Most of Kyoto looks like an average Japanese city, filled with modern, concrete buildings tied together by jumbles of telephone wires. So it wasn’t exactly a shock when we stepped …
The road to spiritual enlightenment is paved with shops.
Kiyomizu temple, the Eiffel tower of Kyoto If you’re like most travelers, you’ve probably seen a dramatic photo like this one of Kyoto’s Kiyomizu temple, perched in the trees like …