Shopping
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City GuidesWhere to Shop in Belleville, Paris
An Egyptian spice shop, a much-loved bookstore and an under-the-radar natural wine cellar: this is where we’re heading for some serious retail therapy, Belleville-style
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City GuidesWhere to Shop in Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich may be Switzerland’s powerhouse city, but its infectious work-hard, play-hard energy is refreshingly offset by a love of nature and a healthy embrace of creative freedom.
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City GuidesWhere to Shop in Geneva, Switzerland
Inspired by its mountainous setting, Geneva has long been a city of soaring intellectualism. With its outdoorsy vibe, it’s also the perfect place to get high on the good life.
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City GuidesWhere to Shop in Munich, Germany
Serious stationery shops, clean-cut magazine emporiums and hip clothing stores that champion homegrown labels: this is our go-to guide for retail therapy in Munich.
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City GuidesWhere to Shop in Lausanne & Montreux Riviera, Switzerland
Both the Montreux Riviera and university town of Lausanne have inspired artistic minds for centuries. Today, music, winemaking and gastronomy merge to make this lakeside idyll a must for pleasure-seekers.
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City GuidesWhere to Shop in Basel, Switzerland
A small, quirky university city – and an international epicentre for art and architecture – Basel makes the perfect urban getaway for design-loving travellers.
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City GuidesWhere to Shop in Palermo, Sicily
Did someone say “souvenirs”? Colourful ceramics, affordable, Sicilian-made jewellery and an eclectic offering of books from Europe’s largest outdoor library await in Palermo.
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ShoppingExit Through the Gift Shop: Why We're a Sucker for a Good Souvenir
Souvenirs are like a trail of breadcrumbs, leading us back to special moments that might otherwise have been lost to the tangled branches of time, says Julie Alpine, in the latest instalment of a regular column.
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LondonEvery Dark Cloud Has a Silver Lining: London’s Last Umbrella Maker
After nearly 200 years in the brolly business, London’s last umbrella maker has learnt a trick or two about weathering difficult storms. Imogen Lepere visits the master crafters’ workshop.
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Food & DrinkThe Great British Picnic: Seven Superb Delis to Shop
Make the most of picnic season by skipping to one of these dazzling delis. From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, via London and Edinburgh, these are the places to go for your summer essentials. Strawberries and cream, anyone?
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GuidesSix Ukrainian Crafts Brands to Follow (and Buy From) Now
SUITCASE talks to the founders of six Ukrainian craft-based brands about the challenges of living under the Russian invasion and how your support can be a powerful tool to preserve the country’s crafting heritage.
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City GuidesWhere to Shop in Windsor and Eton, Berkshire
Windsor and Eton might not have a vast collection of independent shops, but the curated selection on offer is worth a visit. Here's where we're shopping.
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ExploreA Curated Guide to St Gallen, Switzerland, with Eco-Friendly Concept Store Stadtlandkind
Discover the historical wonders of St Gallen’s Abbey district, before taking a dip at the “Three Ponds” and going on a cosy bar crawl through the dynamic city with Stadtlandkind family concept store co-founder Roberta Zingg.
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City GuidesWhere to Shop in Herefordshire, UK
A long weekend of market town-hopping in Herefordshire will unearth quirky boutiques, a haven of homeware stores and even a one-stop-shop for all things bee-related. Here's where we're shopping in the English county.