La Boqueria Markets, Barcelona, Spain

Shopping at La Boqueria

La Boqueria market in Barcelona, Spain, is one of the oldest markets in the country, where tourists mingle with chefs. This photo essay takes you inside.

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Inside the Grand Bazaar

Come inside Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to see the colourful labyrinth of shops and stalls selling some of the most interesting trinkets that exist.

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Entering Paraguay: The border town

The border town of Ciudad del Este is the entry point to Paraguay from Iguazu. But it’s also a chaotic hotbed of cheap (and often black market) shopping.

san telmo market

The bohemian sanctuary from modernity

The oldest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, San Telmo, puts its charm on display at a market and street fair each week. True treasures are hard to find, though.

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Austin City has no limits

Austin, Texas, is a strange little colony in the middle of such a big state. It’s so different to everything around it – and that’s what the charm is!