Known for its bohemian charm and historic appeal, the quaint and funky Buenos Aires barrio of San Telmo is full of energy every day. However, on Sundays, it truly comes to life. Every Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, the Plaza Dorrego is home to the San Telmo Antiques Fair. To call this an [...]

During a recent trip to London, I had the opportunity to learn more about the Leadenhall Market as part of a Context Travel walking tour. Our guide Caroline explained how Leadenhall Market, which stands on the site of a Roman forum, has been a food market since the Middle Ages. Extensively restored in 1991, Leadenhall [...]

In many cultures, haggling (or bargaining) is a way of life and a perfectly normal part of any shopping experience. Personally, I did not start out as the type of shopper who enjoys haggling. At first, I found the process uncomfortable and felt that I paid the price too. Often, I didn’t know what the [...]

Barcelona’s most famous food market, La Boqueria is a covered market with hundreds of stalls devoted to nothing but food. La Boqueria is a place where visitors can easily spend an hour or two wandering around the market’s crowded, winding aisles filling up their memory card with photos. As you enter the market from La [...]

Markets are traditionally held in a market square in a market town and are often held only on particular days of the week or certain times of the year. Sometimes referred to as fairs, souks and bazaars, markets can often be found in large enclosed spaces instead of on a street. They usually offer great [...]

The markets in La Paz, Bolivia, like many places, are an essential part of the culture and a vital part of the city. In La Paz, there are a number of markets that stretch across the city where one can buy just about anything. There are several food markets, a flower market, an artisans’ market [...]

A small market selling souvenirs and gifts on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas.

All across Europe, ‘tis the season in which locals and tourists alike stroll along festive streets and town squares to browse handmade crafts, toys, and decorations at local Christmas markets. The smell of fir needles, along with the aroma of roasted chestnuts and freshly baked goods, fills the air as carols quietly hum above the [...]