Shopping : Article
France
Beauty and the feast
Shop and eat like a local at one of Paris' 82 fresh-food markets, writes Lucy Callaghan.
USA
Weird and wonderful inflight shopping
Rob McFarland The SkyMall catalogue will forever banish the boredom of US domestic flights and give a glimpse of a better you.
Asia
Hey, big spenders!
Plastic loaded and flats on feet? Experts tell Belinda Jackson where the bargains are in Asia.
France
On the scent of a city
Ute Junker Ute Junker is seduced on a whirlwind tour of the best Parisian parfumeries.
Victoria
Groovy is the new gold
Forget the pioneering days of the rush - instead dig the nostalgia of Ballarat's new vintage scene, writes Belinda Jackson.
France
Paris ... where even the flea markets are high class
Richard Tulloch Nearly all of us in the Western world have way too much stuff. And that certainly includes Parisians.
UK
Live it up like a Londoner
Saska Graville, born and bred Londoner and now guidebook author, picks a selection of her favourite spots to eat and shop, in time for the Olympics.
France
Passages of time
Julie Street strolls the historic arcades of Paris where marble, brass and glass house boutiques and ateliers.
India
Hipsters in the Hauz
Leisa Tyler visits the boutiques, galleries and eateries bringing bohemian flair to a quiet Delhi neighbourhood.
USA
Bag a bargain
Fashionistas heading to the outlet malls with their strong Aussie dollars are getting great value for money right now, writes Rachael Oakes-Ash.
France
A scent-lover's guide to Paris
Julie Street sources exclusive fragrances created in the city's boutique perfumeries.
On the trail of wild colonial toys
Collecting obsessions are wont to follow a person around the globe. Michael Visontay spills on his own addiction to statues from north-west Africa.
Hot spots
World's most exciting cities at Christmas
At this time of year some of the world's most exciting cities have a special sparkle - a perfect reason to combine a holiday with a seasonal spending spree.
Germany
Glad tidings on Grosse Strasse
Nuremberg has dispatched invaders, emperors and a dictator, yet its markets have stood the test of time, writes Ray Kershaw.
China
Power and a passion for posters
It's only small, but this art collection packs a punch, writes Steve McKenna.
Argentina
An urban catwalk
In Buenos Aires, Palermo is where the chic go to shop. Ben Groundwater tries to fit in.
Italy
Precious mettle
Shaney Hudson expores the artisan tradition found in a maze of workshops in a quiet part of Florence.
France
The joy of nosing about
From olives to perfumes and people watching, Shaney Hudson revels in an Arles market day
Hong Kong
Pay peanuts, get Armani
Bagging high-end bargains is best enjoyed with cocktails and fine dining in between, writes Kate Cox.
Thailand
From market to mega mall
In Bangkok, Leisa Tyler puts vintage clothing, emerging designers and luxurious trinkets on her shopping list.
