Articles Tagged with Shopping

Washington, D.C.

Listen and Learn at D.C.’s Best Record Stores and Bookshops

Washington, D.C., is a city like no other, where local culture and international influences collide to create unique communities, neighborhoods and shops. In D.C., independent businesses add character to their neighborhoods, especially the indie book…
Qatar

Shopping in Qatar: Where to Go, What to Buy and How to Bargain Like a Local

Shopping isn’t just a necessity in Qatar — it’s part of the national psyche. You see, this enterprising Gulf country was a trading hub long before it unearthed its oil riches. For centuries, merchants would…
Culture + Style

8 Cities Where Shopping Is an Outdoor Retail Adventure

Devout shoppers will tell you there’s more to shopping than just finding a great deal. No matter the season, an epic day of retail therapy includes the perfect backdrop, from ritzy designer-boutique-lined streets in Beverly…
Culture + Style

For Memory’s Sake: Support Local Artisans and Traditions with These 10 Travel Keepsakes

Returning home from vacation with a meaningful souvenir keeps memories fresh, and supporting local artisans helps sustain their communities and traditions. Here are 10 characteristic keepsakes from around the world that you can journey to…
Health + Fitness

Plan a Spa-Worthy Day of Pampering at Home — in 5 Simple Steps

Who can forget the calming and invigorating effects of indulging in a decadent spa treatment at your favorite hotel? Until you book your next hotel spa session, you can follow our lead to plan a…
Culture + Style

Tapatío Style: The Best Places to Soak Up Design in Guadalajara

Not everything in Guadalajara is mariachi and tequila: nowadays, the capital of Jalisco is also one of the Mexican cities with the most creative potential for design. The reasons? Its artisanal legacy, its renowned schools…
Dallas

Where to Shop Big in Dallas and Beyond

The era of online shopping may be convenient, but it takes the joy out of eyeing carefully arranged window displays, feeling the weight and texture of fabrics, testing perfumes at a counter and the satisfaction…
Jordan

Art in Amman: Culture and Style in Jordan’s Vibrant Capital

With a rich past and a vibrant present, Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a heady collision of antiquity meets modernity. For culture and art lovers, the city holds many secrets within its folds, each…
Culture + Style

Take a Design-Centric Shopping Detour to Tlaquepaque, Guadalajara

Multicolored bunting, handmade pottery and an abundance of boutiques: that’s how best to sum up the laidback Pueblo Mágico of San Pedro Tlaquepaque. Better known as, simply, Tlaquepaque, the Náhuatl name of this sprawling residential…
Los Angeles

SoCal Style: Where to Find the Best Art, Fashion, Music and Live Theater

Strategy goes into planning the ideal visit to Southern California. Heart yearning to experience the fashion scene? Arts? Culture? There’s a lot to embrace, from longtime favorites to newcomers making a statement. Here are some…