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    City Shopping: Prague

    Shopping in Prague Shopping in Prague is very pleasant not only thanks to the many shopping centers where you can find shops of different brands offering various types of goods in one place, but also thanks to many specialized shops, such as fashion boutiques, design shops, specialty food and drink shops, streetwear shops, and more. While shopping in Prague you can easily opt to buy everything organic, from organic food to organic cosmetics not only in specialized organic products shops, but also in the ever-more-popular farmers’ markets. The real treasures are hidden in antiques stores, small shops selling homemade goods, as well as in the flea markets that are also…

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    City Shopping: 11 essential shopping spots in Berlin

    BERLIN – GERMANY Berlin is a vibrant city full of young artists and can-do creativity.   There is an overriding attitude of tolerance from both Berliners and visitors alike, and a general hedonistic feeling of anything goes. With its low rents, Berlin attracts residents from eclectic cultures and this diverse pulse is tangible in every district. The city is in permanent flux, with businesses constantly opening, closing and changing location. Most go for the nightlife and the art – Berlin is a fantastic place to soak up culture. Large subsidies enable more than 200 museums/exhibition halls and around 400 galleriesto survive here.   In terms of its own history and…

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    City Shopping: Little Shops of Wonder Across the USA

    What makes a specialty boutique wondrous? A unique point of view. Mind-reading levels of customer service. A sense of surprise. From Amagansett to Seattle, Chicago to Miami, DEPARTURES contributors and serious shoppers salute small stores (in no particular order) across America.      

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    City Shopping: Shanghai’s Chicest Street

    Tree-lined streets, tiny boutiques, Deco-era architecture, and quiet labyrinthine alleyways: Shanghai’s French Concession remains largely untouched by the relentless pace of development in the sprawling metropolis. With Wuyuan Road as the neighborhood’s bright, new star, here’s our a guide to exploring the most fabulous two blocks in town.