In the Bag

Picture this: Historic squares adorned with twinkling lights, glistening fir trees and illuminated huts, surrounded by mists of baked apples and mulled wine. Welcome to Cologne, one of the best…

Dating back to the Middle Ages, the Braderie de Lille is Europe’s largest flea market, attracting bargain hunters and culture vultures in their droves. Here’s everything you need to know as a…

In a city famed for its lively markets, it’s hard to know where to start. Markets in Prague go hand-in-hand with everyday life and are the staple of Czech culture; visitors can expect to find…

Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is a true cave of wonders; a labyrinth of exotic treasures, must-have trinkets and true Turkish Delights. You won’t want to leave this magical wonderland once you step…

Lyon might be best known for its mouth-watering culinary scene, but I’d venture that the shopping here is equally outstanding. In fact, I find Lyon to be one of those rare cities that rivals even…

Frankfurt is a deceptively diverse city. The well-preserved, historic buildings of the Altstadt (especially the central Römerberg square) lie moments from the modern skyscrapers of the Innenstadt and…