Man smoking tabacco at the Bac Ha Market in Vietnam
Flower H'mong woman testing the quality of the tobacco in Bac Ha market.
If you're tired of the tacky souvenirs that have mercylessly invaded every destination in the world, then a piece of local art is a must.
One of the central squares of Marrakech is called 'Place Djemmaa el Fna'.
During daytime the square is filled with merchants.
The artist proudly exhibits his work at this trendy market open only in the summer months between June and October. If you are fed up with the tacky souvenirs that have mercylessly invaded every destination, then it's worth going for an origianl work of art which as I discovered does not have to cost the earth.
My wife and I wandered into the market from Las Ramblas, our eyes drawn to the bright colors strewn everywhere in the form of candied fruits; our ears buzzed with the sounds of buyers and sellers haggling in Catalan.
We opted for a small sample, a single pineapple ring. It was sweet, it was delicious, it was exotic and familiar at the same time.
around the corner from the backside of Borough Market is the Globe Tavern (where they shot Bridget Jones's Diary).
One of the many wonderful things about London is being able to drink your pint outside in the open air.
Glass lanterns, Covered bazaar [Grand Bazaar], Istanbul Turkey
Inside the Grand Bazaar, Covered bazaar [Grand Bazaar], Istanbul Turkey
Inside the Grand Bazaar, Covered bazaar [Grand Bazaar], Istanbul Turkey