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.
A square city block in size, Ben Thanh Market has everything from shoes to shirts to swine. And lots of very persistent women merchants.
While traveling around the Mekong Delta floating markets, you saw whole families living on old wooden boats. The kids were also a key part of the market - this one happened to be shy - but curious!
Hoi An, Vietnam fish market. One of the local fish ladies smokes a cigar as she shops and bargains for fish.
Kabul Marketplace
Shopkeeper in the old Kabul Marketplace.
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
Lanterns & carpets arcade, Covered bazaar [Grand Bazaar], Istanbul Turkey