Mauritius’s oldest tea plantation and the name behind its most famous brand. Tour the working factory and museum, then taste teas at the hilltop restaurant with a sweeping panoramic view. It forms part of the island’s “Route du Thé” heritage trail.
A historic square built around a monument marking Ethiopia’s liberation from Italian occupation (1936-1941). Known locally as “Four Kilo,” it’s a good place to get a feel for modern Ethiopian history – look up to spot the Lion of Judah on top.
One of the oldest and best-stocked supermarkets in Addis, handy for its central location and wide selection with friendly staff – a reliable stop for imports and everyday supplies.
The best market in Addis for handwoven cotton clothing – colourful scarves, dresses and shawls trimmed with traditional embroidery, plus small gifts like T-shirts and jewellery. Bargaining is part of the fun; you can even watch weavers at work nearby.
One of the prettiest corners of central Bucharest, where the walls are covered in vivid murals. Everyone comes to photograph the graffiti and soak up the colour – an easy, free stop on a city-centre wander.
A narrow, blogger’s-closet of a shop tucked off Sainte-Catherine’s shopping strip, where Montreal’s fashion crowd comes for the latest looks. New stock lands weekly – edgy dresses, statement tees and bold accessories from a rotating cast of trend labels.
Built in the roaring 1920s as a car garage, this landmark now stands as a weathered industrial-heritage site and open canvas for Bucharest’s best-known graffiti and street artists. A must for urban-art fans – bring a camera, and note access has at times been restricted.
In Shkodër, people buy their fruit and veg straight from the farmers. Most mornings the streets here fill with locals selling what they have grown – a lovely, low-key walk even if you only pick up a couple of tomatoes.
One of the biggest and cheapest markets in town, running all day from early morning. Fresh fruit and veg, fish, meat and household bits – five euros buys a big bag of seasonal produce, and there is fresh fish every morning. A great slice of everyday Shkodër life.
A long-running Sunday antique and flea fair on British Square, going strong for well over a decade. Stalls brim with porcelain, glass, old radios, books, artwork and secession-era curios – held every Sunday, rain or shine, with a wonderfully local atmosphere.