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MBK Center, also known as Mahboonkrong is a huge shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand. MBK stretches over eight floors, in which over two thousand shops, outlets, restaurants and stalls are located. The mall has over 100,000 visitors on average daily, so if you are looking to avoid the crowd, best way to do this is to visit in the earlier hours, and on weekdays rather than weekends. Back in 1985 when it opened, MBK center was the largest shopping mall in all of Asia. MBK Center contains most of the products an average buyer would usually look for. In the
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Sao Paulo is the most populous and also the wealthiest city in Brazil. The city’s name honors the apostle – Saint Paul. Due to its vastness, the city is divided in several zones. Sao Paolo has a lot to offer in terms of shopping, from new and old shopping malls, to more authentic Brazilian street shopping experience. If you really want to get to know Sao Paulo, you should probably start at the old city center, which is packed with historical sites and each has its own story to tell. In this area, there are two shopping areas you should
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The stalls seem to stretch endlessly along the busy street, and you can find almost everything along the way, ranging from replica handbags, watches, electronics, pirate DVDs
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Rio de Janeiro is the second most populous municipality in Brazil, a metropolitan area and home to over 6 million inhabitants. The metropolis is divided in four major zones that are further divided in districts. The Central Zone is a historic but also financial core of the city, while the district that lends the name to the most popular beach in the world – Copacabana – is located in The Southern Zone. Southern parts of Rio de Janeiro also feature districts like Ipanema and Botafogo bay, which offer stunning viewpoint of the Sugarloaf Mountain. Airport is in the Northern Zone
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Guangzhou is the capital of Guangdong province and third biggest city in China with population of around 12 million people. It was founded back in the 3rd century and it has been a merchant’s hotspot ever since, but also the one of cultural exchange. Guangzhou was influenced by foreigners very early in its history, therefore it is significantly different from some other parts of China. People in the Guangdong province, which is the richest in China, have developed a unique lifestyle, not so similar to “traditional China”. What is nowadays known world-wide as “Chinese food” traces its origins back to
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Milan is often referred to as the “fashion capitol of the world”, and for a good reason too.
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Greenwich Market in London is one of the best places to find unique items, works of art, rare collectables and many other interesting crafted products. It has a rich and long history and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and there are more than a few reasons why it is well worth a visit. Once an ancient village, Greenwich, located on the banks of Thames, was a Royal Charter Market in the 18th century, so this market was established quite a long time ago. It was governed by the Greenwich Hospital since then, and as the hospital
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For centuries, the Dutch have been the nation well known for exploration and trade of various goods. Despite this, people in Netherlands tend to be very modest and self-disciplined, and it’s only in the past few decades the global consumerism culture took over the country by the storm. The shopping capital of Netherlands is of course Amsterdam. Besides rich cultural content, red light district and couple of dozens coffee shops, you can find all the top brands in various department stores, but also some products from smaller countries around Europe. There are even organized thematic weeks in some markets that
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Berlin nowadays is a cultural but also nightlife capital of Europe, which makes it one of the most popular touristic destinations. It isn’t far behind when it comes to shopping, as you can find virtually any brand’s store, from high end fashion labels to the less known unique designer pieces. However, in the very heart of Berlin, there is the Mauerpark Flea Market, which is a must visit for anyone who wants to get to know the true Berliner spirit. Located at the place where Berlin Wall once stood (Mauerpark = Park of the Wall), it offers array of different
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