Monday 19 March 2012

VIETNAM


 

Map


so, what do you expect from the picture???

 - WELCOME TO VIETNAM - 
THE HEAVEN OF LOW BUDGET TRAVELLER

HANOI
 The capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city 

You will not disappoint while shopping in Hanoi. They will serve you with clothes, textiles and also handicrafts. The city also has a good range of day and night markets, both indoors and outdoors and you'll find that night markets are more of a social than shopping occasion but that doesn't preclude finding bargains at night.

                       

HANG GAI STREET
- known as silk street.
- personally tailored suits to measure from superb quality silk.
- suits can be ready in 24 hours.
- this is also a great street to buy rice paper including paintings, notebooks, lamps and cards.

Silver products at Hang Bac Street

HANG BACK STREET
one of the oldest streets in Vietnam.
-  has its roots in silver making dating back to the 13th century.
-  produce silver goods.
-  is a charming street to explore, rich in history and culture in addition to jewellers selling beautiful Vietnamese pieces.


HO CHI MINH CITY
The largest city in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City is a fun place to shop for bargains. Some goods can be unique and fascinating. Clothing includes silks and hand-women fabrics with a reputation for high quality. It is also famous for handicrafts including bamboo ware, ceramic and lacquer. All the usual holiday souvenirs such as T-shirts and beaded handbags at prices that are hard to beat. 

Shopping in Ho Chi Minh
SOURVENIRS
BEN THANH MARKET

ART & CRAFT
LAC HONG GALLERY

CLOTHING 
KHAISILK






Friday 9 March 2012

PARIS

Here you go..!!

'..Shopper love Paris but a spree in fashion capital can be hard on the wallet..'

'.. A true shopper paradise..'



GALERIES LAFAYETTE



  
  • The famous department stores in Paris and also a fashion institution.  
  • Located in Boulevard Haussmann. 
  • You'll find ten floors of designer fashion, plus accessories, shoes, perfumes and nearly a whole floor of lingerie.
  • The store was opened in 1895 by Ophile Barder and cousin Alphonse Kahn and became a sensation for its design and fashion sense.
  • It continues to be a heartbeat of Paris retail with its emphasis on quality and the latest fashions, cosmetics, accessories, jewellery and housewares. 



SAINT-OUEN FLEA MARKET

 
                 


           





  • Come and hunt down the difference at Flee Market!!
  • Located at the very northern tip of Paris
  • The Flee Market that also known as Les Puces was born in 1885 that covering 7 hectares which known as the world largest antiques market.
  • You can search for antique furniture, odd objects, or vintage clothes.
  • It become an attraction of Paris for local or tourist which is between 120000 and 150000 visitors every weekend.
  • So, weekdays are preferable to avoid the inevitable crowds, though.



LES HALLES


'SHOPPING CENTRE UNDER DUSKY SKY'
  • Also known as the 'stomach' of Paris.
  • Located in the 1er arrondissement is an area of Paris, France.
  • Les Halles named after the large central wholesale marketplace which was demolished in 1971 and now replaced with an underground modern shopping precinct.
  • It become the most important open-air market in the 20th century.
  • The market was move out from the city to a south suburb to avoid hygiene problem. 
  • Nowadays, Les Halles is an exclusively pedestrian quarter where the visitors can have a picnic, meal in the many surrounding cafes, bars and restaurants.