By Marc Justin— With the crazies of the holiday season upon us, our minds turn to those uber-important consumer questions: What will I bring home for my aunt so-and-so? What will hard-to-buy-for brother actually enjoy? What about Mom who’s awaiting both my present and my presence? Hey, you’re in Florence, consider this a good thing! » Read more

By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— If you’re playing Santa from Paris this year, you might be hard-pressed to find any elves to help you with your list. With overpriced Christmas markets and no sales until January, shopping for friends and family can be a daunting – not to mention costly – task. So for each » Read more

By Nina Derham in London— While London has been known to disappoint during the summer months due to the lack of, well, summer, one thing this capital really knows how to do is winter. As autumn fades away and the temperature drops, London comes alive with sparkling lights, bustling shopping streets, cozy cafes and pubs » Read more

From Theadora Brack in Paris— Trekking to Paris during the months of November and December? If so, don’t miss the lights and “Vitrines de Noël” (holiday windows) on the hustling, bustling Boulevard Haussmann. The festive, gussied-up stroll both soothes and re-energizes my spirits every time. Yes, the lights are much brighter there! This year, however, » Read more

By Theadora Brack in Paris— Typically I share what’s hot in Paris, but this week, I’ve decided to drop what’s not so hot. My list is short and personal. There isn’t much I dislike about the city. Heck, I even dig the kitschy Latin Quarter. Like designer Jean Paul Gaultier says, “Everything is beautiful if » Read more

By Desiree Browne in New York— The summer tourists have gone home and most of the weird, simmering smells have dissipated. Why not fall in love with New York this autumn by shopping for seasonal fare at the city’s outdoor farmers’ markets, some of which offer free activities? Of course, you could head straight to » Read more

By Theadora Brack in Paris— Calling all fashionistas and fashionistos! Last week were you caught madly zigzagging between utter love and frustration with Target by Missoni’s recent launch? Well, lean in because this Paris insider tip is for you. (Target by Missoni’s 1960s Italian film-inspired campaign featuring Margherita Missoni was pretty marvelous, I must say. » Read more

By Joann Plockova in Prague— Food is a great way to get to know a culture, and so is shopping for it. Along with purchasing their foodstuffs in supermarkets, Czechs do their food shopping in smaller markets, special stores just for fruits and vegetables, butcher shops, farmers’ markets (during the summer season), organic (or “bio”) » Read more

By Theadora Brack in Paris— Cozy up because this week we’re going lingerie shopping in Paris. Lightweight and affordable, they’re my favorite souvenirs. Truth be bold, if buying dozens of French slips and strings is wrong, I don’t want to be right! But first things first, let’s prepare for our voluptuous quest. Looking for discounts? » Read more