European Shopping Destinations
This post is expected to raise interest to shopping lovers. Below youβll find my favourite fiveΒ European shopping destinations. Β The following cities offer you the ability to make purchases ranging from cheap buys up to expensive designers β the choices are endless. London Oxford Street 1. London, UK LondonΒ isΒ one of the best places for shopping, specially during its big sales during the Christmas period. The best places are the famous Oxford Street, Carnaby Street and Covent Garden. Β Other areas which are enjoyableΒ for shopping includeΒ Russells Square (Brunswick) or Enfield Town (Palace Gardens). There are also many shopping malls e.g. Westfield andΒ Hammersmith Broadway.Β HereΒ youβll find all the high-street shops with the best prices.Β Brent Cross shopping centre is another place you can go shopping inΒ North West London. For more luxury purchases visit Knightsbridge and step into Harrods. Don't forgetΒ Selfridge & CoΒ in Oxford Street. For a more characteristic shopping taste visit Camden Markets in Camden Town. Sales Period: The big sales start on Boxing Day (26/12) and end around mid January.Β Summer sales start around min June and end around mid July. If youβre in London beginning the sales period make sure to go shopping early in the morning. 2. Athens, GreeceΒ McArthurGlen Athens Outlet I love shopping here. You can find anything from leather goods around Monastiraki area and its surrounding small markets - called Monastiraki Flea Area.Β You will findΒ chic stores in Kolonaki and Tsakalof Street or by visiting Attica. Β For more down to the earth shopping try Ermou Street and the Mall of Athens. If you wish to purchase branded clothingΒ visitΒ the McArthurGlen Athens outlet or the Factory Outlet.Β I preferΒ McArthurGlenΒ since it's big with many brands and it's surrounded by cafes and restaurants. Sales Period: Summer sales start mid-July and run throughout the end of August whilst winter sales begin mid-January and run throughout the end of February. Β 3. Brussels, Belgium Avenue Louise in Brussels In Brussels you can find all sorts of shops in Rue Neuve and Avenue Louise. In the lower part youβll find exclusive designer shops (Avenue Louise) and in Rue Neuve youβll find [...]