Visit Ximending Known as Taipei’s Harajuku
Ximending Facts Ximending is located in northeast Wanhua District, the oldest consumer district in West Taipei. It is a completely Pedestrian Area and the largest in Taiwan. Once Taipei’s main shopping...
View ArticleThe Wonderful Dirt Market in Beijing
Some of my most popular videos on YouTube are taken in a fabulous flea market around the world. Below is one at the fantastic Panjiayuan Flea Market, also known as the “Dirt Market” in Beijing, China....
View ArticleShop ‘Til You Drop in Hong Qiao Pearl Market
Hong Qiao Pearl Market is my oldie but goodie. And one of my favorite Beijing markets.… Warning to all Beijing visitors: Learn how to use the excellent subway system! 2 Yuan/.32 cents US no matter what...
View ArticleNanjing Road: Shanghai’s #1 Shopping Street
Nanjing Road is Shanghai’s #1 Shopping Street. Did you know that Chinese shoppers constitute up to 47% of the global luxury-goods market? Seek and you will find: Vuitton, Hermes and all other luxury...
View ArticleItaewon Shopping Area in Seoul
I am told that Itaewon is a “must” for Seoul shoppers but am disappointed! I walk, look, and stay perhaps 10 minutes and take the subway back to JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square. American soldiers from...
View ArticleDongdaemun Market in Seoul
I have no words to describe the sheer amount of multi-level wholesale, retail and markets in the Dongdaemun Market which spans both sides of Ogansugyo Bridge. Retail stores include the: Migliore and...
View ArticleInsadong, My Favorite Seoul Market
I have trouble deciding whether Myeodong or Insadong Market is my favorite but Insadong is the winner; probably because it has some entertainment. This is just one person’s opinion and feel free to...
View ArticleMyeongdong in Walkable and Exhausting Seoul
Myeongdong is my second favorite market. We don’t even need a map on this second visit to Seoul since Myeongdong Market (video) is a short, two-block walk from THE PLAZA Seoul Hotel. Myeongdong...
View ArticleNamdaemun Market in Seoul
Namdaemun History Namdaemun Market originated in the Fourteenth Century when merchandisers were allowed to open shops around Namdaemun. Located in Seoul center near the South Gate, there are 1,700 tiny...
View ArticleIncredible Lotte Department Store
Incredible and amazing Lotte Department Store main branch opened in 1979, and is a leader in Korean shopping culture. Located in city center next to Myeongdong, it offers everything. Everyday household...
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