Why do you travel? Curiosity, pleasure, desire to rest or explore. Although the diversity of travel and discovery is very different, we actually do a different activity while traveling.. Shopping. I’m not really a shopper, sometimes I wear a T-shirt I like until it’s unusable, not because it’s out of fashion, but because I love it.. However, I would like to take with me something unique to the cities or countries that are explored.. Here, this article will be a sharing that deals with this subject.. We will share a single layout independent of seo goals, Here we introduce Travel Shopping.

What Do You Buy on Travel? Shopping Habits

We asked 100 people on my cengizselcuk_ instagram account about shopping on travel. Do you shop on your travels?

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Most of the answers were Magnet as you can imagine. This means that most travelers must get magnets.. When we look at the ratio, one out of every 3 peoplemust buy magnets. It must be because these magnets are both cheap and an object that can be given to many friends as a gift to friends and friends, and because they are a gift that is pasted on the refrigerator..

Of course, since magnet is the first thing that comes to mind, it is necessary not to think of it only as a magnet, but to accept that there are also shopping outside the magnet or together with the magnet.. I filtered the incoming results and created the graph below.

For example, only 5% of people stated that they did not do any shopping, and 5% said that they bought local food.. Of course, the intensity of duty free shopping here must be an unexpected answer.. Because this is a graphic that comes to mind first.. Of course, since we asked if you would buy salt as a question, there were also answers like if it is famous, I will buy it.. For example, someone who bought salt from Peru.

Which City to Buy What?

Here, instead of making an extensive list, we will list our own experiences and talk about what to buy from the main touristic cities.. If you are going to shop at a high price, make sure there is a tax free point.. You will shop at these points with your passport and you will get your tax back when you return to the country.

Athens: Besides being a touristic city, it is also famous for its shopping arcades. a city. The flea market overlooking the shopping street Ermou Street and Monastraki Square inevitably attracted the attention of many people passing by.. We got a stone record from Monastraki in Athens. Old records were sold for 1-2 euros.. The record containing the music of the movie “Gypsies Time” by Emir Curtrica is still played on the turntable in our house..
There were many eye-catching hatters and souvenir shops in Athens.. My wife and our friend Burcu bought one bracelet each.. When the subject of my wife’s favorite bracelet is still and why they don’t buy more, they argue

In addition, Greece is one of the few olive producers in the world, not only in Athens. You can see different kinds of olives while wandering around the district markets of Athens.. I have never seen such a wide variety of olives anywhere else.. If you come across it, you can get various peanut baskets from Athens’ peanut island Eagina..

Berlin: It is the city that hosts Europe’s greatest museums and memorabilia. especially 2. The Berlin Wall, which was destroyed during and after World War II, attracts many tourists with its museums.. Checkpoint Charlie (2nd) as well as magnets in Berlin. I bought a calculator with the Charlie logo from the area called World War :American Checkpoint. Again, the famous traffic lights of Berlin, the man with the hat walking and waiting at the red light, decorates the corridor of our house.. We also bought 2 kilos of chocolate for 15 euros from Ritter , Berlin’s famous chocolate.. (hey days gone, euro wasn’t even 4 TL)

Amsterdam : We visited Amsterdam on New Year’s Eve 2016. Amsterdam is a city that celebrates New Year’s Eve with a colorful revel.. We bought tulip bulbs, cheese and porcelain Dutch shoes Clog/Klompen on the way back from Amsterdam. Europeans do not eat cheese for breakfast like we do, they consume it more as an aperitif used with drinks.. A little more tasteless and bitter than our cheeses. For breakfast cheese, there are Gauda cheeses that are relatively close to cheddar cheese.. Cheese is so famous here that you come across a cheese shop every step of the way, and you can even see the past of cheese in the cheese museum..

In addition, large quantities of tulip bulbs are sold at the flower market. Tulip is a way to go to the Netherlands from the Ottomans. If you are curious about his story, you should definitely read the novel Katre-i Matem by İskender Pala..

Rome: A city that stands out with its Roman history and culture. In the city that comes to mind when Europe’s narrow streets are mentioned, we preferred the sweet tiramisu for shopping, but we couldn’t resist and ate it on the way.. Pinocchio’s hometown Florence, together with pinocchio puppets, magnets and souvenirs, are Rome’s leading shopping options. In addition, there is no need to mention the museum shops of many famous museums in Rome and the Vatican..

In addition, many people will bring cheese, pasta and sauce in their suitcases, not only in Rome but throughout Italy.. Although our brother Ayhan Sicimoğlu, the all-knowing explorer, musician and 10 ingenuity traveler, calls Italian cuisine poor cuisine, we know that he is a lover of Italy.. I recommend you to pay attention to your suitcase weight when buying Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses..

Venice: Venice, visited by millions every year, is a city living on water. What made him famous is the rich Venetian Docs.. They created a lagoon by changing the directions of the streams so that it would be a protected city and gifted a unique view to Italy.. Today, the Venice Carnival, which coincides with February-March every year, is the scene of a revel of people walking in the streets with all kinds of masks and make-up.. And yet, the best thing to take from this carnival, the Pagan tradition celebrated in Venice, is masks. There is a wide range from cheap to expensive.

Paris: Let’s go to Paris, one of the most expensive cities in Europe. Eiffel, Louvre, Sacre Cour, when you come across countless souvenir options, it would be disrespectful not to mention the famous shopping center of Paris, Galeries La Feyatte.. Be careful when shopping in the city that comes to mind when it comes to fashion, because you may encounter high bills without realizing it..

We must say that the perfume was invented in France. In fact, there is a lot of information about the past, but mostly 17. It has been used in the 19th century to remove unpleasant body odors.. 14 kings in this century, when the church issued notices forbidding bathing. Louis has only taken a bath 3 times in his life.. So I think you will buy perfume after hearing about it

While the Champs-Elysees stands out as the famous shopping street of Paris, the passages you will see at many points can be an alternative shopping point.. If you want to buy something economical, keep the TATI signboards in mind..

Alcase Region : This region is located in eastern France on the border with Germany. Announcing the name of the region to the world, the Wine Route is both a touristic village/vineyard route and produces the world’s best wines.. According to the famous critic Vedat Milor, France is the best in this subject in the world, it’s our word..

Salzburg: This small city in Austria after Vienna is the birthplace of a famous musician: Mozart. Many parts of the city are filled with chocolates, plush toys and other souvenirs of Mozart.. Salzburg, with its name meaning salt castle, has important salt deposits and mines in the region.. Hallstatt, the most famous town of the region, is the most touristic place of the region with its salt mines and is the other shopping option where you buy salt..

Munich : The time when Munich, the capital of Bavaria, hosts the most tourists, is indisputably Oktoberfest. As such, local clothes specific to the region come first among the things to be bought.. With short brown shorts, plaid shirts and long socks, Bawyera culture is hugely popular.. Only prices are not very economical during the festival. Take a red/white checkered shirt and trousers with you, just in case. It is possible for you to get the feeling of wandering around the Anatolian city.. At least I can say you won’t be a stranger. Bosnia and Herzegovina will happily welcome you, leaving behind its natural beauties and painful history.. They have such good meatballs and pastries that I wish they were available to take with you.. We bought dry meat on the way back from Bosnia, where we had the opportunity to go twice.. Our suitcase was full when we saw the biscuits that my husband Hayriye loved from childhood on the market shelves.. In the center of Sarajevo, Bascarsija, copper trays and coffee sets are among the other items to be bought..

Prague: Let’s move on to a city that will fit the definition of Europe’s cultural capital. Franz Kafka is the reason why I gave this term to Prague.. You can come across a modern art sculpture on every street, an artist performing in every small square.. Prague is a city that deserves more than the category of cities with 2 nights and 3 days.. You may find yourself shopping because it looks more economical than other European cities.. In Prague, you can find stores of famous brands, as well as items such as magnets, mugs, t-shirts specific to the region..

We can put the last point in Prague with Kafka: “The pleasures of this life are not from life itself, but from our ascent to a higher life.. The sufferings of this life are not from life itself, but from the torment we inflict on ourselves because of this anxiety”

Lisbon: Lisbon, the westernmost of Europe, includes football, fiesta and It has many features that you will meet outside of fado.. The palatal delights it offers outside of its hilly streets and its relatively economical nature can be an option for shopping.. The most lively point is R.Agusta street where many brands are located.. I bought a t-shirt from here that I don’t wear often so that it still doesn’t get old.. Sometimes I wish I had bought a few more. In addition to this, although we do not like it very much, there are shopping malls in the city.. Available on your time. El corte ingles, Armazens, Campo Pequeno to name a few.

Some other cities and their answers to the question of what to buy most searched for are as follows:

Cyprus : Many Our visa-free baby homeland, where local tourists often go. Cyprus-specific items stand out mostly as duty free products.. Alcohol and tobacco products, cosmetics and perfumes come to the fore.. Let’s say that if you go abroad, not only in Cyprus, you will have many duty free orders.. Apart from Duty Free, you can find regional souvenirs in Nicosia Büyük Han.. Halloumi Cheese is an important flavor of the region.. Kyrenia Bazaar is another alternative shopping point..

Also, be warned, you can enter the dormitory with a maximum of 3 liters per person while you are accompanying. (if it hasn’t changed yet) Most people can take too many in their luggage, but the police can search at the airport controls.

America : It is on the list because it is one of the most searched words. For some reason, America is a place in my mind and in my mind that I never want to go.. Exploring Iran is more attractive for some reason. We can evaluate the things to be bought from America under 3 headings.. Electronics, Apparel and Cosmetics. While it was convenient to buy a phone from America in electronics for a period, it is unfortunately not attractive with customs taxes anymore, but you can get fashion brands of famous brands at affordable prices.. Brands such as Armani and GAP Tommy are sold well below the prices in Turkey..

England : One of the things that comes to mind when England is mentioned is tea.. Tea, cups and accessories are preferred with their pleasant and stylish images.. Again, because it is a rainy country, various items such as umbrellas and boots are often sold.. In addition, double-decker buses and telephone booths in London are among the magnet items that can be bought.. Also, country-specific chocolates and biscuits are famous..

India: What to buy from India, an important cultural country? India is featured with spices, colorful cashmere and bamboo utensils.. Shopping spots are Chandni Chowk, Khar, Baoli (Spice Market), Khan Market, Dilli Haat, Lajpat Nagar and Chor Market in Mumbai in Delhi..

Ukraine : Ukraine has become a very visited country due to the limited number of visa- and passport-free countries. If we look at the things that can be bought on the way back from Ukraine: Colorful Easter Eggs, Authentic Dolls, Chocolates, Blankets, Honey, Ceramic Plates symbolize the country’s prominent products..

Short Brief

I did not specifically include domestic in my article. I am thinking of writing a separate article for him because I think that if we extend the article too long, the reading will not be enjoyable.. However, I can add new ones to the above cities as I discover them.. It might be helpful to make a few short notes here..

1- Visit a few alternative shops for magnets and small souvenirs and prefer cash payment. In some cities, 3 magnets can be sold for 10 euros in a different shop, 10 meters apart, while 5 of them can be sold for the same price in another..

2- Take care to use the tax free feature for high amount shopping. It can provide economy in your shopping.

3- Be sure to check out Duty Free prices. Do not forget to create an opportunity to compare prices not only at the airports in Turkey, but also at the border gates and airports of other countries..

4- Don’t waste your cash, using a card is advantageous. You can spend it in an emergency and you don’t have to worry about looking for foreign currency.. Receive your credit card as Euro / dollar statement. If you have any money left, you will deposit it into your account when you return.. Also, pay attention to the campaigns of your cards, some cards give discounts/point rewards for spending abroad.. For example, if you have an Adios card, pay for meals and you will get a 5% discount..

5- Negotiate. feel free to do. Today, even world-famous foreign travel blogs offer. Do not hesitate.

6- Check your luggage weights. Do not fill your capacity with unnecessary things. Don’t have to pay too much extra baggage charge for what you bought.

7- Wander around the markets in your city. you encounter a wide variety of opportunities. For example, on the way back from Germany, we bought a lot of toothpaste and cosmetic products.. 2 TL rolls were sold for 10 TL in Turkey. Opportunities are in the market!

8- Collect memories. Take lots of photos and don’t forget to print.. There are photo-printers in many markets in Europe.. You can print your favorite ones and have them cheap.

That’s all our notes for now. Did you have any of the best purchases you’ve ever made and that made you regret buying them? We look forward to your comments. Follow us to be informed.

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