On business trips, one of the ways I develop some semblance of “normality” is by visiting markets. On vacations, markets for me, are a must. Either way, a half hour or hour strolling amongst locals and visitors gazing, eating and bargaining is a great way to connect with a destination. This week, I have been trying to make a list of my favourite markets around the world!
Where is your favourite market? Here are my top 25:
Asia and Middle East
- Ladies’ Market,TungChoi Street, Hong kong
Chiang Mai
- Cicada Markets, Hua Hin
- Chiang Mai Walking Street Markets
- Chatuchak Weekend Market – 15,000-stalls in the North of Bangkok every weekend
- Chandni Chowk, Delhi, India
- Shilin Night Market, Taipei, Taiwan
- Spice Bazaar, or Egyptian Market, Istanbul (I prefer it to the Grand Bazaar)
- Kreta Ayer Wet Market, Singapore
- Bangkok Flower Markets,
Europe:
- Saxe-Breteuil market and any other fresh food market, Paris
- Lille flea market, France
- Camden Lock Markets, London
- Torvehallerne, Copenhagen
- Great Market Hall, Budapest
- Borough Market London, great food and atmosphere
- La Boqueria, Barcelona, traces its roots to 13th century
- Am Dom’ Market (26 Nov – 23 Dec) Christmas Market in Cologne, Germany
Australia
- Salamanca markets, Hobart, Tasmania
- Mindil Beach Markets, Darwin, Australia
- Adelaide Central Markets, Adelaide, Australia
San Francisco
North America
- San Francisco Farmers Market, Emarcadero
- Reading Terminal Markets, Philadelphia
- Portland Farmers Market, Oregon, USA
- Pike Place Market, Seattle
- St. Lawrence Market, Toronto
Where are your recommendations?
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