Pike Place Market is the #1 visited site in Seattle and one of the most visited sites in the world. But it’s not a monument, it’s not a museum, it’s not even a cultural site. It’s a public market, built in 1907. Overlooking the Elliott Bay, it’s a place where you can shop for fresh…
As a student living in Barcelona, my classes all ended before lunch. One of my favorite activities was to walk the short distance to Plaza Catalunya and then down las Ramblas, eventually steering into el Barrio Gotico. People watching was cheap and entertaining, so I’d get a coffee at a café and nurse it for…
The next stop in this series about Shopping in India is the local “market”. It’s just a collection of vendors selling everyday items to locals, but probably my favorite place to shop. Every town and many local neighborhoods within large cities have a market day. While they look like mass chaos, it’s worth falling into…