22 Degrees North is a concept store in Kowloon's Sham Shui Po district run by four young designers selling an eclectic mix of consumer goods. It is one of several retail businesses to set up shop in the gritty district in recent years.
Is Sham Shui Po Hong Kong’s Next Hot Neighborhood?
HKwalls is an annual festival of street art in Hong Kong. It takes places during Hong Kong Art Week, which is held in March or April each year. Walls in Sham Shui Po in Kowloon were decorated with murals the initiative.
Hong Kong: Top 10 Spots to Buy Last Minute Christmas Gifts
Hong Kong has no shortage of spots to shop for Christmas gifts, but with limited time - how do you decide where to head? Here's a short list of shopping malls and street markets website links if you want to know more.
Bali: Shopping Till You Drop in Oh, So Sophisticated (and NOT So Expensive) Seminyak
Seminyak is Bali's answer to Beverly Hills, as the guide books promise, except there are fewer boutiques selling designer labels, more authenticity, some very cool merchandise, much lower prices, and friendlier sales people.
Sports: Bargaining for Oakland Raiders Caps in the Island of of the Gods
Bargaining can be daunting for the uninitiated. The rule of thumb is to ask the price, offer half what you have been told, and bargain upwards and downwards to a price halfway in the middle. A Raider fans tries his luck ...
Thailand: Riverfront Night Market Offers Food + Fun + Fashion
Asiatique The Riverfront opened on 27 April 2012, replacing the popular Suan Lum Night Bazaar, which closed down in late 2010. Overlooking Bangkok's legendary Chao Phraya River, a.k.a. the River of Kings, Asiatique is a collection of renovated factories and warehouses that have been given a new lease on life.
Travelogue: Shopping with the Locals in Uptown Osaka
Osaka is famous for shopping, and several shopping arcades crisscross the city. One of the most popular is Shinsaibashi, which is where the locals head to see and be seen - and do some serious retail therapy.
Foodie Friday: Where to Learn How to Appreciate Japanese Sake
A shop and school in Kyoto sells a wide selection of sake and sake accessories. It also serves sake and other beverages as well as light snacks, meals, and sweets. Seminars in sake culture are also offered.
Travelogue: Saying ‘Hello’ to Hello Kitty
Fads come an go but some things endure, and Hello Kitty is one of Japan's most enduring Pop icons. The Japanese Tea House Hello Saryo in Kyoto has a café and a gift shop.
Washington State: Exploring Pioneer Square, Seattle’s Oldest Neighborhood
Pioneer Square in downtown Seattle comprises about 30 square blocks of red brick buildings from the Victorian era, housing numerous restaurants, art galleries, antique shops, clothing boutiques, and junk stores.