Shopping reviews

Apple seems to be able to find the premium spots for their stores in every city with a sizable geek population. Emeryville is not an exception, the store is located on the fashionable Bay Street Shops area.

The store itself is not very huge, especially when compared to Apple's flagship store acro... More >

The most stylish computers (at least currently) in London are sold on Apple Store on Regent Street. The store is located in an impressive Victorian building with large windows decorated with ornaments. Inside, the style changes instantly to the so well known Apple style; a lot of white and glass, co... More >

Apple's flagship store is a truly landmark at the southeast corner of Central Park, despite the fact that the entire store is under the street level. Only the entrance, a huge glass cube with simple Apple logo and nothing else, is visible to the street. But that is just enough to guide people to the... More >

Apple Store is the coolest place to buy Macs, accessories and software in the big apple. The shop is very airy and filled with exciting Apple gadgets. Expect to find all the latest stuff there.

The first floor hosts most of the gadgets and on the second room you find Genius Bar, where you can ask... More >

Apple has a miniscule retail store in Stanford Shopping Center. Despite the size, the store hosts a wide variety of Apple computers, displays, iPODs and accessories.

The store is designed to resemble Apple hardware: stainless steel walls and white ceiling and floors. The items are placed spacious... More >

Apple has a branded outlet in Wheelock Place mall. You can buy some Apple merchandise, such as iPODs, from any bigger vendor in generic IT malls, but this store has the whole repertoure from Apple.

The store is surprisingly small, busy and loudy. All the stuff is crammed into a miniscule space th... More >

Via Manzoni 31 is the address for all Armani fans visiting Milan. The whole block is filled with Armani shops, including (but no limited to) Emporio Armani, Armani Jeans and Armani Casa. Two full floors are devoted to items of high fashion. All aspects of life are catered -- may your need be a celeb... More >

If you run out of books or decide to extend your stay, Asia Books on second floor of Sailom Pavilion shopping mall is an excellent destination for purchasing some more. Unlike traditional Thai bookstores, there are only English books -- and one Finnish, to my big surprise.

The prices are understa... More >

B Cover has a small window facing Kurfürstendamm, but the bags on display are so colourful and geometric in shape that there is always at least one or two persons looking into the shop.

The bags are their own design, and they really set you apart from the crowds -- in a positive manner. Prepare ... More >

Oz Baby is a huge baby and children store in a semi-industrial zone a few kilometers from the Turku downtown. The trip is worth the drive, as the selection is unbeatable in the Turku region.

The place looks a bit like a factory store, but unfortunately the prices are on normal high-street level. ... More >