Shopping reviews

Osuuskunta Tupapuoti is a collective shop offering crafts from several different people. Most of the items sold there are decorative, and thus the price is reasonable compared to, for example, knive or full-blown chair (available in some other stores in Fiskars).

Personally, I'm not a fan of deco... More >

Ottomaani is one of the leading furniture and interiors shop in Turku. Located in the poshy neighbourhood nearby the river and the cathedral, the store is well in walking distance from the busier shopping streets nearby the market square.

You can find both Finnish and international design classic... More >

Oulun Kauppahalli on the market square is a traditional Finnish collection of small shops selling special foods, souveniers and other interesting items. The shops or stalls are along two corridors and the place is pleasant for a short stroll if you are in the neighbourhood. The prices are higher com... More >

Oulun Koru is big jewelry store in Finnish standards. All relevant brands are available from watches to jewelry and silverware.

The staff is very helpful and knows enough to answer even some of the more peculiar questions.

Oulun Koru is not for cheapskates. Finland in general is not a good pla... More >

If you travel to Thailand from any colder country -- like say Finland -- in the middle of winter, you might find it hard to buy any suitable clothes for your children for the trip. Fortunately, you can solve this problem by visiting Ovo in Central World Plaza shopping mall and buy quite inexpensive ... 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 >

Pacific Department Store has at least two stores around the city: one in Xujiahui and another on Central HuaiHai Road near the HuangPi Road metro station. The both stores are mostly filled with Asian brands, but there are some international labels as well.

The perks with this store are the bargai... More >

Pacific Digital Plazas 1 and 2 are good starting points for hunting down any IT gadgets. The first floor sells mostly laptops and PDA styled gadgets. There is also a miniscule Apple store in the middle of the Plaza 2. The upper floor have mixed selection of shops, but if you're after components, you... More >

Paragon is one of the top-end malls on Orchard Road, housing brands such as Prada, Versace and others. Not all stores are designated for the rich and the famous, as there are Diesel, Benetton and other brands, too, available in the mall.

The lower level of the mall has, as usual, a food court tha... More >

Paul Frank, the designer with cute monkey insignia, has a store in the downtown San Francisco on Sutter Street.

Do not be afraid, all clothes do not sport the monkey and are not childish at all. There are also "zoo type" garments and accessories, especially bags seem to have a lot of animals in t... More >