Shopping reviews

When you have basked enough on the sun, and laying on the beach or on the pool deck feels a tad boring, it is time to check Providenciales' shopping malls. We took taxi from our resort to Ports of Call that sounded pretty ok, at least on the paper.

The mall was very sleepy, and there were not muc... More >

Powell Street Plaza is one of the four shopping centers in Emeryville. It makes me wonder how on earth one can fit four profitable shopping centers in a town with population of 7,000? On the other hand, Emeryville has 20,000 workers, so maybe the owners have done their math.

Anyhow, this particul... More >

Milan is one of the best destinations for haute couture clothing, shoes, boots and accessories. All of these can be found stylishly executed in Prada shops, found nearby Duomo (in Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II) and in the golden rectangle (on Via Monte Napoleone).

The shops are worth of a visit ... More >

If you are looking for stylish and sleek fashion in the Big Apple and you happen to carry a hefty wallet, consider visiting one of the Prada stores spread around the city. The Italian fashion house is renown for ultra-chic and minimalistic designs. You can satisfy most of your fashion needs, as Prad... More >

Prada Epicenter in SoHo is one-of-a-kind shopping experience. The shop itself is an architectural gem and the garments are just adorable. Prepare to find a lot of black, exclusive sneakers, tower-like high heel shoes and boots, and a good selection of handbags, wallets and travel gear.

I have fou... More >

Lahti is known as a city of carpenters, and their organisation, Pro Puu ry, has established nice offices, a gallery, shop and workspaces near Sibelius Hall next to the lake.

The gallery hosts monthly exhibitions and theme varies quite a lot, but it is always related to wood in some manner.

The... More >

Update July 20, 2010. The shop has been closed.

Update August 5, 2007. The shop has not been closed, but it has just moved to Mannerheimintie 2. I've updated the contact details and the content to reflect the current situation. Also the photo is changed.

Update July 9, 2007. The shop has been ... More >

If you are in need of groceries in southern parts of Miami downtown, go to Publix on SW 7th Street. The huge supermarket probably can cater all your needs. The selection is excellent and the people working there are more than willing to help you to find the stuff you are looking for.

There is pre... More >

Rasputin Music is a music store chain originated from Berkeley where they have their main shop. Their San Francisco store is in an extremely good position on Powell Street, very near Market Street.

If you are a fan of alternative music genres, Rasputin Music may be your best bet in San Francisco;... More >

Red Shoe is a small shoe store on Fredrikinkatu -- the fashion boutique district in Helsinki. They sell predominantly Italian shoes and boots that are not available in any other store in Finland.

Despite the size of the store, the selection is surprisingly large -- the store almost doubles as a s... More >