Planning a trip to Australia? You'll be happy to hear that Australia has plenty of opportunities for shopping; the country has more to offer than wild kangaroos and koalas, boomerangs, and didgeridoos (not that I have anything against any of them).
Useful conversions: Right now, one Australia dollar (AUD) converts to about $1.06 USD. One kilogram is about 2.2 lbs. Regarding sizing for women, an 8 is typically the smallest size found in shirts or dresses, and it is equivalent to a small or a US 4, where as a 20 is a US 16. Shoe sizing is generally the same,
College Essentials
by Kendall Ryan June 9th, 2010 | Budget, Coupons, Sales, Travel Shopping
Here comes college! Stores like Bed Bath and Beyond are revving their engines for college dorm season! Save those 20% off coupons! Even if they are expired…SAVE THEM! Most stores will take them!
This time last year, I began my weekly visits to Bed Bath and Beyond. It began with a few small purchases such as a desk lamp and a shower tote. Then, it turned into bed bug protectors, and then the Egyptian cotton fiber bed. The list goes on! So, Mom, here is the list of MUST HAVES for your child’s first year of college!
This time last year, I began my weekly visits to Bed Bath and Beyond. It began with a few small purchases such as a desk lamp and a shower tote. Then, it turned into bed bug protectors, and then the Egyptian cotton fiber bed. The list goes on! So, Mom, here is the list of MUST HAVES for your child’s first year of college!
- The Bed: keep an
Cape Town, South Africa
by Jaclyn Abergas March 18th, 2010 | Travel Shopping
Usually when people (myself included) talk about South Africa, they think of safaris, animals, outdoor adventures, and nature. Rarely do they think about shopping. But, yes, shopping can be done here.
There are basically three kinds of places you can spend your money in Cape Town: malls, markets and factory shops.
Shopping Malls
There are seven major shopping malls in Cape Town, and this list includes: Cavendish Square, Constantia Village, Bayside Centre, Tygervalley, Somerset Mall, Canal Walk and, probably the best mall here, V&A Waterfront.
The best thing about these malls is you can buy almost anything South Africa offers here. From original and
There are basically three kinds of places you can spend your money in Cape Town: malls, markets and factory shops.
Shopping Malls
There are seven major shopping malls in Cape Town, and this list includes: Cavendish Square, Constantia Village, Bayside Centre, Tygervalley, Somerset Mall, Canal Walk and, probably the best mall here, V&A Waterfront.
The best thing about these malls is you can buy almost anything South Africa offers here. From original and
Shopping In Madrid
by Jaclyn Abergas February 25th, 2010 | Travel Shopping
I know the economy's bad right now. So, it's more important to know where to go to spend your money wisely, right? Here are more cities that you can visit to boost their economy by shopping.
Madrid, Spain
Although there are a lot department stores in Madrid, small specialty stores are its specialty. And there are dozens of shops that can be found in a number of shopping districts. Let me take you to them.
Salamanca
Salamanca is home to Calle Goya, Madrid's main shopping street. If you're looking for high-end, luxury items, Calle Goya is the place to visit. You'll be
Madrid, Spain
Although there are a lot department stores in Madrid, small specialty stores are its specialty. And there are dozens of shops that can be found in a number of shopping districts. Let me take you to them.
Salamanca
Salamanca is home to Calle Goya, Madrid's main shopping street. If you're looking for high-end, luxury items, Calle Goya is the place to visit. You'll be
Where Should You Shop In 2010?
by Jaclyn Abergas February 9th, 2010 | Travel Shopping
There are two more locations that people loved for shopping in 2009: Bangkok, Thailand and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Bangkok, Thailand
Everybody shops in Bangkok because everything is cheap here. And the vendors in Bangkok sell everything imaginable. It's amazing how they can do that. So, where do you go in Bangkok to shop for the best deals?
Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of the largest markets in the world and open only on the weekends. A shopper's paradise, stalls in Chatuchak Market sells anything and everything from clothes to books to plants, antiques, housewares and many more things that would be
Bangkok, Thailand
Everybody shops in Bangkok because everything is cheap here. And the vendors in Bangkok sell everything imaginable. It's amazing how they can do that. So, where do you go in Bangkok to shop for the best deals?
Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of the largest markets in the world and open only on the weekends. A shopper's paradise, stalls in Chatuchak Market sells anything and everything from clothes to books to plants, antiques, housewares and many more things that would be
