Shopping on a trip not to be ruined

Going on a trip, we are looking forward not only to discover new places, new people and a kitchen, but also a pleasant shopping. How to plan your purchases so as not to have to feel sorry for them?

Of course, much depends on exactly where you are going. For example, from Milan, London or New York, it is impossible to fly without a tightly packed suitcase shopping. However, seasoned shopaholic consumer is able to find the object of desire, even in a remote African village, or halfway to the Pole ...

Typically, during shopping   tourists make about the same error:

1. Zatarivatsya dubious souvenirs nashtampovat in China.
2. Go to international chain stores, branches have long been available in Russian.
3. Begin "pribarahlyatsya" with the first day of vacation, and eventually get the need to buy another suitcase and pay for excess baggage.

That is why it makes sense to plan ahead at least a rough diagram of shopping - that was enough for them not only money, but also power, and space in your suitcase.

Fashion

Of course, dressing in Europe during seasonal Salem very profitable: nice clothes, especially in the mass market category, are two to three times (or even four) cheaper than in Russia. In addition, the chance of finding the right size is much higher. Therefore, find out in advance the address of the largest shopping malls to try as much as possible in one place to buy the most necessary things. Generally, for a "rag" shopping is better to allocate one day closer to the end of the holiday - it is practical.

Search shopping center, you are unlikely to meet in Russia. But do not go deep into the exotic clear: no matter how great the sari or the Tunisian people's mantle - is unlikely this thing will come in handy at home ...

As for shoes, then there are countries which are famous for beautiful shoe products - Portugal, Spain, Italy. Look for stores local brands. There's a chance to make a good purchase is much higher.

Accessories

Jewelry, belts, and other accessories   often worth buying at local markets from the masters, who immediately engaged in their manufacture. You can also look for low-cost and high-quality souvenirs - in tourist areas tend to be sold the same, and at the maximum price. Generally, if you are visiting tours, buy souvenirs near the attractions themselves, as a rule, they're the highest quality.

Hygiene items, perfumes and cosmetics

Sometimes it becomes necessary to leave any items of hygiene - cotton swabs, shampoo, napkins. The best place to buy all this - the usual city supermarket "local", where all these little things are cheaper all. Of course, you can find them in tourist shops, but the price is several times higher. By the way, "beach" things like sun cream, slippers and towels are also a lot cheaper to buy in the city supermarket.

Perfumes and cosmetics   luxury brands without the need is not worth buying at the resort: much cheaper and safer to do it at the airport or during a flight in shops duty-free.

Books, maps and guides

If you read in English, you can buy road books almost anywhere. However, in the past few years, almost all the popular resorts, you can find maps and guidebooks in Russian. Look for them at the souvenir stands or near the tourist information office.

Luxury and antiques

Before buying paintings, expensive things on the "flea market" or in an antique shop, learn the customs rules: you need to buy some specific documents and to issue an export permit. Especially watch out for this when buying books, carpets, sculptures, old clothes and art objects.

Food and drink

Some of the countries badly want to bring edible souvenirs. For example, in Spain - ham from France - cheese from England - Worcestershire sauce or a jar of Marmite ... Generally, if you are taking products in the luggage (and it is the best way of transportation), no problem. Exception - a sparkling wine. If you want to bring home a champagne or cava, it is better to buy bottles in duty free. But an ordinary non-carbonated drink can safely fly in a suitcase with rigid bumpers - of course, it is necessary to pre-wrap bottles in a soft elastic clothing and impose things.

TAX-FREE: tax return for the goods

We remind you that the tourists have the right to a refund of the tax on the goods, which are paid when buying the country's citizens. Documents for a refund decorate the store, having the sign " TAX-FREE ". Sometimes the rules require that you do not unpack (shopping bag with special seal the tape) - while at the airport before check-in you need to contact your tax refund, buying and submit documents to return and get the money.

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