The Friendly Planet Newsletter
Published Oct 9, 2021
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IMOT photo by Dana Friedlander
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Enticing worldwide markets
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Our travelers consistently report (and we enthusiastically agree) that a visit to a local market ranks among the most enjoyable activities while on tour, and this is true across all destinations. It's at the local markets that you find the authentic foods, spices, clothing, artifacts and so much more. You won't find a better place to rub shoulders with the locals while practicing the fine art of negotiation. The markets are noisy places, with the shouts of merchants offering their wares rising above a thrum of continuous, friendly banter. Enticing aromas of local food cooked on-site blend with the pungent odors of fresh meats, fish and sometimes unrecognizable edibles that you'll want to photograph if not taste. Traditional, colorful clothing and textiles flutter above the crowded stalls, often appearing like a flapping roof over the market's lanes. A visit to one of these markets is an exciting part of any itinerary, and at Friendly Planet, we make sure to include the best for you to experience.
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This bustling market is the largest in Tel Aviv and a perfect place to shop with the locals for the freshest fruits and vegetables, fragrant spices, clothing and even the newest electronics.
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A colorful Indian market featuring some of the finest woven products in the region handcrafted by the OtavaleƱo indigenous locals.
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Thailand's famous market of floating stalls bustling with boats and vendors selling tropical fruits and other delights.
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One of the best markets in the region, Pisac, located in the Sacred Valley, is the place to find vibrant textiles, souvenirs, delicious empanadas for snacking while shopping, and hand-made crafts and clothing made by Peruvian artisans.
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A maze of covered walkways brimming with hundreds of retailers offering an array of eye-catching gold pieces crafted in a variety of carats.
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Satiate your pallet and ignite your senses with the aromatic spices wafting through the air of this famous Marrakech market.
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