Markets are one of the places that I like to visit when I travel to new places. I think local markets are very interesting places to just wander around and see everything that the local people have brought to the market. Without a doubt, I know that there will be something in these markets that I have never seen before.
I know that when I go to a local market in a foreign country that it will be interesting to see the products that are being sold but many times the people in the market will be just as interesting and entertaining. The people in local markets are a real vision of the culture and they are usually a glimpse back at where the culture has come from because many of these people are still doing things the old way. They haven’t adopted to the modern ways of doing things. They make their products the old way, they dress the old way and they have the ideologies of the old ways.
The posts that will be shown under this category are the local markets that I have been able to photograph in my travels around the world. I hope that you will enjoy seeing these markets and that I will be able to communicate what it is like to walk through these local market.
Raohe Street Night Market is a great place to taste a variety of authentic Taiwanese street food. To say that night markets are popular in Taiwan would be an understatement as there are over 100 night markets in Taiwan. The Shilin Night market is the most famous and the largest night market in Taiwan but…
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The Bangkok Flower Market is one of the top five ranked flower market in the world. The Bangkok Flower Market is located just off the Chao Phraya River in the historical district close to the Grand Palace and Wat Po. Typical to most of Bangkok’s markets, it is a maze of narrow lanes and countless…
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Weaving and braiding straw has played a part in Bahamian culture since the early 1940s. The original open air straw market in Nassau, Bahamas covered an entire block on Bay Street. Vendors in the market would craft baskets to carry fruit and weave nets for fish traps to support the island lifestyle. After World War…
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The Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is located 60 miles west of Bangkok, Thailand and is open only in the mornings seven days a week. Floating markets in Thailand are markets where small boats sell produce, crafts, and souvenirs alongside land based shops on the banks of rivers, streams or canals. The existing water markets have…
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Clarke Quay is five block of restored shophouses and warehouses that have been converted into a trendy riverside night time entertainment spot. The restored warehouses alongside the converted shophouses make for a modern stylish atmosphere. It is located along the Singapore River on the edge of Singapore’s Central Business District. Restaurants and Bars The Clarke…
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Market Hall is a residential and office building with an oversized market running through its center that is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This spectacular building is unique in almost every aspect. Its modern architecture resembles a horseshoe-shaped arch but on the outside it reminded me of a futuristic airplane hangar. The building is 11 stories…
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Ben Thanh Market is Vietnam’s largest market and is located in District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City. The main entrance is the south entrance where the clock tower is located. Entering the market can be a little intimidating as it is full of products being sold from wall to wall. The market is over…
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The Madinat Jumeirah complex is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It consists of a couple of luxury resorts, restaurants, cafes and the shopping center is built in the traditional Arabic style. The shopping center known as the Souk Madinat Jumeirah is a recreation of a traditional souk with narrow walkways and relaxing courtyards. One…
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Asiatique The Riverfront is a night market that features an open air mall and bazaar. It is located along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok and the easiest way to get to it is by boat as boat taxis drop people off along the 300 meter riverfront boardwalk. The market was converted from the former…
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Chatuchak Weekend Market is the largest market in Asia. The market covers an area of 35 acres and has more than 8,000 market stalls. On a typical weekend more than 200,000 people will come to wander through the market looking for good buys. Most of the market is covered but there is a walking street…
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Pike Place Market is the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the United States and is located in Seattle, Washington. The market began selling produce to the public in 1907 and now is one of the most popular destinations in the city for both locals and visitors. Today Pike Place Market is multilevel with over…
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