Shopping trips
Europe on a plate: foodie holiday itineraries in France, Spain and Belgium
Make the local cuisine the highlight of a trip, with perfect pintxos in San Sebastián, great galettes in Saint-Malo, and brilliant beers in Ghent
Annie Bennett, John Brunton and Carolyn Boyd
20, Nov, 2021 @7:00 AM
Bring it home: stay, try and buy holiday getaways
Ten of the best small-scale UK stays showcasing furnishings and artwork that you can purchase before, during or after your break
Nell Card
24, Oct, 2021 @6:00 AM
A local’s guide to Málaga: five great things to do
Great places to shop, walk, eat and drink, as selected by Mark Holness, a cafe owner who moved from London to the Andalucían city
Interview by Annie Bennett
25, Sep, 2021 @10:00 AM
‘Even the car park is idyllic’: 10 of the best UK farm shops chosen by readers
Your picks take in fresh local fare from the Hebrides to Cornwall with many having great eating areas and fun farm activities
Guardian readers
02, Sep, 2021 @10:00 AM
10 of Britain’s best indie bookshops
We mark Independent Bookshop Week with an expert’s pick of 10 stores embedded in local life, from Edinburgh to Brixton
Louise Boland
18, Jun, 2021 @10:00 AM
10 of the best independent record shops in London
It’s Record Store Day on Saturday. To celebrate we asked the author and photographer of London’s Record Shops to choose their favourites
Garth Cartwright and Quintina Valero
11, Jun, 2021 @6:00 AM
12 of the UK’s best independent bookshops, chosen by readers
From old tales to new thinking, gardening to science fiction, our tipsters find literary nourishment – and cake, too – at these indie booksellers
Guardian readers
22, Apr, 2021 @10:00 AM
Room service: the best of luxury hotels, at home
Longing for a relaxing weekend? Pamper yourself with these stylish products from leading hotels in your own house
Sarah Turner
31, Jan, 2021 @11:00 AM
Souk it and see: a virtual guided shopping tour of Marrakech
Like many holiday destinations, Morocco is reeling from the pandemic, but a new online tour is connecting artisans with shoppers – and bringing a glimmer of hope
Lorna Parkes
14, Dec, 2020 @6:30 AM
'It's lovely to be back': on the streets of three-tier England as lockdown lifts
Traders and hospitality venues open their doors to the public in tiers 1, 2, 3 ready for Christmas
Steven Morris, Amy Walker and Joanna Partridge
02, Dec, 2020 @6:56 PM
Stanfords travel bookshop launches crowdfunding project as it fights for survival
Beloved London travel and map specialist has launched an online scheme to help stave off closure
Lois Pryce
02, Nov, 2020 @12:44 PM
Where's my Waitrose? Why swanky supermarkets are rare in Australia
New top-tier Australian supermarkets take inspiration from overseas but we are still behind in terms of experience
Sofia Levin
15, Sep, 2020 @12:00 AM
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