Shopping

London

For just about anyone traveling to London, shopping has been relegated to souvenir or specialty item shopping due to the rising currency exchange. Though you aren’t likely to find a bargain when shopping in London, the city’s markets such as the ones on Portobello Road are worth checking out whether you plan to buy something or not.

London is on par with New York and Paris as a major fashion capital. Regent Street is one of the vital veins of this shopping network. Many of the most popular brand stores and bargain outlets can be found here. Nearby, department store enthusiasts will enjoy a stroll along either Oxford Street or Knightsbridge. These streets are home to the ever-popular Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Some English goods to look for include Wedgewood or Royal Doulton porcelains, teas, jams, teddy bears and just about anything else from Harrods.