Evangelina wrote a comment in my blog: The Stark Beauty Of Nature - The Pinnacles And Lancelin; "I have a wish, I would really like to go to one place that is on the Heritage List of every country I visit and have a photo from here". I told her that I never thought to visit those kind of places, but then tt reminds me that in nearly every country I've ever visited, I always visit their famous markets. LOL
So here, I want to share with some of you market places that I've been to.
1. The Floating Market, Bangkok, Thailand
It's one of the must visit places in Bangkok. Though it becomes too touristy, it still retain some of its authenticity and local flavours. These kinds of floating markets are common in Thailand and really serve the local communities.
2. The Central Market (Mercato Centrale), Florence, Italy
You can't help from wanting to buy everything there is in the market. From fresh produce, to dried products. Though we, my friends and I, faced a language barrier, we don't speak Italian, we managed to buy a few fresh fruits.
3. Bunburry Farmers Market, Perth, Australia
I had to admit that my friends and I were went a bit crazy when we visited this market. Every thing looked so delicious. Since we stayed in an apartment during our stay in Perth this time round, we bought fresh produce to cook, and I bought all kinds of fruits. I just went a little bit nuts. LOL
4. The Night Market, Malaysia
The night market is very common in Malaysia. Normally it starts as early as 5pm and ends around 10pm. Normally it happens once every week at various residential areas. You can get all kinds of things from fresh produce, dairy products, accessories, dress and other stuff. I love visiting these kinds of markets to get fresh produce and food. (sorry for the not so sharp images. LOL.)
For me, visiting a local market when I was in a foreign country was like immersing a lit bit of myself in the local culture. It's the cheapest and easiest way to know the local. Maybe you can share with others about your local market.
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As you well say, visiting markets it's a good way to involve yourself in local society. I remember so well the one in Bangkok, actually it was the one that most amazed me, surely because it's the most different to the ones I'm used to. I also remember its night market 'Patpong' where you could buy everything, and I mean 'everything' lol... well I just bought a fake Rolex watch :D
As for the market in my town I tell you it has nothing special, even I haven't visited it in many years so no need to go there if you ever come haha...
Please don't get tired of writing about your travels o.k.? It's also a cheap way of traveling for us :D
you reminded me of Damascus and its old markets which are the most famous attribute of it.. In Damascus, there is The Silk Market, The seeds Market, The Tailors Market, The Toys Markets, the Stationary Market, The Forging Market, The Strings Market, The Cardamom Market.. and so on..
Also There are Markets which were active once per week such as Friday Markets..
I enjoyed the photos and the blog..
Thanks for sharing :)
Noas, I'm so inspired, *.*, I really want to travel but there are so many constraints to that plan. Though I'm not a buyer type person, I'd love to see local kinds of stuff and foreign fruits. There are so many deals and promos to wander this planet but unfortunately, I don't have time to spend.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I felt the ambiance and spirit of these photos, the feeling that I'm missing something precious... @,@
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