When We Talk About Travel, We Mean SHOPPING

Many cities are heavens for shopping designer products. Every year between December and February, the time coinciding with the end of the year and the beginning of the sale season, not only will designer boutiques have sales, but also a large number of outlets will put out even more discounts. Many designer products can be seen at a shocking discount of 70% off. Doesn’t it just sound irresistible?

This article will provide you with the world's best tourist shopping tips. In this article you will read about where you can travel to, where you can score great deals at, the characteristics of numerous discount stores for designer products, what delicious restaurants you can stop at to take a rest and alleviate your hunger, as well as tips on how to commute to your shopping heaven.

The Roman Colosseum and Suburban Discount Outlets

When the Colosseum project was completed, the celebration went on for 100 days. The rulers of ancient Rome forced 5,000 animals and 3,000 people consisting of slaves, prisoners of war, and criminals, to take the stage and “put on a performance,” which meant fighting to their death. This blood bath of human vs. animal and human vs. human lasted for 100 days until the lives of all 5,000 animals and 3,000 humans were taken. No wonder some people say that if you stand on the stage, scoop up a handful of soil and grasp it in your hand, you can see the blood stains printed on your palm and hear the sounds of roaring beasts and Gladiators clashing their swords.

After experiencing the hair-raising Colosseum, the next best thing to do is to go shopping and relax. In the suburbs of Rome, the Castel Romano Designer Outlet has a lot of products on sale at half price while some international brands are on sale at 40% off. The thing about this outlet is that there is a large selection of brands, and a big range of products, especially second and third tier brands. It has the largest Burberry boutique in Italy, with a wide collection of products of various designs and styles, more than anywhere else. The Ferragamo boutique here also carries an abundant collection. Non-EU members can also enjoy sales tax rebates; it is recommended that you do all your shopping in one place so that you can receive a higher tax rebate. With regards to transportation recommendations, it is best to take the tourist bus from the Rome train station. 13 Euros can buy you one adult round-trip ticket. Business hours are Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, and Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm.

The Milan Cathedral and Salvagente

Milan is a globally famous city of fashion and design. Prada, Versace, Gucci, and many other brands have originated from Milan. The Milan Cathedral is undoubtedly the essence of the spirit of fashion design of Milan. With 135 minarets piercing the sky and more than 6,000 beautiful and complex statues, each fine and elegant detail screams meticulous aesthetic taste. The Milan Cathedral, whose construction spanned over six centuries, clearly embodies the architecture styles and aesthetic attainments of each time period, from the Gothic, to the Neo-classic, and to the Baroque, mapping the changes of Milanese’s aesthetic taste. At sunset, the sun shines through the stained glass windows and the solemn cathedral suddenly becomes colorful, divinity

within softness, peace within beauty. Coming out from the Milan Cathedral, you can go to the discount store to hunt for some deals. Within the city there are two stores which locals love to frequent: Salvagente discount store and D Magazine discount store. The Milan suburb has the largest outlet in northern Italy: Serravalle Designer Outlet, where you can find all kinds of designer products.

Salvagente is one of the discount stores located in downtown Milan, only 3 kilometers from Milan Central Train Station. It is also very convenient to take the bus, given that you don’t commute during rush hour. If you take a taxi, it costs about 10-20 Euros. The store usually sells off-season designer clothing such as Armani, YSL Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, and Chloé. If you are in luck, you may even find some very cheap small accessories.

Boston Harvard University andNewbury Street

In 1636, Harvard University was established by vote of the Great and General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony as the first university in the United States. For nearly 400 years, it has been at the center of the academic world as a key institution in the dissemination of knowledge, glorified by the flares of the development of the American economy and the sunlight of the world’s most advanced civilization. The campus layout and architectural style of Harvard University is not the most modern. Nostalgia is an inherited tradition, forever a part of Harvard, and also the source of its strength.

In addition to Harvard University, Boston is also a shopper's paradise. From trendy brands to vintage finds, from famous department stores to discount basement hideaways, Boston offers tourists a wide range of products. From highend products to those for meeting basic needs,from international brands to local Boston products, Boston presents tourists with great

shopping opportunities. There are a few recommended shopping locations in Boston. One of them is the commercial shopping district of Newbury Street. This is due to the fact that Newbury Street is the most attention-garnering shopping district in all of the United States. Known as "Boston's Rodeo Drive,” it is located in the Back Bay area, it has everything one could ask for from top-notch brands to cheap everyday commodities. Second on the list of recommendations is Copley Square. Many European brands can be found here such as Louis Vuitton, Coach, Christian Dior, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, and Tiffany .

The Royal Palace of Brussels and Maasmechelen Discount Outlet

The Royal Palace of Brussels in Belgium serves as the city museum, displaying items such as exquisite brocade paintings, ceramic art, brassware, and platinum furnishings. The third floor showcases the clothing which the governments of various countries and celebrities gifted to "Brussels’ First Citizen," little pee boy Julien.

After visiting the Royal Palace of Brussels, you can go to Maasmechelen Discount Outlet. Although it cannot compete with Fidenza in Milan in terms of fancy appearance, the quantity and price of the products are by no means lacking. Although local brand awareness is not very high, Maasmechelen is still suitable for savvy shopaholics. The products of the 95 boutiques are as low as 60% off throughout the entire year; as a result, the shops of Maasmechelen Discount Outlet are worth combing through. You can easily purchase a basic Calvin Klein shirt or T-shirt for 20-30 Euros and Miss Sixty jeans and skirts at a little over 20 Euros.

After shopping you can also go to Belgium's only wine castle, Wijnkasteel Genoels-Elderen, to taste the mellow wine of Belgium. While you’re at it, you can also have some chocolate at Leonidas, a world-renown gourmet delicacy.