This independent boutique is a treasure-trove of modern gifts and homeware inspired by Oriental designs. The products are truly unique and it is a must for someone looking for the distinctive piece. The mix of decadence and girlieness is one of a kind!

www.BirdCageBoutique.com
1st floor in Kingly Court; the haven for independent boutiques off Carnaby Street.

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A local craft/Brazilian art store in the heart of Ipanema, very close to the beach, in Rio de Janeiro. Everybody knows how rich with art and culture Brazil is, the weird thing is that it's very difficult to find a decent store, with no cheesy stuff, to buy for nice prices. Brazil & Cia products are selected among the largest crafts and popular art centers in Brazil. They have Brazilian popular art objects that reflect important aspects of the local culture. The products are exquisite, alive. Makes you want to buy it all, for your home and as souvenirs for relatives and friends.

Rua Maria Quitéria 27 Ipanema (50 m from the beach)
Tel.: +55 (21) 2267-4603
www.brasilecia.com.br/

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This is an amazing chocolate shop. Not only does it sell beautifully presented chocolates, but it also has chocolate cakes, such as amazing Mille Feuille.

It is between the main square and the market on Calle de los Derechos, but I don't recall its name.

Calle de los Derechos

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This spot is along the river Rhine, north of Frankfurt between the cities of Mainz (south) and Koblenz (north).

The rock and the surroundings (castles, vineyards) are really impressive and in the villages around (Bacharach, Lorsch), you can really taste good (and not sweet) German wine.

Also try Hotel Fetz in Dorscheid for wine and food. The left side of the river tends to be a bit nicer but there is a jewel of a butcher's shop in a small village called Bornich just above St Goarshausen. The sausages and smoked hams are all hand made right there and the meat comes from local farmers, mainly. You will really find a huge variety of traditional German meats with very friendly service but they take cash only! They are so good, they used to supply Chancellor Schroeder when he visited the area with foreign statesmen/women.

Metzgerei
56348 Bornich, Rheinstrasse 7
Phone: +49 6771 7344

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