Author: Flash Parker

Bucket list beaches

Journey with us to beaches iconic, remote, unknown, and spectacular

San Francisco Market, Quito, Ecuador

Panama hats, local South American cuisine, and a herbal healer…this market has it all

Naschmarkt, Vienna, Austria

The history of this market dates to the 17th century

La Mariscal, Quito, Ecuador

The La Mariscal district is the best shopping destination in Quito

Sadar Market, Jodhpur, India

Sadar offers a wild, once-in-a-lifetime market experience.

Alodaw Pauk Pagoda Market, Inle Lake, Myanmar

Alodaw and the equally alluring Augban Market offer glimpses at everyday Burmese life that are at once thrilling and fleeting

Night Market, Luang Prabang, Laos

Many of the items you’ll bargain for can be had at a real deal – especially if you’re willing to buy in bulk

Somphet Market, Chiang Mai, Thailand

This is an excellent market to gather flowers, textiles, and random bric-a-brac you probably don’t need, but will have a grand old time buying

Pansari Bazaar, Jaisalmer, India

Pansari Bazaar is Jaisalmer’s oldest market, which is saying something when you consider the age of this ancient Rajasthani gem.

Albert Cuyp Market, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Flowers, clogs and pot seeds – what’s not to love about Amsterdam’s outdoor markets?

Curio and Craft Market, Mukuni, Livingstone, Zambia

If you’re willing to bargain and barter, you’ll be able to come away with any number of interesting trinkets

Exit Glacier, Alaska, USA

The stunning trek to Exit Glacier is a remarkable mix of backcountry and trail trekking