Condé Nast TravelerOct 16, 2026
20 Extraordinary Shops Worth Traveling For, Chosen by The Shopkeepers
From 100-year-old family-run operations to contemporary boutiques, these beautiful shops each offer a distinct sense of place and a dedication to craft.
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- McTavishPlaceSurfboard shop and headquarters with wave-like roofline.
- Elsewhere
- Marin MontagutSightParis, FranceGreen shop with whimsical watercolor scenes on ceramics.
- Notary Ceramics and HomePlacePortland, United StatesOffers minimalist earthenware, porcelain lighting, and bell chimes.
- James Smith and SonsPlaceLondon, United KingdomMaking umbrellas since 1830 with Victorian storefront.
- TruckPlaceOsaka, JapanFlagship offers thoughtfully designed furniture and home goods.
- Bird CoffeeCaféOsaka, JapanHomey café for a drink and donut.
- ChommiesPlaceCape Town, South AfricaSells pet items with a painted facade and playful interiors.
- Caza das Vellas LoretoPlaceLisbon, PortugalOne of world's oldest candle shops, operating since 1789.
- AlaturcahousePlaceIstanbul, TurkeyFour-story townhouse transformed into a library of rugs.
- Il PapiroPlaceFlorence, ItalyFlagship on Via Camillo Cavour for hand-marbled paper goods.
- Lulu StoriesPlaceLamu Island, KenyaBeachside shop with handwoven kikoy wraps and linen button-downs.
- Lulu Stories HomeHotelLamu Island, KenyaRustic two-bedroom stay available for booking.
- Iris HantverkPlaceStockholm, SwedenFlagship location for handcrafted household and cleaning brushes.
- MoroHotelMarrakech, MoroccoBoutique hotel and shop with scents, skincare, and dresses.
- SavapilePlaceAthens, GreeceOnly remaining straw-hat maker in Greece, founded in 1960.
- Campbell's of BeaulyPlaceBeauly, United KingdomOutfitter with original timber counters for bespoke coats.
- Palace AtelierPlaceJaipur, IndiaConcept store with candy-colored interior and pop art twist.
- Calzados CorreaPlaceBuenos Aires, ArgentinaShop offering Oxford shoes and coordinating leather belts.
- Saddler and Co.PlaceDubbo, AustraliaMinimalist shop with heirloom saddles and leather accessories.
- Zeri CraftsPlaceSalmiya, KuwaitShop with contemporary interpretations of heritage crafts.
- Antoinette PoissonPlaceParis, FranceStudio invoking 18th-century decorative art of domino papers.
