I came upon this shop by chance when I was having a leisurely afternoon wander around Città di…read moreCastello. Its attractive window displays - with even more appealing prices - drew me in. (I had to wait though as the opening times weren't strictly adhered to...) I enjoyed exploring here and discovered that it was an outlet shop for many popular Italian and French designer clothing ranges, encompassing everything from underwear to outerwear, for men and women. That means it can be a little hit and miss though. You'll have to be lucky to find exactly what you're looking for in your size but the reductions are amazing and it doesn't mean that you won't have fun just looking. Being rather piccola (on the small side) I didn't find a huge amount for me but I did find a great gift - a slightly quirky sweat shirt - for a male friend and I enjoyed my visit sufficiently to return...

This curious little shop is quite intriguing. Once you walk past the colourful display of wares…read moreoutside you'll find lots more items of interest in store. From international cook books and 'healthy' spice-infused chocolate bars to handcrafts of almost every type including fabric bags, pretty knitted headbands, costume jewellery and adorable little clay animals. Staff are friendly and, as you might expect, the atmosphere is chilled and full of good intent.

Lovely owners, great service, and a .beautiful selection of books. This is a bookstore for people…read morewho really love books and for meeting other well-read people. Italian language books only!

If you are in Tuscany around Arezzo and Cortona, hoping to find a print copy of the New York Times…read moreInternational Edition, Paolo Faralli's Castiglion Fiorentino newsstand just inside Porta Fiorentina usually has a few copies, €5 apiece, get there between 09.00 and 12.30 and he usually can be found, though because he is also head of the Pro Loco he may be found going about his business nearby. If the store appears to be closed, ask around; he's likely nearby and will be happy to sell you a copy of the latest New York Times International Edition.

We were near Arezzo on the first weekend in the month so we went to see the Antique Market. It was…read moreeverything people say about it. All of this part of town is a huge street maker. It is well worth a trip to see all the stuff people have for sale. We spent about 3 hours and throughly enjoyed it.

One of the best suits and cheaper than discount prices for my teenage son. Wish these stores were…read morein the US!

Got some great, well-fitting, fashionable, and above cheap clothing here…read more As a small guy it's impossible to get good clothes in the US that are fitted. I highly recommend.

This is the IKEA of small adorable things... the Christmas stocking shopper's dream-come-true…read more Notebooks that rival Moleskin books that cost €3. Colorful, cushiony, long yoga mats with carrying straps for €15, unusual glass and cork spice bottles for €1 a piece. And so much more. Toys, coloring books, mask books, useful items for the kitchen, Finnish candies, wrapping paper and ribbons, ceramics, plastic organizers... all well made and originally designed for low low prices. Great value. Founded in Denmark, Flying Tiger stores are going to take the world by storm.