One of the first things on any travelers list of places to see in a new city is the local markets. It’s a great way to dive into the culture of a new location. You can see where the locals shop, what kind of foods they eat, see bizarre meat and fish you never knew existed, and sample some delicious new food from the food carts or stands that are surely to be nearby. Here are five of the most amazing and colorful markets I’ve visited around the world.
#1 La Boqueria – Barcelona, Spain
Lots of delicious colorful candy!
An assortment of tongue
Lambs Head
Dragon Fruit
Delicious Fruits
Fruits and Vegetables
#2 Russian Market – Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Too many colors to choose!
What in the world could that be hanging on the left?
You can buy literally anything you could need at this market.
Not sure what you would need this stuff for...
Literally everything. I even bought a copy of Madden for Xbox 360 for a couple bucks here...
#3 Ben Thanh Market – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Dry Goods
LiNH LAN?
Lots of bags
Doublemint!
Yummy... maybe?
Don't all those grasshoppers look delicious!?
#4 Christmas Market – Frankfurt, Germany
It looks cold!
It was very busy.
We visited a few days before Christmas 2007
In a beautiful square in Frankfurt
A German Christmas Tree
# 5 Sardar Market – Jodhpur, India
What is she even selling?
What? You don't buy your dishes in a place like this?
Those are some sweet pink glasses that kid has on.
That little kid and his mom look mad that they're in my picture
I love India!
