Shopping. Who doesn’t like to go shopping once in a while? Or maybe on a regular basis? Shopping does not only does its job of getting us the things that we need, but it has also become synonymous to stress-relief and pampering oneself. If money is not an issue and you are looking for places to shop, you can go to high end stores for your fix. But if you are shopping on a budget, don’t fret because there are so many shopping destinations for budget shoppers like you. We have listed down the top 5 destinations for shopaholics like you and me.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the shopping haven of budget shoppers. You can go around the city in bazaars and stores that offer cheap clothes, shoes, bags and accessories. The best thing about shopping in stalls is that you can exercise your haggling skills so that you can buy more with your money.
Hong Kong
Another Asian city to visit for shopping is Hong Kong. It has an eclectic mix of bargain finds and luxury brands that you can find virtually on the same streets. A lot of people from around Asia come to Hong Kong for shopping trips.
Tokyo, Japan
The Shinjuku District is where a lot of shoppers go to. There are department stores, malls, and luxury brand stores dotting the district that you can go to for your shopping spree. You have to prepare your feet to walk blocks of stores if you want to find the best bargains.
New York, USA
Now if you have the money to burn on clothes, shoes and bags, then New York is the right shopping destination for you. It has all the luxury brands you can ever find: Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Loboutin, Gucci, Prada, the list goes on and on. Fifth Avenue is the most famous area for these expensive brands. New York is one of the most modern shopping destinations you can go to for your shopping satisfaction. You have to be prepared to shell out a considerable amount of money when you decide to shop in New York.
Milan, Italy
When we think of high fashion, we automatically think of Milan. Armani, Versace and other brands are synonymous to Milan’s high end fashion. The city also boasts one of the oldest shopping malls in the world, built in 1877. It holds brands such as Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton. Shopping in Milan is not for the faint of heart. Prepare to pay thousands of dollars on your credit card when you shop in this city. This is definitely not for the budget shopper.
There is nothing wrong in shopping to an excess. As long as you work hard for the money that you will be spending and you will not go into debt doing it, then shop to your heart’s content. But if you spend money that is supposed to be spent on other more important things, like rent and bills, then it becomes a bad habit. You have to be a responsible shopper. If you must use your card in paying for your purchases, make sure to pay the balance in full, otherwise it will accumulate interest and become more expensive. Whenever possible, pay with cash. This way you will see that you are running out of money and be able to control your spending.
