China (China) - a state in East Asia
SHOPPING In large government stores and food shops prices are fixed. Bargaining is possible and…

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Hungary - a state in Central Europe
SHOPPING From Hungary, you can bring Tokay wine, "Unicum" - a bitter tonic tincture of…

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The Federative Republic of Brazil is the largest South American country by area and population.
ABOUT BRAZILIAN HOTELS Most Brazilian hotels have a category from 3 to 5 "stars". In…

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Albania - a state in south-eastern Europe
SHOPPING As a souvenir from Albania, you can bring a copy of one of the…

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Malta – an island nation in southern Europe in the Maltese archipelago

SHOPPING
Typically, shops are open from 9:00 to 19:00, on Saturdays until 20:00 (lunchtime, or siesta, lasts 3-4 hours). In busy tourist centers, many shops are open until 22:00. On Sundays, most shops are closed, with the exception of some souvenir and newspaper shops.
From Malta you can bring weaving and pottery, handmade lace, Maltese wines, original Maltese chess (the queen is without a crown, because the knights of the Order of Malta made a vow of celibacy), door handles (they say there are no two identical handles in Malta).
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Luxembourg (Luxembourg) – a state in Western Europe

SHOPPING
Luxembourg will please shopping lovers. Fashion victims will find here everything you could want. Clothes, bags, shoes of famous designers are presented here.
I go shopping, should pay attention to the hours of their work. Most stores are open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00, a break from 12.00 to 14.00 (some shops on Mondays start working only from 14.00), on Saturdays from 9.00 to 12.00. Large supermarkets are open from 9:00 to 22:00.
WHERE TO STAY
Luxembourg offers a large selection of hotels of various classes, from luxurious to the most simple, but cute and cozy.
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Costa Rica is one of the smallest countries in Central America.

SHOPPING
Most shops are open from 9:00 to 20:00, usually with a lunch break from 12:00 to 14:00.
The most popular local souvenirs are all kinds of handicrafts: T-shirts, hammocks, bags, numerous figurines, as well as decorations and items made of different sorts of wood and corals, wickerwork, dishes and vases.
In addition, from the country you can bring good coffee and unusual brands with the image of butterflies, flowers and birds.
WHERE TO STAY
The guests of the country are many hotels: from the level of 5 stars, which meet all international standards, to small hotels or bungalows.
The service and condition of the rooms of most of the hotels and hotels in the country correspond to the declared star rating and are at a high enough level However, almost all the entertainment in the hotel for an additional fee, despite even the “All inclusive”. Continue reading

Portugal - the most western state in continental Europe
SHOPPING Shops are open on weekdays from 9.00 to 19.00, a break - from 13.00…

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