England: Camden Market, Central London

Stepping out of Camden tube station kind of feels like you are stepping into a different world. If I were to describe Camden in one word, it would be eccentric. From funky tees and accessories, retro furniture and crafty goods, to second-hand books and antiques, all sold in various kind of stallholders and store owners.

The downside would be the crowd. Known to be the alternative scene of London, tourist and angsty teenagers flocks here especially during the weekends. I choose to visit London during peak winters and despite having to freeze my butt off in the brutal weather, it turned out to be a good decision. The streets were not as packed as what I saw in all pictures and travel guides, yet still enough to annoy you a little.

TIPS:

• Approach from Chalk Farm station instead of Camden station to avoid the crowd.
• Camden was Amy's place. Make sure to find the Statue of Amy located nearby Stables Market.
• Be sure to check out [Cyberdog]! The store seemed like it was from the future, selling cutting edge futuristic clothing that comes in techno funky colour. I do not want to give away too much but lets just say upon entering the building, you will be greeted by 2 techno dancers on their own mini stage built right up the wall.

Signing off with a photobooth picture we took over there,
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Northern Ireland: Belfast Christmas Market

With famous City Hall as a wonderful backdrop, the annual Christmas Market will be open everyday from Saturday 19th November to Thursday 22nd December 2016. Great chance to explore a number of countries from across the world including Germany, Spain, France, Italy and a number of local traders. The City Hall gardens are transformed into a bustling Continental village and if you happen to be around this time of the year, there will be no better way than to give yourself a warm friendly Irish welcome with this beautiful market!

It's the wonderful time of the year.

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