We created World’s Best Markets as we firmly believe that the richest travel experiences come from immersing ourselves in the local culture and way of life. And Markets specifically are a true reflection of a city’s soul, a place where you can interact with locals, sample traditional cuisine and shop for handmade treasures.
Our journey began with founder Dan Christian’s passion for travel and his love for markets. After exploring countless markets during his global travels, he realized that these hidden gems were often overlooked by tourists and there wasn't a great resource to discover them.
Dan’s ultimate goal with World’s Best Markets is to encourage people to travel beyond tourist attractions and truly experience a destination through its local markets, and to help preserve unique traditions and ways of life.
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Thanks to the Travel Massive team and community for your encouragement to share this labour of love with our fellow travellers.
We hope to inspire more travellers to build in local markets into their travel plans for 2024 to support local communities and choose a more sustainable way to eat & shop.
❤️ Top 100 for 2024
We’ve carefully selected a collection of the finest markets worldwide for 2024 to inspire your travels. Plus, we’d love to hear from you – feel free to share any additional markets you stumble upon!
worldsbestmarkets.com/blog/top-100-markets-of-2024/
👉 Submit your market
If you have an images to add to these market listings or suggested vendors not to miss please let us know and feel free to suggest more local markets as we expand the platform.
worldsbestmarkets.com/submit-a-market/
Thank you and happy holidays.
Hi Dan! I share your love of food markets, and like you always utilize markets as a venue for connection. Love seeing this and looking forward to spending time on the site.
Mmm food. Who doesn't like quality food :)
Great idea. What's your business model to populate it and sustain it to remain current?
I'm delighted to see this great project about world markets. I can understand why 18 of the 100 are holiday markets, given this time of year. I started to make a note of markets that need more coverage- Passages,village craft markets, souks,flea markets,animal festivals,junkin' roar trips,spice markets,shopping arcades,bazaars,etc. Here are a few sites- www.discoverwalks.com/blog/top-5-covered-passages-not-miss-paris/
www.halalzilla.com/must-visit-souks-around-the-world/91105
antiquewolrd.com/french-antique-fairs-2023/
www.parisperfect.com/plan-your-trip/things-to-see/markets/paris-flea-markets.php
thevintagetiger.com/road-trip-junkin-6-tips-for-a-successful-route-127-sale/
www.oyster.com/articles/a-guide-to-mexicos-crafts-towns/
www.liveandinvestoverseas.com/lifestyle/the-worlds-best-spice-markets/
art-facts.com/beautiful-shopping-arcades/
www.catalystplanet.com/travel-and-social-action-stories/2020/6/25/10-animal-festivals-from-around-the-world-that-youve-likely-never-heard-of-yb89
I forgot! Gems& Minerals- www.gemselect.com/other-info/the-best-gem-and-jewelry-trade-shows.php