We've hand-picked some of the best locations in the world to shop 'til you drop.

Ah, the art of acquisition. For some of us, it's discovering something unique, something that will make our friends say, "Oh! Where'd you get that?" For others, it's finding a bargain. Some love jewelry, some furniture, some shoes, some stationery or anything with a Jack Russell on it. Whatever floats your shopping boat, there are more than a few destinations that should be on your bucket list.

For a dedicated shopper, almost anywhere has potential. We couldn't list them all, so we picked 10 international destinations that represent east and west, bargain and upscale, and a variety of obsessions: food, fashion, furniture, flea market, every one of them a noble pursuit. We start on the west coast and make our way east.