i don’t even recall how i landed here but, this is one wonderfully put together resource! if you haven’t come across it yet, meet the shopkeepers — on online site dedicated to sourcing the best independent shops and cafes in cities around the whole wide world, complete with maps for you to locate them. the shopkeepers also feature really interesting q & a’s with the shopkeepers, as well as behind the scenes peeks at their shops so you can preview what they’re like — and find your favorites, whether it’s in your own hometown or a destination you’re traveling to. there are even convenient filters, so you can search by the kind of products you’re searching for, like home & decor to apothecary, books, flowers and beyond! i thought i’d share just a few shops i’ve got my eye on. you can follow the shopkeepers on instagram, too. happy hunting!