Shop ‘Til You Drop! Celebrate Black Friday Around the World! Tasmiah Rashid November 22, 2017 International Travel, Shopping Is it that time of year again? Yep! The day when savvy shoppers hustle their way through crowds and wait in endless lines to snatch those incredible deals they’ve been waiting for all year. What are we talking about, you ask? Why, Black Friday, of course! Over the last few years, the Black Friday trend has spread like wildfire, not only in the U.S., but all over the globe, making it the largest shopping holiday in the world. So, if this year you end up spending Thanksgiving somewhere outside the U.S., you can still take advantage of the bargains. Here are a few cool destinations where you won’t miss out on those Black Friday steals! Copenhagen In recent years, the average number of Black Friday shoppers in Denmark has gone up exponentially and 49% of them are aged between 18 to 25 years old. So yeah, millennials…we’re looking at you for this one! Younger spenders in particular have been smashing spending records for three years in a row. So try to take a break in between stjerneskud and smørrebrød and head out to nab some Danish bargains as well! London The U.K. is no stranger to big shopping holidays. Traditionally, Boxing Day — the day after Christmas — was the largest shopping day of the years. That changed in 2010, when Amazon first introduced Black Friday to the British. In just a few years’ time since then, Black Friday sales skyrocketed and quickly took the crown for most popular day for U.K. shopping sprees. Interestingly, sales on Black Friday did so well that retailers decided to extend the concept, extending the sale to five days and calling it Black “Fiveday.” Sao Paulo, Brazil Head to Sao Paulo, Brazil for an amazing shopping experience! Brazil was one of the first South American countries to take part in the booming Black Friday phenomenon and has even hung onto the English term “Black Friday,” rather than translating into Portuguese. Over the last five years, this event has grown significantly, and shoppers eager to score Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals can find discounts on everything from flat-screen TVs to those famous Brazilian coffee beans from local shops and cafés. You May Also Like: The Top U.S. Cities to Visit for Black Friday Tokyo Tokyo celebrates Black Friday too. Head on over to major malls like Roppongi Hills for all your Black Friday shopping needs. Once you’ve indulged in your shopping spree, dine on Japanese culinary delicacies, explore traditional temples, shop in some of the world’s biggest malls, and admire the natural charm of tranquil gardens. This modern city with centuries-old culture and traditions has everything you’ve read about and plenty more, so don’t forget to visit timeless destinations such as the Imperial Palace, Ginza District, the Senso-ji Temple, or National Museum of Nature and Science while you’re there! Edinburgh, Scotland Yep, you guessed it right! Black Friday deals have made its way to Scotland, too. Take a trip to Edinburgh to explore Princes Street, known for its mad dash of Black Friday shoppers. And while you’re there, be sure to visit the rugged landscapes, mighty palaces, artistic masterpieces, and quaint, cobbled streets. Edinburgh is also known for its festivals and lively vibe, with something new and exciting happening every week. Shopaholic, and proud of it? Let us know your favorite Black Friday shopping destination in the comments below!
