Markets of the World
T01:C01 - S01:E01 - Benin: The Dantokpa Market in Cotonou
In Cotonou, Benin's Dantokpa market lies a fabric hall with hypnotically patterned loincloths and high-value wax sold by legendary women.
T01:C02 - S01:E02 - Cambodia: The Insect Market
In Cambodia, Skun is a must-visit place for edible insect lovers. Its roadside market is famous for its specialty: deep-fried tarantula with garlic.
T01:C03 - S01:E03 - Guatemala: The Chichicastenango Mayan Market
Chichicastenango in Guatemala's Altiplano has one of Central America's largest markets, where Mayan cultural influence is strongest.
T01:C04 - S01:E04 - India: Madurai's Mattuthavani Flower Market
At Madurai flower market, South India's biggest, jasmine is king, from wholesalers setting hourly prices to workers making flower necklaces.
T01:C05 - S01:E05 - Indonesia: The Bukittinggi Market
In Sumatra, Bukittinggi is known for its nice weather, active volcano, and spice market with nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander, pepper, and chillies.
T01:C06 - S01:E06 - Mauritania: The Nouakchott Camel Market
In Nouakchott, the second largest camel market in West Africa is held daily. Hundreds of animals arrive to be sold to the highest bidder.
T01:C07 - S01:E07 - Mexico: The Withcraft Market
Located in Mexico City, Mercado de Sonora is Mexico's largest esoteric market, where low-price herbs, amulets, potions, and magic are sold.
T01:C08 - S01:E08 - Peru: The Alasitas Fair in Puno
In Puno, by Lake Titicaca, the annual Alasitas Fair takes place, where vendors sell miniatures called alasitas to purchase your dreams.
T01:C09 - S01:E09 - South Korea: Jagalchi Fish Market in Busan
Jagalchi Fish Market in Busan, South Korea, is the country's largest fish market, offering dozens of varieties of live or dried seafood.
T01:C10 - S01:E10 - South Vietnam: Cai Rang Floating Market
In Southern Vietnam's fertile Mekong Delta, where people row more than walk, trade takes place naturally on the water.