Visiting a market in a new - or favorite - city is one of the best ways to connect with a place and its inhabitants, as well as a way to discover the pulse and flavor of a town or city.  Markets have traditionally been centers of local life and many remain so today, featuring local produce and artisanal foods, and often crafts as well. Here is a guide to some of the world's best and most popular year round food markets.

Once a divided city, Berlin is one of Europe's most dynamic capitals with a history inextricably tied to the greatest struggles of the 20th Century. Today, past divisions have been replaced with a Euro-cool vibe, cutting edge architecture and some of the world's greatest art museums.