I did quick shopping for my hubby for clothing and sandals at Amsterdam. They don't have many…read morechoices like TJ Max. But inside is really clean and organized.

I love Aldi, especially in Germany! In the US, they are mostly on the east coast which makes me sad…read morebut in Germany they are everywhere. I love the prices and the selection. They carry fresh fruits and veggies as well as wines. The best part is finding local cheese and spreads which are inexpensive. I honeslty can't wait to return to Germany to visit the Aldi store. Also, they have the carts with special coin to release just like in the US where it asks for a Quarter.

This TK Maxx isn't my favorite but it's so close to the Turkish area of Mannheim. So we always…read morestop in after eating at Restaurant Istanbul a block away. The clothing selection is okay but not great. This time I found an expensive pair high-tech ski socks to buy.

This LiDL is a very small store in our neighborhood--some of US convenient stores/gas stations are…read morebigger than this one. This particular chain of supermarkets are somewhat smaller than other ones, and it is considered as a discount store. Therefore, their merchandise is generally cheaper compared to other similar supermarkets. Since this particular one is a smaller store, choice of merchandise is somewhat limited (according to its limited floor space). Also, in general, merchandise they carry are not the same as other more expensive supermarkets do, so I can't really do an apple to apple comparison in terms of price. You get what you pay for...a basic principle of the free-market society... Nonetheless, it's always a great bargain if you can find something you need/want for less. That's what makes shopping at this store worthwhile, I suppose.