This year I spent part of my summer in New York. It’s a place that’s close to my heart: I lived and worked here for six years as Monocle’s US editor, watching the
Serbia’s former president Boris Tadić got it right. Ratko Mladić was a “stain” – and his death in custody in The Hague, where he was serving a life sentence for genocide and crimes
Do you have a geographical fix on your happy place? Is it the end of the jetty at your weekend house in northern Maine? Or a quiet stretch of beach north of Comporta?
Hakushū in Japan’s Southern Alps is famed for its cool climes, rich soil and clean water, which emerges from Mount Kaikoma before flowing through the forested Ojiragawa Valley. The river has sustained the
The forecast says 29C and not a cloud in the sky. Neither perfect weather nor the promise of a glass of wine sat under the shade of a jacaranda should really determine whether
Design August 29, 2026 3 Min Read Lisbon’s Baixa neighbourhood, ravaged by natural disasters in the 18th century, is a design lesson in reconstruction that breathes harmony and order. Writer Gaia Lutz Monocle
There’s nothing quite like a picnic surrounded by friends and family, soaking in the sun, sharing snacks, and enjoying the sounds of nature. Whether you prefer to use one big blanket, sit at
Cape Bear Lighthouse has been in operation since 1881, and it’s light can be seen up to 22km/14 mi away. For a small fee, take a tour of the lighthouse to learn about
Culture August 28, 2026 3 Min Read Pop-culture crossovers are injecting plenty of fresh energy and buzz into Seoul’s already well-established museum and gallery scene. Writer Fiona Bae South Korea’s soft-power ascendancy goes
Affairs August 28, 2026 5 Min Read The Dutch embassy in Bangkok, which once stood proud in its historic spot on Wireless Road, is proving that buildings matter with its relocation to a