Contributors / Naomi Xu Elegant

A good book amounts to far more than just printed matter. Here, we explore the volumes that have touched the lives of 50 friends of Monocle, drawn from the worlds of design, culture, food and more.

Lisbon Design Week and a mid-century cooking school's new recipe for success.

Swedish snowmobiles, reimagining London’s high streets and Singapore’s special brew.

Relax in a hidden corner of Marrakech; explore the mountains of Arcadian Greece; get to know another side of Bali. Wherever 2024 takes you, these new hotels should be on your radar.

On a remote Indonesian island, a new beach resort and farm is creating a sustainable community.

Hong Kong is ready to retake its place on global travel itineraries: airlines are making up for lost time, international events are back in full swing and new skyscrapers are lighting up the iconic skyline.The social and…

Our team of well-journeyed reporters offer their thoughts on the route that forward-facing tourism should be taking in 2024, plus some personal perspectives on what makes a tour truly grand, be it on wheels, wings, rails…

Christmas shopping in a new city – or even, at times, one you’re familiar with – can be exhilarating. You just need to know where to go. Which is why we’ve pulled together these lists of enticing stop-offs in some of our…

The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.

Our annual overview of present and future pioneers in commerce, infrastructure and civil society includes news of the European nation getting sleeper trains back on track, the ride-hailing platform that’s expanding across…

We profile some of the brightest founders and firms that have identified new markets and revenue streams. Plus, how to build a charming co-working space, the perfect office chair and more.

Though soon to be stripped of its status as a capital city, Jakarta remains the beating heart of Indonesian entrepreneurship.

A home on the South China Sea and a private-public venture reviving New York’s open spaces.

The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.

Opportunity and discovery are everywhere. But sometimes we can lack a little imagination when it comes to making the most of it. Allow us to step in with some humble proposals that are designed to give you some momentum…

The small Southeast Asian nation’s evergreen president is steering his country from brutal occupation to the promise of the road ahead.

There’s a bookshop boom in Malaysia aided by unconventional business models and pandemic-changed reading habits.

Eclectic influences have shaped modern-day George Town to make it an attractive place to set up shop.