Monday 10 May
When publicity announced that the film Sex and the City 2 (to be released in the UK and the US later this month) would feature the cast of New York fashionistas frolicking in Abu Dhabi, the news was met in the Middle East…
Sex: it’s always on the agenda. From red-light districts becoming design hubs and drag queens going mainstream to how to manage São Paulo’s love motels, we tour the world looking at cities between two sheets.
The centre of Germany’s second-largest city used to be known for its drugs and sex shops. Now, with ongoing gentrification, comes a retail concept that combines local organic produce with slick design.
Tuesday 25 January
Iranian authorities are waging a war on love. Earlier this month their targets were heart-emblazoned materials promoting Valentine’s Day, a holiday increasingly popular among young Iranians who yearn for some of the basic…
It may still be in its infancy, but can Daimler's car2go flexible car-sharing service really provide enough vehicles to meet demand while offering realistic ease of use and affordability? Monocle puts it to the test.
Thursday 16 December
Well, they seemed like good ideas at the time.
Monday 1 October
There is something distinctly pleasing about radiated heat that trumps ambient heat every time.
Thursday 17 November
Almost a decade after cup-cakes conquered New York City, the delicately delicious macaron is emerging as Gotham’s newest gourmet indulgence.
Saturday 4 February
This weekend’s highlights include an Australian theatre premiere in London, our favourite new cocktail bar in New York and the latest by French electro duo Air.
Monday 23 August
Turkey has nearly a year to go before it holds elections, but one outcome seems certain: the country’s next prime minister will wear a moustache.
Once again, we've been busy applying the annual Monocle metrics test to cities across the globe. Here are the results.
Wednesday 20 January
For generations, India has intrigued foreign and local writers lured by its rich culture, diversity and multitude of stories to be told.
Friday 3 August
If you want to diversify during the Olympic themed days ahead, below are our picks of what to do, see and listen to if in London this weekend.
Monday 25 January
“This is your guide to cinematic rebellion,” screeches the cover of the booklet accompanying the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.
There’s a link between quality of life and the money in your pocket but nobody quite understands this complicated marriage. One thing we do know for sure, whatever the question, the answer should not be Luanda.
We investigate Canadian PM Stephen Harper's motorcade, the US's paranoia in the wake of WikiLeaks and America's first government-owned casino.
The city has the luxury of sitting on Asia’s doorstep. This is great news but it needs to put it to use.
Sunday 6 June
Japanese cigarette taxes go up in October, and I wish I could gloat.
New flights from Tokyo to Yangon, why the French are lighting up Cambodia, and Japan gets creative.
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