Mark Carney is the gaffer to get behind as World Cup co-host Canada readies for kick-off
In the spirit of a football manager devising strategies to secure a late winner, here are some last-minute plays that Canada should make to ensure that it gets a kick out of the competition.
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France’s next dining revolution might start before lunch
The ‘bouillon’ revival has proved that old traditions can bring back purpose to eating out. Could ‘mâchon’, a historic Lyonnaise feast, now do the same for the morning meal?
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Inside The Peninsula Hong Kong’s stunning shopping arcade, the birthplace of the city’s luxury-retail scene
The Peninsula hotel in Hong Kong is home to one of the city’s premier shopping destination, shaped by history and a considered curation of speciality shops and fashion houses.
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Thailand: The Monocle Handbook
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Monocle in Athens
From 23 April, a curated selection of Monocle products will be available at The Store at The Ilisian, a new retail space within the Conrad Athens, which is one of the hottest openings this…
Book launch for Thailand: The Monocle Handbook, Shanghai, 9 June
To celebrate the launch of our latest travel title, Thailand: The Monocle Handbook, we are hosting a special event at the Jing An Kerry Centre in Shanghai.
Merano summer party, 11 July
Join us at Monocle’s Merano summer party. Meet our shop manager Linda, along with Monocle editors and colleagues, and browse a curated selection of summer favourites and the latest print releases.
Monocle x Cravan in Zürich and Paris, 5 June & 11 June
Join us at Monocle in Zürich and Paris for an evening with Franck Audoux of Cravan.
