Can this Cold War-era train revive the romance of rail travel?
A team of enthusiasts is restoring a vintage train, ready for service next year – bringing back a golden age of rail travel promising adventure, human connection and a vision of high-speed modernity.
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Why working online might be making you less productive
Digital collaboration tools promise more efficiency, but is our more-connected workplace actually quietly sabotage how we think and execute?
Step inside the Swiss lab where pretend patients find real solutions to hospital design
At Switzerland’s Centre for Design and Health in Nidau, doctors and architects role-play hospital scenarios using full-scale simulations – catching costly design mistakes and creating patient-focused spaces before construction begins.
Can Penn Station be beautiful again, without becoming a political battleground?
Some want to “Make America Beautiful Again” by restoring Penn Station’s original grandeur. Others see that as a political red flag. The fight over a train station reveals deeper divisions.
In the UAE, flying taxis will soon be a reality
The idea of flying taxis has long hovered somewhere between science fiction and sales fantasy. But in the UAE, at least, plans are not only on the table – they’re in the air.
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Mykonos reimagined: the hotspots to visit as Greece’s party island matures
Mykonos has long been Greece’s glamorous playground. But behind the whitewashed villas and sunset cocktails, the island is embracing heritage, culture and authenticity. Here’s how to experience the best of its new chapter.
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Return-to-office mandates won’t keep workers in their cubicles – but a lavish workspace can
Hoping to lure remote workers back to the office, businesses in the US’s financial capital are giving their HQs an upgrade.
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Kone: The Finnish lift company quietly reshaping cities
Kone has been making people’s journeys safe and seamless since 1910. Now it’s aiming to elevate urban spaces.
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Monocle Mingler, various locations
Join us for our next series of Monocle Minglers. An evening to meet fellow readers, discover our latest arrivals and enjoy a drink on the house.
The Monocle Quality of Life Conference, 4 – 6 September 2025
Our Quality of Life Conference, which this year takes place in Barcelona, assembles the world’s boldest thinkers, industry leaders and creative talent for a real conversation on the things that matter to us all.
Seitz x Monocle, A Study of Swiss Craft, 4 – 14 September 2025
For Zürich Design Weeks 2025, Monocle and furniture maker Seitz will come together for A Study of Swiss Craft, a special residency at The Monocle Café on Dufourstrasse 90.
Zürich Autumn Market, Saturday 20 September
Celebrate autumn and start the new season in style by discovering our new collections and letting yourself be inspired by regional craftsmanship.
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