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Explore your city
We put our best foot forward on a morning run in Munich as we unpack our shoe collaboration with Adidas. What do you think about when you think about running? Available now at The…
Monocle preview: Forecast 2020
If the dawning of a new decade is leaving you with more questions than answers, a copy of The Forecast should be an immediate purchase. We’ve got advice on where (and how) to live…
Taking stock
E-commerce has had a transformative effect on city centres but now the booming demand for warehouses to speed-up last-mile deliveries is set to bring another round of dramatic change to our urban landscape.
Back to the future
Our modern cities have ever-evolving needs. But sometimes putting a new spin on an old idea might just fit the bill, whether the aim is to tackle climate change or simply entertain.
Open book
The Finnish capital’s new public library was the result of an anonymous open competition. As other cities look for a less ‘starchitect’ future, it shows what can be achieved with a little democracy.
From the ground up
Irish chef Darina Allen fears a loss of kitchen skills. The founder of Ballymaloe cookery school talks public health, the perils of oat milk and the need for an agrarian revolution.
Self awareness
As affluent modern travellers seek a boost for brain and body, hotels are now mindful of the wellness boom’s potential. We find out how Asaya at Rosewood Hong Kong accommodates this feel-good factor.
Let’s make it a good one
It's a new year and time for a list. Ours is a rundown of things set to make life better in 2020, from clever new businesses to cultural openings. Here's to a hopeful year.
Calling the shots
With a film industry shaped by its émigrés, Hungary is now a production hub. How is the country earning its starring role as the Hollywood of Europe?
Roll up, roll up!
The planet is getting warmer and urban residents as far north as Sweden are feeling the effects. Don’t sweat it: rather than reaching for the air-conditioning, try throwing some shade.
