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Observation
Tyler Brûlé knows that Monocle readers around the world have a lot of questions – and so has come up with some suitable answers.
Creative kicks
World Cup fever is about to break in Brazil so Monocle visits the South American agencies matching the host team’s footballing flair with bold advertising campaigns.
Media
A unique photographic insight into Nauru, the world's smallest republic, plus a Japanese film magazine branching out overseas and a new robot-cum-video camera.
Oceania
An island-hopping Pacific flight path, a debate on independence in New Caledonia and a voice for Kiwi expats.
Old town
Once populated by gangs, Casco Viejo is now a major draw for its hotels, shops and galleries.
Debate of the 51st state
Should they stay or should they go? Puerto Ricans dither about becoming fully part of the US or seeking independence. Meanwhile the economy wobbles. But finally there seems to be a way forward.
Happy Valley
In just 30 years, Bhutan has gone from underdeveloped status to having the highest per capita GDP in South Asia. But does the march towards modernisation threaten its Gross National Happiness?
Retail special: gin distilleries
Just like craft breweries, small local distilleries are reinventing drinks that have fallen out of fashion. Monocle films visits three entrepreneurs who have uncorked the potential of the old spirit in London, Hamburg and…
Retail special: tea emporiums
The perfect hot drink is not always an espresso or a flat white: more and more specialty stores around the world are opening their doors to tea aficionados in search of the perfect brew.…
Retail special: chocolate shops
This month's Monocle Briefing film goes in search of the perfect bar of chocolate. In Cape Town, Tokyo and Chicago we sample sugar and spice and all things nice.
