Transport
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Moving moments
The destination may be the reason we travel but it’s the journey that matters. Monocle’s Transport Survey pays homage to the best in planes, trains, automobiles and all the stops along the way.
Oceania
An island-hopping Pacific flight path, a debate on independence in New Caledonia and a voice for Kiwi expats.
Where are you going?
It’s time to go. Walk out the door. There’s a big, inspiring world out there and by getting on a plane or train you might just find the perfect spot for your next venture.
The art of simplicity
Luxury cosmetics brand Three needed an Aoyama space to echo its understated image. Monocle meets the architects and creative team behind the shop, spa and restaurant that has resulted from the brief.
Europe
The French president's motorcade, learning to share in Italy, getting stuck on a train in Bosnia and an interview with Serbia's first deputy prime minister
Ready for take off
Bombardier is the family-run Canadian aerospace and rail-industry giant whose expertise spans generations. After weathering the financial crisis, Bombardier CEO Pierre Beaudoin is setting the firm’s ambitions ever higher.
On a roll
Despite having 13,000km of rail track, most of Turkey’s exports are transported by road or sea. Now, a freight-train pioneer wants to make the country king of the rails.
Expo 68: Life at sea
Alaska’s 50-year-old, state-run ferry system is not a profit-maker. But for the people who use it, it is as important as the police or fire service. Monocle climbs aboard.
Finn blue line
Icebreaking is in the DNA of Finns. Their shipping heritage and expertise put them in good stead to face challenges from foreign competition, climate change and a race for Arctic resources.
Effective cold relief
Passengers are merely one part of the equation for this Arctic airline: connecting isolated communities and ferrying food and fuel are just as high on the agenda.
