Transport
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Americas
What's on the Mexican president's tarmac, who's nuts for Brazil and why cars are too quiet in America.
Pacific fleet: Fiji Airways
Fiji's national carrier returns to its roots, rebranding from Air Pacific to Fiji Airways. An upgraded fleet of Airbus A330s shows the airline is also focused on the future.
Africa/Middle East
The lavish motorcade of Kenya's president, the new jet-set of Nigeria, and an old banknote for West Africa returns.
Pole star
As global warming opens up the Arctic, the small community of Kirkenes is set for big changes. Can it cope with businesses keen to exploit its position on the Northern Sea Route?
Travel Top 50 2012/2013
From helpful hotel staff to a great room view, every detail counts. In our annual survey, Monocle’s editors select 50 exceptional things from our travels that made an experience truly great.
Future lab
Global leaders may be lacking in ambition but that hasn’t stopped us doing the heavy lifting for them. Monocle presents 10 grand projects that would make a big difference.
Rock the Basra
Iraq plans a shipping route to rival the Suez Canal, starting with a port south of Basra. The biggest project in the nation’s history, but will residents of the war-ravaged city benefit?
Mountain props
It might have only three turboprop aircraft, but airA!ps is a unique way to drop into South Tyrol, high up in the Italian Alps.
Rich pickings
As the Shinkansen continues to speed north in Japan, operator JR East is also diversifying its retail – with apples.
Catch of the day
The remote Alaskan outpost of Unalaska boasts the US’s biggest commercial port, thanks to a hugely profitable fishing season. And don’t forget the oil industry and a hit TV series...
