Transport
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Asia
A new motorway in the Phillipines gets underway, tree planting takes off in China to combat desertification and Kabul educates its population on conservation, while India's monorail enters a trial phase.
Americas
New York's first bicycle sharing scheme is set to launch into action, a new escalator is improving the lives of Medellin's, Colombia, residents, and Peru invests in its solar energy sector.
Europe
High-speed rail lines are in the pipeline for the UK and Turkey, while a breath of fresh air is promised in the landscaped gardens of the redeveloped Le Forum des Halles, Paris.
Expo 56: High-water mark
Japan’s territorial waters are vast and volatile. The Japan Coast Guard is tasked with policing the area, home to some of Asia's most disputed islands. Monocle climbed aboard to see how.
Flights of fancy
The Faroes’ national carrier has a charismatic, karaoke-loving CEO and a newly upgraded fleet.
Oceania
Auckland's ambitious transport plans and why Hobart has its eyes on Sydney's defunct monorail.
Port in a storm
Fujairah, the UAE's quiet port linking the Gulf to the Indian Ocean, holds a politically strategic position. As investment rises, this once tranquil Emirate could be on the verge of a significant boom.
Expo 51: Black gold
Western Australia's mining boom has transformed its landscapes. With thousands of workers flying in and out weekly for resource extraction, Monocle went to dig a little deeper into this unique industry.
Domestic bliss
Within four years of its launch, this privately owned Turkish airline has one of the most comprehensive domestic services in Europe.
Travel Top 50 2011/12
Monocle's annual Travel Top 50 introduces you to the world's best hoteliers, airlines, airport operators and chefs, based on hundreds of journeys made by our demanding team over the past 12 months.
