Josh Fehnert
Order of merit?
From Zürich's pricey bin bags to Japan's anti-splash driving laws, these municipal regulations prove that thoughtful governance can nudge citizens toward better behaviour without heavy-handed enforcement.
Let’s party
Buy once and well, that’s our motto. Here are a few picks for the season.
In good taste
Regional produce, a passion for perfection and a rejection of the latest fads shows how a country can have an enviable culinary culture. We take a tour of the quietly pioneering Swiss food landscape.
10 countries using their influence for good in 2020
Our annual survey judges which nations’ soft-power strengths make the grade.
Easy does it…
'The Monocle Book of Gentle Living' is our just-published title to help you reconnect, make things happen and do something you care about. Here's how to embark on a gentler life.
Room for all
Having a library isn't about hoarding stuffy, leather-bound books. It could just be a modest bedside pile. It's more about keeping a paper trail of where you've been and what you were thinking.
Dip in
Swimming – wild, urban and otherwise – is the antidote we need to the overbearing demands of working and living, so throw on some togs and take the plunge.
Make a meal of it
We trade video calls for the dining room in a homage to the joys of the business lunch. It’s the best place to get to know a partner. Deal? We’ll drink to that.
The new business playbook
In a challenging year for businesses big and small, the steps to overcome fresh obstacles are not so unfamiliar. Here, we compile 10 of the most effective strategies for entrepreneurs.
Hungary for more?
The Magyars, as Hungarians are sometimes known, landed in the Carpathian Basin a millennium ago – and you can see why they stayed. The Central European nation has surprises aplenty.
