Petri Burtsoff
Show time
It is easier than ever to see live entertainment on the small screen but nothing compares to being there. We visit three venues that add an extra sprinkle of stardust.
High fibre
Finland has unexpectedly become a world leader in sustainable textile production, with companies pioneering new and sometimes secret technologies.
Objects of desire
From power on the go to a mobile lightshow and the sound silence, we pick out the essential new gadgets to make you sigh.
Room service
Transformed townhouses, refurbished residences and fresh forays into hospitality feature in this issue’s round-up of your new favourite places to stay. Check in and tune out.
Table talk
Wine and cheese tasting in Amsterdam, Japanese dishes meet seasonal Finnish ingredients, Australian craft gin and a Parisian bar with a global twist.
Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2022
Monocle’s 15th annual Quality of Life Survey charts 25 outposts on the up and ranks the best places to put down roots. Did your city make the cut?
Culture
The 75th Cannes film festival, a Finnish art fair and the oldest bookseller school in France.
Pursuits of happiness
Whether it’s walking, drawing or playing tennis (badly), six writers and artists share their thoughts on the things that bring them joy.
On the cold front
In northern Norway, Nato is conducting one of the largest military drills in its history – its first since Russia invaded Ukraine. As 30,000 troops rehearse for war, what lies ahead for the alliance?
Head of steam
As global demand for saunas rises, a 72-year-old company in rural Finland is turning up the heat.
