Carlo Silberschmidt
Talking trash: Community efforts and new technology that are keeping our cities clean
From the Swiss inventor taking bins underground to an ecological pioneer in Bali, we celebrate the unsung heroes keeping our cities clean and tidy.
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2024: The 20 best places to live
Much of what defines a city’s quality of life can’t be quantified. We take a wider look to rank this year’s 20 best places to live.
Hungry for something new? Feed your gastronomic curiosity with fresh takes from all across the globe
From bread and butter at a new Zürich opening to treats on offer at an east-London go-to in the making, here are picks for your next indulgence.
House rules
Spending more time at home in the colder weather and hoping to give your interiors a lift? Follow our foolproof tips, from getting the lights right to reviving a favourite chair.
City Gift Guides
Christmas shopping in a new city – or even, at times, one you’re familiar with – can be exhilarating. You just need to know where to go.
Inside Track
Railway fans are using train sets to help improve the real-life efficiency of the Swiss network.
Bags of potential
As Christmas beckons, we circumnavigate the globe with more efficiency and insider nous than Santa himself, dropping in on the finest spots and shops to source seasonal gifts.
House style
Business and pleasure ride tandem at the headquarters of one storied Swiss newspaper, where bylines are now mixed with breakfast, brunch and euphoric beats.
The opener
From game-changers to green capitals and suspect statues, we round up some eye-catching news from across the globe.
Flexible friends
Bendy new trams are zipping through Zürich and helping the city to stay on track for a cleaner future.
