Eirini Vourloumis
Where the heart is
We need to live in places that can sustain us, will age with grace and that are parts of bigger communities. 'The Monocle Book of Homes' is a handbook for creating these vital spaces
National treasures
Italy's enduring social rituals – from regimented beach clubs to twilight aperitivo – reveal a nation where tradition shapes daily life in unexpectedly charming ways.
Backstage pass
Ensconced in her regular dressing room, the Greek pop singer likes to while away the time before performances by pampering her voice and avoiding diva-ish cliché.
Expo: Neighbourhoods
Three busy cities that wouldn’t be the same without serene pockets of peace and quiet.
Pleasure island
The Princes Islands are strewn with summer homes but none recall Turkey’s mid-century moment like this 1950s retreat, with its clean lines and echo of occasional cocktail parties.
Small packages: Villages report
We take a tour of the most innovative and enticing compact communities around the world.
Reportage: Captains of industry
Greece’s maritime tradition is keeping the country afloat. Monocle drops anchor at the naval academies on Hydra and in Piraeus, where a new generation of sailors are being educated for a life at sea.
Expo 89: Bust boom
Portraits of leaders past and present are ubiquitous in Turkey, Spain and Morocco. Monocle paints a picture of their popularity and peers beneath the surface to learn the history of their reign.
Expo 89: Soft focus
Portraits of leaders are ubiquitous in Turkey, Spain and Morocco. Monocle paints a picture of their popularity and peers beneath the surface to learn the history of their peculiar reign.
