Grace Charlton
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.
Setting the tempo
She’s one of Africa’s greatest stars but the legendary singer is still fighting for change for the continent’s youth.
25 things to make you happy
From sun-soaked Mexican neighbourhoods to Athenian hat-makers and uninhibited dancing, our curated selection offers practical wisdom for cultivating joy in everyday moments.
Best in town
From architects to street-lighting experts, these firms are keeping our cities liveable.
Artistic intake
From a sculpture park to record shops, these are the cultural hotspots to hit this summer.
The Opener
Filming toilets in Japan, an error of biblical proportions and a potato-based conflict.
The Monocle Design Awards 2022
From the smartest greenhouses to the prettiest glassware, the Monocle Design Awards celebrate the most pleasing projects that bring our homes and cities to life.
Beyond a joke
In an era where comedy walks a tightrope between relevance and risk, satirists worldwide navigate the delicate balance of wielding humour as political weapon while avoiding cancellation or worse.
