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Travel and restaurants
The Monocle guide to hammams
The ritual of hammam has played an important role in the region for millennia. Visiting Turkish baths for the first time can be intimidating, so let Monocle be your guide. Join us as we…
Hospitality
How to throw the perfect festive gathering: 20 tips from esteemed hosts
We meet 20 of the world’s brightest designers, artists and writers to find out what they think makes the perfect party, whether it’s through the right lighting or playlist...
Business
Three new firms and founders using innovative methods to stand out from the crowd
Meet trail-blazing entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity. From a Philadelphia homeware shop-cum-hotel to bamboo-based manufacturing, we discover how thriving businesses are achieving their aims.
Design
“Why I’d rather get lost than let my phone give me directions”
Eliane Glaser on why our dependence on satnavs is a step in the wrong direction.
