Helena Kardová
Monocle Tokyo Christmas Market 2024
The Tokyo edition of the Monocle Christmas Market brought seasonal cheer to the charming Tomigaya district by leafy Yoyogi Park. Mulled wine was poured with abandon as visitors perused a fine selection of products…
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…
A day in the life of a kiosk
French newspaper kiosks might have evolved but they still play a key role in the life of Paris. And there’s one that has become a star in its own right – Le Kiosque de…
A day in the life of a kiosk
French newspaper kiosks might have evolved but they still play a key role in the life of Paris. And there’s one that has become a star in its own right – Le Kiosque de…
Monocle preview: November issue, 2024
Itching for bigger ideas, wiser words, better leaders? Monocle’s new issue does the trick: flick open our pages for a refreshing sojourn to Paris’s bookshops, an insight into Johannesburg’s hard-nosed urbanism and a sit-down…
Monocle preview: October issue, 2024
Monocle’s new-look autumn fashion special includes big interviews, fresh insights and canny ideas to get you through the season in style. Plus: our editors introduce you to 25 brands to help with your wardrobe…
My life as a vending machine
Currently serving 250,000 drinks a day, Tao Bin has become a staple in Thai malls, hospitals and offices since the brand launched in 2021. The machines boast freshly ground coffee, fizzy lemonades, protein shakes and…
My life as a vending machine
Currently serving 250,000 drinks a day, Tao Bin has become a staple in Thai malls, hospitals and offices since the brand launched in 2021. The machines boast freshly ground coffee, fizzy lemonades, protein shakes and…
Ikuchijima: Japanese island revival
The best hospitality projects delight visitors as much as locals. In this vein, businessman Yuta Oka transformed a series of historic buildings in the small town of Setoda into charming inns, a coffee roaster, a…
Ikuchijima: Japanese island revival
The best hospitality projects delight visitors as much as locals. In this vein, businessman Yuta Oka transformed a series of historic buildings in the small town of Setoda into charming inns, a coffee roaster, a…
