Hester Underhill
Three stunning cabins to discover in the Swiss Alps
Almost all architecture is enhanced by the landscape that it is set in. For proof, one only needs to look to the strickbau (log cabins) and contemporary holiday homes of Alpine Switzerland.
Not your typical Greek villas: The coastal residences mixing art and architecture
On the dramatic coastline of the Saronic Gulf, a pair of new guesthouses showcase the best of the region’s past and present.
Urbidermis’s commitment to sustainable landscaping is shaping cities across the world
Founded ahead of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, this design company has been setting the blueprint for enhancing cities with innovative and sustainable urban furniture, while harnessing the natural world.
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.
How Catalan creatives are drawing on Spain’s design history to create new collections
Barcelona has a proud history as a hub of textile manufacturing and design. Today this endlessly inventive city is home to a new generation of independent producers and makers still flying the flag.
Three tempting hotels for a sunny weekend away
Relax in a hidden corner of Marrakech; explore the mountains of Arcadian Greece; get to know another side of Bali. Wherever your summer takes you, these hotels should be on your radar.
The culture agenda: A conversation with Naomi Klein and a research project that’s sniffing out European heritage
And Think Tanger, the cultural agency transforming the northwestern Moroccan city.
Here are 15 ideas, opportunities and places to drop an anchor in 2024
Want to let your mind drift on the Nile? Or explore Iceland’s remote wilds? Let’s get going.
The latest developments in the worlds of transport and hospitality
All seasoned travellers know that the best destinations rarely stay the same for long. So before you plan your next escape, read up on the comings and goings in transport, hospitality and luggage.
Legends in the baking
Four generations of the Woitinek family have perfected Nuremberg's legendary Lebkuchen, transforming a modest bakery into Germany's premier Christmas gingerbread destination through centuries-old recipes.
