Jens Schwarz
Best in class: Sporthaus Schuster
All the kit you need for an outdoor adventure – along with a place to test it.
Shelf life
Ditch self-checkouts, find ever better products and be nice – here’s how two players are rethinking the supermarket.
Driving forces
As cities become choked with traffic, new ways of keeping urban centres moving are being explored. Perhaps surprisingly, the car is still key, with the auto industry fighting back through car-sharing and more.
Start small: Design villages
The rural communities that have built on their craft heritage to stay relevant in an urbanised world.
Sure shots
Nothing beats the warm embrace of a bar or café and whether it’s a speakeasy in Singapore or a cosy Torinese institution, we have found the most welcoming ones across the globe.
South Tyrol
From award-winning vineyards to the finest hotels, restaurants and mountain retreats, we've surveyed the best this alpine Italian province has to offer.
Way ahead
Starting a new business is about ideas, inspiration and location. We visit a Lisbon neighbourhood pushing small enterprise, the corner of Istanbul that’s ripe for retail and a Mexican tech hub.
Monocle travel guide
Our new travel edit focuses on great service, spotlighting Bavaria’s finest new hostelries. We also explore dining in Tokyo, a unique Zürich café and an innovative new retail concept on the move.
From coal to cool
Thanks to its excellent universities, international transport links and super bright, skilled workforce, this former mining city in Germany’s Ruhr valley has been transformed into a hive for hi-tech firms.
