John Laurie
Small Fortune
Life in small cities can provide the best of metropolitan life, with greater access to nature and a more relaxed pace. Our annual index surveys those that do it all and do it best.
Travel
Get a good night’s rest in Barcelona’s newest openings, feel soothed in Scotland and spoiled in Santiago. Monocle brings you the low-down on the world's most interesting new hotels.
Summery vibes
Conjure a vision of Australia and it will likely look like Byron Bay. It represents its nation's laidback loveliness but also has the financial and innovative savvy to back it up.
Collingwood
Creative industries and individuals from near and far are flocking to the renovated factories and warehouses of Collingwood.
Food
An update on all things food-related, such as a kitchen garden in Melbourne and a sushi taxi in Japan.
Heli vision
Heli Air Monaco is still going strong after 36 years. The company’s secret? Embrace innovation while covering the basics of professional service.
The Agrarian Kitchen
Three years ago, Australian chef Rodney Dunn and his wife swapped the city for the countryside to start their own farm-based cooking school. It’s a growing concern...
Called to the bar
Liveable cities know the value of quality nightlife — and that doesn't mean closing at 23.00. We tracked down welcoming establishments for a good drink at 01.00 in the morning.
World apart
A quiet force on the design scene, Tasmania's makers are gaining global recognition. We visit five studios blazing a trail for the island’s crafts, buoyed by government backing and a flourishing local culture.
