Jussi Puikkonen
A new leaf
Want to spruce up your barren balcony or bare window box? Look no further as we round up the most luscious – and adventurous – botanical offerings for the home and garden.
Letters from home
We meet the makers and painters continuing the aesthetic legacy of their cities, creating and preserving signs with gold leaf, ochre-white paint and neon tubes.
Chivalry isn’t dead
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta, a 1,000-year-old institution that took part in the Crusades, now fights a different battle: defending its honour as a paragon of humanitarian aid.
Up close
It’s often the little things that leave a lasting impression. From flickering neon lights in Portugal to painted manholes in Japan, Monocle picks out 10 unique and memorable city details.
Different class
When it comes to inspiring new ventures, staying true to an idea is key. We’ve searched hotels, restaurants and remote islands to learn lessons from those achieving success by doing things their own way.
