Mary Fitzgerald
Urbanism
Is the reinvention of downtown Cairo Egypt’s most controversial comeback?
The Egyptian capital is fast evolving as developers seek fresh opportunities on its storied streets. Here we investigate whether the restoration of its bustling heart can be done without sacrificing its essence.
Affairs
Hydra’s storied past, future and present: What we learned from our sit-down with George Koukoudakis
The mayor of the Greek island spoke to Monocle about the city’s challenges, from short-term rentals and housing to climate change.
Travel and restaurants
Three cities you’ll want to move to in 2025
The urge to up sticks and relocate can be brought on by many things. To point you in the right direction, we’ve flagged three cities that are becoming increasingly attractive places to call home.
Travel and restaurants
Routes that forward-facing tourism should be taking in 2024
Plus: Some personal perspectives on what makes a tour truly grand be it on wheels, wings, rails or even, as one writer makes the case, on the deck of a cruise liner.
