Michael Booth
Twin town
Despite historical differences Denmark’s capital and Sweden’s third city are looking ahead to a future together. And they’re not alone. New twin city relations are flourishing elsewhere too.
Europe
An eye on Serbia's parliamentary election, the launch of Bristol's own currency, and Q&As with Sweden's Minister of Gender Equality and the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, Oslo.
Design/Architecture
A run-through of the best in the world of design and design editor Hugo Macdonald's column on Rome's hands off policy.
The guru
Christian Stadil is the owner of Hummel, a Danish sports and fashion company, author of management books and a regular face on television. He tells Monocle about his business-model-with-a-conscience.
Bread & butter
Rye bread with a simple topping might not sound like culinary fireworks. However, at Aamanns it is sparking taste buds.
Low riders, high ideals
With huge windows and a low cruising altitude, you can gape in wonder at the pristine Costa Rican landscape below. Why bother reading the inflight magazine?
Monocle travel guide
This month Monocle visits a new luxury retail behemoth in Milan, a Yemeni coffee outlet in Tokyo and a Copenhagen restaurant serving New Nordic food at affordable prices.
Type cast
Typefaces have been used for centuries, but only now has the first brick-and-mortar shop selling fonts opened. Copenhagen branding company e-Types is hoping its seasonal store is the start of something big.
Shelf obsession
A local deli can make a real difference to quality of life. These are Monocle’s five favourite food stores from around the world, from Sydney to Santa Margherita Ligure.
