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Best in stores
Who has that special touch when it comes to service, atmosphere and products? We pick the winning stores and shopkeepers around the world.
In the driving seat
The small Southeast Asian nation’s evergreen president is steering his country from brutal occupation to the promise of the road ahead.
Hit your stride
We hope that these diverse ideas might inspire you to be ambitious, be serious about having fun – and to get out there, put your best foot forward and go for it.
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2023: The world’s most liveable cities
This year’s survey of the best places to enjoy all that life offers finds a world grappling with new urban challenges.
On the up
From a forward-looking emirate to coastal enclaves in Mexico and Morocco, these cities are emerging from the pandemic having made bold improvements and attracted new residents.
Front and centre
Most city buildings reveal only one ornate façade, but Barcelona’s La Carbonería stands apart with four richly adorned façades, each featuring arching windows and striking balustrades that showcase its dramatic architectural flair.
Local heroes
Independent shops from Hong Kong to Madrid prove that knowing customers by name and fostering genuine community connections remains the foundation of thriving neighbourhood businesses.
Flight problems
Problems at a Rio de Janeiro airport, Scoot CEO Leslie Thng and the family-owned department stores thriving in the US.
The Monocle Design Awards 2023: All 50 winners
Monocle Design Awards celebrate global architecture, furniture, and graphic design improving lives.
