Nic Monisse
The 15 things on Monocle’s 2025 travel wishlist
From Tokyo’s Nexpect Coffee to New York’s Clemente Bar, here are the 15 key places and objects on our radar this year.
Passing through Nairobi? Make this retreat your new base camp
Head to Giraffe Manor’s tranquil wellness facility for a welcome respite.
Architects of ambience: Meet three firms shaping hospitality’s finest spaces
There’s more to a delicious meal at your favourite restaurant than quality ingredients – and an escape to your favourite hotel is about more than just smart staff catering to your needs.
In good hands: How dedicated schools are keeping luxury brands’ traditions alive
From tailoring and upholstery to goldsmithing, we visit five schools that are helping a new generation to master traditional crafts.
Nic Monisse on why Dubai designers are the future of the Middle East’s creative scene
The 2024 edition of Dubai Design Week proved that the emirate’s creativity is homegrown.
Cabin fever: Three stand-out holiday homes in Norway
For centuries, Norwegians have been making their way to ‘hytter’ (holiday homes) and ‘årestuer’ (traditional huts) for hunting, fishing, hiking and cross-country skiing. We meet the architects behind three outstanding examples.
Why Italian furniture giant Cassina encourages disagreement
How the century-old Italian furniture firm thoughtfully combines old and new.
