Robert Bound
Hirokazu Kore-eda on creating ‘Monster’
The celebrated Japanese film-maker on optimism, storytelling, working with the late Ryuichi Sakamoto and his newest film.
The Monocle Guide to Scotland
Our Scotland survey goes beyond the nation’s world-famous scenery to visit some of the makers, creators and company owners who make it such a dynamic 21st-century destination.
How to enjoy life
Join us for a whirlwind tour around the cobbled streets, cocktail bars and jazz lounges of Paris to explore how to enjoy the small things in life and find out why hedonism (in moderation)…
Growing pains
Fifteen years of global transformation reveal a paradoxical world: more connected yet divided, with optimism split between declining Western confidence and rising Asian prosperity.
Snappers’ delight
To mark Monocle's 15th anniversary we've asked 14 faithful photographers in seven key cities to shoot a portrait of one another and share their insights on visual storytelling and photojournalism craft.
Talking funny
The Greek stand-up and actress on ‘doing the accent’, audience empathy and the illness that forced her to tell jokes sitting down.
Why Greeks live longer
Nestled in the heart of the Aegean, the island of Ikaria used to be a secluded spot with a humble and unhurried way of life. Today, a third of the island's population lives to…
Sand guard
What kind of beachgoer are you? Get ready for the return of the shadebathers, bodies in fine mahogany, supercharged nubile flirters and blatant naturists at a coast near you this summer.
Advance party
After a year of pause, Monocle’s writers look ahead. Here’s how politics, urban planning, commuting and climate change policy can move on in ways that will benefit us all.
Back to life
New galleries, foundations and museums worldwide emerge from pandemic delays, with striking architecture housing impressive collections from German collector Helga de Alvear's Spanish outpost to international cultural debuts.
