Tom Vanderbilt
Hold on! Beltways are putting the world’s fastest travelator on trial
With the aim of transforming how we navigate large airports, can this high-speed model truly take off?



Sniffing out trouble: Why canines are still top dogs for airport security
Monocle visits the headquarters of the TSA’s Canine Training Center to learn more about the rigorous training of US airport sniffer dogs.

How banning vehicles is transforming Tempe into the US’s most walkable city
Arizona’s Culdesac residential development is driving progress for pedestrians in a country where the car remains king.

As geopolitical tensions rise, how free is the sky?
Conflicts in the Middle East, Europe and beyond have reshaped the world’s airspace, making much of it off-limits. We find out how airlines are negotiating the new faultlines on the aeronautical chart.

Inside The Luxembourg Freeport that’s part fortress, part transit lounge
We peek behind the impenetrable walls of the High Security Hub, a luxury-storage facility and freeport.

How do America’s first responders train for the worst natural – or manmade – disasters?
Monocle visits the Federal Emergency Management Agency to observe a highly realistic (and disturbing) exercise in preparedness.

How five hospitality enthusiasts gave up their day jobs to run successful global guesthouses
We travel from Kerala to Costa Rica via Sicily, Portugal and Mexico to meet those who have recently shifted from other professions into hotel management with aplomb.
