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Ethiopia and Eritrea: blue skies ahead
Celebrations have been erupting in Ethiopia and Eritrea as their 20-year conflict comes to an end. We board the first flight between Addis Ababa and Asmara since 1998 to capture the mood as friends…
The price of silver
Producers and retailers of luxury goods are waking up to the power of affluent seniors. We travel to Japan to meet the brands that are wise to the trend.
New waves
With its bustling gallery scene and artist-friendly lifestyle, Cape Town is the epicentre of new South African art.
Fresh air
Millions of listeners tune into France's competitive early-morning radio shows. We hear how top stations are battling for attention and setting the nation’s agenda for the day.
Against the grain
The betc founder has never read a management book. Yet his trusting approach has built an ad giant that's rewriting the business rulebook and the book on Paris’s future too.
Quality of Life Survey: top 25 cities, 2018
Our annual ranking is back as we take a fresh look at the best cities to call home. From open-minded mayors and improved transport links to fresh retail openings and investment in public space,…
Munich: the best of everything
We take lessons in liveability from the winner of 2018’s Monocle Quality of Life survey. Join us for a tour of the Bavarian capital, where we cover everything from improved infrastructure to new clubs.
Armed response
Ah, Brexit. After the tense build-up and dramatic result, the aftermath has been drawn-out. How do you tell the story of the UK versus the EU? We went to the frontline to find out.
The opener
We get toasty in Vienna, fawn over Brazil’s suited football squad and consider how fashion-forward Saudi Arabia truly is. Plus, where is the best place to get branded bags? It’s totes Milan.
Tour de force
Life as a touring musician isn’t easy. We meet the folks behind the buses that keep the show on the road.
