Barcelona: The Monocle Travel Guide

The Catalan capital boasts a singular character. Venturing beyond the tourist-beaten track, join us on a cinematic tour of fairytale architecture and independent retailers, as well as the innovative restaurants bringing a modern touch to Catalan cuisine.

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Seoul: The Monocle Travel Guide

The South Korean capital is energetic and sprawling; our comprehensive guide is brimming with insider tips.

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Kyoto: The Monocle Travel Guide

Japan’s ancient capital may be full of hushed streets steeped in tradition but don’t be fooled: there’s plenty of forward-thinking retailers, innovative chefs and modernist architecture too. Our Kyoto guide will help you navigate your way around, as well as setting you off on your own path.

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San Francisco: The Monocle Travel Guide

This energetic city perched on its Pacific peninsula still serves a healthy dose of Californian cool. Monocle’s travel guide will help you navigate its precipitous slopes and go from forward-thinking retailers to the cosiest coffee shops. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to San Francisco is available now at The Monocle Shop.

Milan: The Monocle Travel Guide

This vivacious Italian city, which has been booming since the 1950s, is a hive of activity. Monocle’s travel guide will navigate you through the very best it has to offer, from rustic lunch spots to Europe’s finest artwork. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Milan is available now at The Monocle Shop.

Munich: The Monocle Travel Guide

Munich manages to have one foot in the old world and another firmly planted in the new – and that’s part of its undeniable charm. Monocle’s travel guide will help you navigate this cross-section of history and modernity and point you in the direction of our favourite emerging hotels, lively kitchens serving Bavarian classics and the best places to grab your culture fix. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Munich is available now at The Monocle Shop.

Lisbon: The Monocle Travel Guide

Lisbon may be one of Europe’s oldest cities but it’s far from staid, with massive murals, azulejo-covered townhouses and cutting-edge museums. Allow us to guide you through this eminently liveable (did we mention there are sandy beaches?) and fast-changing city. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Lisbon is available now at The Monocle Shop.

Stockholm: The Monocle Travel Guide Series

Set in a glittering archipelago, Stockholm is one of our favourite summer getaways. Monocle’s travel guide will help you locate Stockholm’s best hotels and most delectable restaurants, and show you what else to discover tucked away from the Swedish capital’s charming waterfront. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Stockholm is available now at The Monocle Shop.

Madrid: The Monocle Travel Guide

Madrid has thrown off the shackles of tradition: what was once a buttoned-down bastion of conservatism has become Spain’s unabashed centre of the avant-garde. Monocle films visits the city to discover a melting pot of talent, taste and tenacity. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Madrid is available now at The Monocle Shop.

Bangkok: The Monocle Travel Guide

Bangkok is a city both liberal and traditional, where outsiders are always welcome but few can gain a true understanding of the capital’s intricacies. The Monocle Travel Guide to Bangkok will steer you to our favourite hotels and retailers, lesser-known neighbourhoods, tasty restaurants and street-side bars where Bangkok’s bright young things party until the early hours. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Bangkok is available now at The Monocle Shop.