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Spain: The Monocle Handbook

Following hot on the heels of Portugal: The Monocle Handbook is the second title in a new series of country-focused guides. This sunny book looks beyond the tourist haunts to present Monocle’s favourite spots across Spain, from Madrid and Malaga to the Balearic and Canary Islands. Discover innovative retailers, culinary hotspots and cool hotels, as well as leading museums and galleries – and, of course, a beach or two. We also introduce the smartest neighbourhoods to relocate to, plus the design contacts to know, with advice from a few plucky entrepreneurs who have already set up shop. What are you waiting for? It’s time to pack your bags and discover this varied nation afresh.

Greece: The Monocle Handbook

Making time for a weekend trip to the Hellenic world or planning to stay a little longer? Greece: The Monocle Handbook, out now, makes for the perfect travel companion. We present our favourite spots across the country from rural tavernas to island retreats and Arcadian ski slopes. We’ve also scoured the country for its most skilled artisans, so take a trip and dive into our guide to Greek fashion, food and design. Plus: for those looking to put down roots we reveal the places to set up a home, the clubs to join and the architects to consult. It’s time to explore this ancient country afresh.

Portugal: The Monocle Handbook

Part of a new travel series, Portugal: The Monocle Handbook is a practical guide that will introduce you to the best the country has to offer as we present our favourite spots across the country. We’ve travelled from north to south (via the islands) to find innovative retailers and traditional ateliers, the chefs turning out the tastiest dishes and the sleekest hotels – not to mention undiscovered beaches and world-leading cultural venues. We even reveal the best neighbourhoods to invest in should you wish to put down roots in this sunny nation, plus the plucky entrepreneurs who've already made the move. It’s time to pack your bags for Portugal.

France: The Monocle Handbook

France: The Monocle Handbook, the third instalment in our series of country guides, takes you on a tour of our most cherished Gallic spots. We have traversed the mainland to scout out the creme de la creme of the nation’s bounty. Come with us to Marseille and Montpellier, Biarritz and Brittany, with stopoffs in the Alps and along the rugged coast of Corsica. Break bread at both new and established bistros, visit luxury ateliers with a discerning eye for design and check in to Paris’s most storied hotels and metropolitan boltholes. Plus: we toast the nation’s vineyards, the cultural spots honouring France’s artistic heritage and the plucky retailers setting up shop in the country’s second cities. Fancy staying a while longer? We'll take you through the places in which to linger, should you wish to put down roots. France is the world’s most visited country, and for good reason.

Suit bag

Ensure your tailored items arrive in pristine condition with Porter's suit bag. Exclusively designed for Monocle, it's been made from durable nylon that's resistant to water and scratches. It comes with a built-in hanger and features zipped mesh pockets on the inside to keep everything organised. Porter is a luxury Japanese luggage and accessories specialist that creates intuitive and durable pieces.

Shoulder bag

Tailor-made for a small laptop, this bag is sturdy, cushioned and studded with leather details. Its deep front pocket can contain all the necessaries for a whip round the city, from stationery to diaries to a newspaper for the commute home. Fits a 13 inch laptop. Porter is a luxury Japanese luggage and accessories specialist that creates intuitive and durable pieces.

Rough-cut board

Made with premium ash wood in a dark or light brown colourway, this rough-cut board is a collaborative creation with Studio Dottings. Its distinct shape – honoured by inclusion in the Vienna Museum of Applied Arts’ permanent collection – delivers function and style. Constructed for daily use, its five edges prevent spills and allow for easy transfer of food while its pointed design facilitates easy cleaning.

Founded by designer, cookbook author and culinary networker Alexandra Palla, Palla Vienna has redefined houseware since its launch. The label’s edit of kitchen-inspired dress, household accessories and textiles is a celebration of Austria and its culinary scene. Balancing style and function in equal measure, the label produces locally and employs traditional weaving techniques unique to Austria. 

City bag

This bag sits on the hip and is designed to keep all your valuables close by. The front flap closes securely with two snap buttons, and has a zip pocket on the back for your keys and wallet. It also includes a foldaway tote for that last minute farmers' market stop. Porter is a luxury Japanese luggage and accessories specialist that creates intuitive and durable pieces. 

Backpack with detachable pouch

Porter’s pared-back take on the backpack is made of cordura with a leather finish on the handles and zippers. It features two inside compartments, two mesh side-pockets and a detachable pouch for smaller belongings and valuables. The well-cushioned straps will keep you comfortable throughout your journey. Porter is a luxury Japanese luggage and accessories specialist that creates intuitive and durable pieces.

Boston bag

The Boston bag is the quintessential carry-on. Small enough to meet airline hand-luggage regulations it will easily fit into an overhead cabin or under an A320 seat yet, with a bit of smart packing, can hold enough to last you a week or longer. Porter is a luxury Japanese luggage and accessories specialist that creates intuitive and durable pieces.