Forged in the wake of war, Unesco stands tall as a bastion of peace and principle. Monocle visited its modernist headquarters in Paris to discover an institution dedicated to optimism despite brutal funding cuts and a…
Beyond the sunburn and sangria, what does this rowdy resort on the east coast of Spain have to recommend it? Well, there’s a sunny architectural vernacular and Unesco World Heritage ambitions to consider. With a hanky
on…
An age-old old-age option for slowing traffic, Zürich’s booming techno scene, an ode
to Lisbon airport and absurdly esoteric business cards: we run down the timeliest tidbits from around the globe.
We help Sydney improve the quality of after-life, meet the Vietnamese designers looking to the past for new solutions and venture into the dapper new showroom of an Italian design giant.
Czech spa town Marienbad remains a relic of the Austro-Hungarian empire. What it craves is the international recognition that reflects its regional significance. And as global interest in wellbeing grows, now is the time…
Meet the architecture firms that put a premium on coming up with elegant solutions for interiors that reflect their owners’ personalities. Their work in Bangkok, Christchurch and Vienna imbues hotels, restaurants and bars…
From a hike that will reward you with a spectacular view to our recommendations for tasty bites and delectable sips, here’s how to make the most of your time in Hungary.
Greece has recently been grabbing the headlines for all the wrong reasons. But while commentators indulge in unhelpful schadenfreude, we think it is high time to celebrate the things the country still does rather well.
Malta, the Mediterranean island with a population of 400,000, is booming thanks to EU membership and its adoption of the euro. It’s also perfectly poised to exploit renewed trade with Gaddafi’s Libya.
With winter’s festivities now behind us, the year is getting going in earnest, which makes this the perfect moment to reflect on the fundamentals of what we hope to achieve. That’s why, this issue, we ponder the deceptively…
