Lithuania might be small but this plucky Baltic nation’s proximity to Russia means that it is ramping up its military might. Monocle meets its newest conscripts.
Relax in a hidden corner of Marrakech; explore the mountains of Arcadian Greece; get to know another side of Bali. Wherever 2024 takes you, these new hotels should be on your radar.
What does it take to run a hotel that is beautifully appointed and has that personal touch too? We meet the hospitality enthusiasts who have traded in their day jobs to open their very own guesthouses in city centres,…
All seasoned travellers know that the best destinations rarely stay the same for long. So before you plan your next escape, read up on the comings and goings in transport, hospitality and luggage. It might just prompt a…
Our annual overview of present and future pioneers in commerce, infrastructure and civil society includes news of the European nation getting sleeper trains back on track, the ride-hailing platform that’s expanding across…
Despite its many kilometres of glorious coastline, the UAE’s beaches are becoming a more sophisticated draw and the battle for this prime waterfront is warming up.
Reporting from...Monocle’s global bureaux keep their ears to the ground in a bevvy of far-flung locales – and they’re there to keep you abreast of the latest developments. This month: crossing the road and retail.
Refusing to be derailed by natural disasters and ever-rising costs, Samantha Mink’s architectural debut is a remarkable and liveable modernist home for her parents.
Tempted by the quality of life and swept along on Atlantic crosswinds, everyone from kitesurfers to fashion entrepreneurs are altering the outlook for mainland Europe’s southernmost outpost.
Our round-up of innovators, fresh thinkers and business mavericks reveals how a storied food movement is transforming farming, what’s causing a stir between the covers in Jakarta, which renowned watch-maker is stirring the…
In our bumper hospitality round-up, we visit new openings from Berlin to Oslo, celebrate an illustrious Japanese resort and sample dishes in Singapore and São Paulo. Where will you stay next?
Fitness tech isn’t new but for key player Apple, it’s not just about squats and downward dogs. There is a moral mission too: to help you live better and longer.
Summer is all about taking a break and doing the things that enhance your quality of life. And we’ve devised a modest checklist of ideas to set you on the right course – to make life just a bit nicer. So grab your swimmers…