A good book amounts to far more than just printed matter. Here, we explore the volumes that have touched the lives of 50 friends of Monocle, drawn from the worlds of design, culture, food and more.
Our Scotland survey goes beyond the nation’s world-famous scenery to visit some of the makers, creators and company owners who make it such a dynamic 21st-century destination. Read on for a wee sample of what this great…
It may be the state’s long history of living off the land but Iowans are up-with-the-sun kind of people, ready to roll up their sleeves and set to work. Indeed, this has become Iowa’s pitch as an industrious crossroads of…
Size isn’t everything – but the scale of a city can determine your trajectory in both business and life. Our fifth Small Cities Index puts the spotlight on 25 places around the world that offer the best of metropolitan…
Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy is becoming increasingly appealing to foreign investors, who are tempted by the dynamism of the country’s emerging middle class. Here, we explore the city at the heart of this transforma…
Dazzling skyscrapers might grab your attention in the UAE but natural wonders abound – if you know where to look. Plant your flag here and a host of mountain activities, dune-nestled retreats and spectacular beaches are…
In the desert outside the UAE’s capital, a vast film set is becoming a trusted shooting location for Hollywood, Bollywood and beyond. The Twofour54 complex is at the heart of a nascent movie industry, where government…
To celebrate the release of our new book, “Swim & Sun: A Monocle Guide”, we spend the day at swim club Flussbad Oberer Letten in Zürich. Bathers of every age come here to strip off and feel the freedom of the water in the…