Travel and restaurants
Bangkok’s newest local-approved restaurants to add to your itinerary
The Thai capital’s dining scene is an ever-evolving landscape. We round up four of the city’s most compelling recent openings that blend rich local tradition with international flair.
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How locals saved and reinvented a modernist Junzo Sakakura building
A modernist icon was saved from demolition by the local community and given a second chance. It’s now a cultural complex with a striking 19-key hotel. Shall we show you around?
How a remote Swedish vineyard became a must-visit winery, hotel and spa
When a family planted an organic vineyard in rural Sweden, it seemed like an eccentric choice. Here’s how they grew the seeds of an idea into the irresistible proposition of Ästad Vingård.
The Monocle Concierge: Where to eat, shop and stroll in Kowloon
Our concierge shares the essential stops in Hong Kong’s most electric district. From secret dumplings to design gems, here’s your hit list.
Mykonos reimagined: the hotspots to visit as Greece’s party island matures
Mykonos has long been Greece’s glamorous playground. But behind the whitewashed villas and sunset cocktails, the island is embracing heritage, culture and authenticity. Here’s how to experience the best of its new chapter.
Before ‘Japandi’ and New Nordic cuisine, two Swedish restaurants quietly pioneered Scandinavian cooking in Japan
In an age when Scandinavia is synonymous with sophisticated dining and wooden, minimalist design, it might come as a surprise that Japan’s two enduring Swedish restaurants are as homely as they are traditional.
As extreme heat threatens Mediterranean holiday resorts, the answer could be over their shoulders
As southern Europe swelters, the traditional holiday calendar is under threat. Resorts are rethinking the high season, and the solution might be hiding in plain sight.
Five beautiful travel books from Monocle to guarantee a well-spent summer
Whether you’re bound for breezy coastlines, vibrant cities or serene countryside, Monocle’s travel guides are your passport to a smarter season.
Estonia’s “summer capital” is the coolest European beach escape you’ve never heard of
As southern Europe sizzles under record-breaking temperatures, travellers are steering north. Estonia’s seaside gem, Pärnu, offers golden sands, a rich spa culture and stylish charm – without the crowds or scorching heat.
In Italy the real dolce vita experience is at the village ‘sagra’
At this time of year the streets of Peschiera del Garda are clogged with traffic as holidaymakers descend on the lakeside town. Alongside the Italians flocking to second homes and annual rentals, many of…
