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Play grounds
The role of parks and other green urban spaces as quality-of-life improvers cannot be underestimated. Monocle takes a leafy stroll.
Expo 65 – Part 01: Palermo
Much of its complex history is dark and overshadowed by the Mafia but Palermo’s citizens have fought back and reclaimed their seductive city as a centre for art and gastronomy.
Expo 65 – Part 05: San José
Your taxi driver in Costa Rica might know the way to San José but he won’t be sure why you want to go. It’s a capital at odds with its peaceful surroundings.
Saint-Gilles
With its beautiful, spacious art nouveau houses and cosmopolitan feel, Saint-Gilles is proving a draw for those looking for fresh pastures.
Cutting a dash
Hectic, hot and chaotic, Bangkok is the steamy backdrop for our fashion story. Stay cool on the run across town and take everything the city can throw at you in your stride.Men’s stylistTakeharu SatoWomen’s…
Modena man
Chef and restaurant owner Massimo Bottura is the perfect ambassador for the producers and specialities of his home town.
Oslo art scene
With new independent galleries opening and an art neighbourhood in the making, Oslo's art scene is being revitalised. We meet artist and writer Matias Faldbakken to find out why he calls the city home.
Treats in store
One-stop shopping in the Japanese capital gets a luxurious makeover as the owners of the prestigious Midtown spruce up their offer.
Eat, drink and be ferried
We visit a restaurant in Madrid promoting English food, a Chinese craft brewery educating locals and a pair of Berlin boathouses offering a unique way of navigating their beautiful lake location.
Food
A teashop in Tokyo, our favourite coffee makers, a New York wine merchant and a star dish from London.
