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The Park Hyatt Tokyo is back – here’s what’s new after the 19-month renovation
The iconic Tokyo hotel is once again hosting guests following a subtle and stately refurbishment.
How heritage Spanish wine region Priorat is breathing new life into old vines
Wine-lovers and ramblers alike are flocking to the wine region of Priorat – once home to Carthusian monasteries and now one of Spain’s most celebrated vineyards.
Leave the urban sprawl behind at Amaria, a boutique Algarve getaway
Time stands still at Nuno Oliveira’s hotel Amaria, where visitors seek tranquility and a slower pace of life amid the region’s abundant natural beauty.
Step inside Chesa Marchetta, Artfarm’s 16th-century guest house
The latest hotel from Hauser & Wirth’s hospitality wing brings gallery-grade artworks together with mountain views and Alpine fare.
Planning a trip? Monocle’s City Guides know far more than Google ever will
Our growing offering is a labour of love from locals and insiders, not algorithms and influencers. Andrew Tuck explains the art of the perfect address book.
Sweden’s best spot for urban skiing? Try this slope on a former rubbish dump
Built from waste and surrounded by city spires, Hammarbybacken has none of the usual Alpine trappings. But for Stockholm residents, parents and the curious, it offers something unexpectedly appealing.
‘In turbulent times, the bistro is a tonic.’ Can Unesco save this famed Paris institution?
France’s bistros are on the decline but a new generation of young restaurateurs in the capital is proving that the appeal of the bistro remains in its dependability.
What Parisians hate (almost) more than anything
It is rarely mentioned in guidebooks but dominates everyday life. It ruins appliances, dulls hair and inspires an entire economy of defensive measures. An expat learns why Paris takes certain domestic threats seriously.
Where to repair clothes in Paris: The city’s five finest tailors and master cobblers
Get your fix: the repair shops giving Parisians’ wardrobes a fresh start
New York’s 10 best lesser-known bookshops
From West Village stalwarts to hidden living-room selections, this Monocle guide celebrates New York’s independent booksellers, specialist collections and the city’s enduring literary culture beyond the more obvious big names.
