Travel and restaurants
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Gently does it
From soothing swims in Athens to sleep-easy stays in South Africa, our restful agenda comprises escapes and retreats to help you slow down, unwind and live in the moment.
Marrakech, Tangier + Casablanca: The Monocle Travel Guide
Marrakech can be full of dirty details but exploring Morocco is just fine at 90km/h. Take out some cash and jump in. Available now at The Monocle Shop.
C’est chic
Overlooked for decades, ‘bouillons’ are enjoying a revival in Paris. We discover what is so special about these bustling restaurants that serve simple, homely food and pull up a chair to take a bite.
From the ground up
Irish chef Darina Allen fears a loss of kitchen skills. The founder of Ballymaloe cookery school talks public health, the perils of oat milk and the need for an agrarian revolution.
Critical mass
Restaurant openings can buoy neighbourhoods and set a city’s culinary agenda. We asked our favourite food writers for the inside scoop on the launches to look out for in the year ahead.
Self awareness
As affluent modern travellers seek a boost for brain and body, hotels are now mindful of the wellness boom’s potential. We find out how Asaya at Rosewood Hong Kong accommodates this feel-good factor.
High fidelity
Inspired by Tokyo's jazz-kissa, venues for audiophiles are taking off globally. We explore three places where vinyl collections are played on some of the world’s best analogue equipment, with great drinks lists to match.
Best of both worlds
Honolulu’s legendary Halekulani hotel is a dream for Japanese guests, but far away. Now, its owners have reproduced its many charms in a paradisal landscape closer to home in Okinawa.
Bowled over
Kagawa is a prefecture so enamoured with Sanuki udon noodles that the delicacy is both tourist attraction and TV star. We tuck in.
Root cause
One man is pushing for a rural return with a business-minded mix of hospitality and agricultural innovation.
