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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.
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.
Upstate New York is having a renaissance. Here’s where to eat, shop and stay on your next trip
From boutique retailers and cosy cafés to charming countryside inns, a slate of new openings is bringing city-dwellers back to the Hudson Valley.
The Escapist is here to take you down the roads less travelled
Whether you’re planning your next getaway or simply in search of inspiration, Andrew Tuck, Monocle’s editor in chief, introduces our annual travel special and ponders the transformative power of hitting the road.
Discovering Gora Kadan Fuji, a new luxury ryokan built to frame Mount Fuji
Fujisan’s iconic outline is familiar to all – but a stay at the new Gora Kadan Fuji hotel offers beguiling views of Japan’s highest peak that will make you see it anew.
How Sofia’s comeback is shaping a new cultural identity for Bulgaria
Communism’s shadow has been slow to fade in Sofia but today a new generation of young hospitality players is welcoming visitors to a city full of opportunity and Old World charm.
In search of Australia’s natural bounty: A guide to the Grand Pacific Drive
Heading south from the Sydney sprawl, the nation’s seemliest highway wends its way along a rugged coast to reveal lesser-seen treasures.
Your guide to São Tomé & Príncipe: A tropical paradise at the centre of the world
The tiny African island of Príncipe is hard to reach but rewards travellers with its rich biodiversity and low-key luxury inns.
In Florence, Italian tradition is being kept alive through a new renaissance
The Tuscan capital has long attracted visitors with the promise of timeless wonders – but look closer and you’ll also find a forward-looking city that’s eager to serve up fresh, contemporary delights.
How a rising generation of North Africans are awarding Tangier new life
The bustling Moroccan city has long stood at the crossroads of cultures but now a new generation of entrepreneurs and creatives is asserting a fresh homegrown identity.
