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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.
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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.
How long have you got? Five global destinations for 2026 tailored to a busy schedule
Whether you have a weekend, a day, a morning or even just an hour to spare, here’s how to spend it.
A cross-country journey on the Comfortjet – Ceske Drahy’s latest high-speed, long-distance train
About the ComfortjetProvenance: Ostrava, Czech RepublicPrice: €37mKey route: 850kmTop speed: 230km/hCapacity: 555 people It’s a frosty morning at Prague’s Hlavni Nadrazi, the city’s main station, where passengers are awaiting the arrival of the Comfortjet.…
Trunk hotels’ first international president on what the hospitality brand is planning next
Since Japanese hotel brand Trunk opened in 2017, it has made a mark with urban boltholes that connect guests to neighbourhoods. The group, which has three properties in Tokyo, is now setting its sights…
