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Hello from Belo
Belo Horizonte, Brazil's third-largest city, is experiencing an economic boom. Long overshadowed by Rio and São Paulo, it's now attracting significant national and foreign investment, sparking rapid growth and change.
Catch of the day
The remote Alaskan outpost of Unalaska boasts the US’s biggest commercial port, thanks to a hugely profitable fishing season. And don’t forget the oil industry and a hit TV series...
Do the business
The world is dividing: those who stick to the nine-to-five, and those open for business at all hours. We may not like it, but will East beat West to the contracts and wealth?
Expo 46: Boat people
A ship from South Africa to St Helena is the only way to reach the isolated island. The ‘RMS St Helena’ is a place where time stands still, harking back to Commonwealth days.
Observation
It’s back to school for Monocle and the new term is going to be busy. Monocle’s headmaster, Tyler Brûlé, reveals the new curriculum.
Whipping up a storm
Italians want the world to know how to make gelato. Which is why one school is attracting foreigners to study the art.
Les Batignolles
Once the stamping ground of Impressionist painters, this 17th arrondissement neighbourhood is attracting a new wave of residents fleeing the overpriced centre and seeking some old-fashioned charm.
Into the wild
Serving the No Return Wilderness Area, Salmon Air carries passengers seeking a taste of the outdoors, and the odd llama. The skilled pilots undergo intensive training to deal with the challenging airstrips.
Less is more
Monocle tours Korean Air’s A380, a new milestone for the company. Its interior design proves simple is best, while premium classes put the spark back into travel.
