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What lies beneath sea-loving Italians’ deep suspicion of lakes?
A dip in the water has always been an Italian summer ritual – as long as it’s salty. Here, we take a dive into the country’s curious phobia of inland bodies of water.
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Don’t bury your head in the sand – here’s how to be on your best beach behaviour
Nations with strong beach-going traditions have their own strict sets of rules and rituals. So, pay close attention to the dos and don’ts of whichever stretch of sand you find yourself on this summer.
Hot dates can be hard to find – have you tried looking in a sauna?
How can we turn up the heat on modern romance? Don’t sweat the small talk.
Landmark innings: How the Singapore Cricket Club has been bowling over its members for almost 175 years
Founded in 1852 as a gathering of 28 people, the club now boasts a membership of nearly 5,000 avid players of cricket, rugby and other field sports.
Want to really beat the heat? Here’s how to keep your cool
The answer isn’t always air conditioning. Why not opt for an ice-cold martini, concertina fan or frozen eyemask?
Riding the heatwave: Three Thai tastemakers share their summer essentials
The founder of Scratch First, director of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, and CEO of Cloud 11 share their favourite summer finds and where they’re headed to escape the heat.
History repeats itself, why not holidays? The case for taking a trip down memory lane
Children delight in repetition, whether it’s listening to the same song on loop or revisiting a beloved holiday spot. And this yearning for the familiar is something that we don’t always grow out of.
Seventy and soaring: Singapore is helping its older citizens age well by teaching them parkour
Countries with ageing populations are busily searching for ways to help their people age gracefully. Singapore has a plan in place that’s proceeding in leaps and bounds.
Why Europeans should sleep less and nap better
Tired of feeling tired? Perhaps it’s time to adopt some Eastern wisdom – and a new sleep routine.
Why joining a club is the best way to open doors and close deals
If cities and societies really run on whispers, subtleties and secrets – as opposed to regulations and timetables – then clubs are the epitome of a certain civic spirit. Once seen as fusty or…
Inside Monocle’s summer issue launch party in Abu Dhabi
Peak summer in the UAE has long been treated as a season of strategic skedaddling. People’s apartments are shuttered, automated out-of-office messages are switched on, restaurants are suddenly easy to book and anyone with…
