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Travel and restaurants

Hit your stride

We hope that these diverse ideas might inspire you to be ambitious, be serious about having fun – and to get out there, put your best foot forward and go for it.

  • Issue #166
  • 13 min read
Collection of vintage travel guidebooks including Gateway Guide to Eating in France spread on table with coffee cup
Society

The Opener

Mexico’s panda conundrum and Jetstar’s mid-air reversal. Plus: Swedish director Ruben Östlund on his Oscar-nominated film, Triangle of Sadness.

  • Issue #161
  • 8 min read
Swedish film director Ruben Östlund peering through red curtains with chandelier visible in background
Hospitality

25 things to make you happy

From sun-soaked Mexican neighbourhoods to Athenian hat-makers and uninhibited dancing, our curated selection offers practical wisdom for cultivating joy in everyday moments.

  • Issue #155
  • 23 min read
People watching fountains in a lush park with palm trees and tropical vegetation in sunny weather
The Monocle Concierge

Wrapped up

Stuck for gift ideas? Delight loved ones by encouraging them to enjoy the brisk weather, nestle in the bedroom or sit by a fire with these accessories. Feeling generous?

  • Issue #149
  • 3 min read
Personal accessories including enamel jug, glasses, pullover, washbag, tray, perfumes, rings and earbuds
Retail

Standing by

There is one place that is always and entirely yours: your bedside table. Useful wares should be within easy reach.

  • Issue #138
  • 4 min read
Mid-century walnut bedside table with open drawer, lamp, clock, glasses, books and small bottles on top
Society

Easy does it…

'The Monocle Book of Gentle Living' is our just-published title to help you reconnect, make things happen and do something you care about. Here's how to embark on a gentler life.

  • Issue #137
  • 8 min read
Illustration of two women exchanging gifts
Furniture

House proud

Creating a sanctuary that reflects your personality requires more than good taste—it demands understanding how materials, light and surroundings can transform any space into home.

  • Issue #137
  • 6 min read
Modern bedroom with exposed wooden ceiling beams, white walls, pendant lighting, and a dog resting on the bed
Society

Make time to…

In an age of digital distraction and automated interactions, the simple acts of genuine conversation and active listening offer profound remedies for modern loneliness and disconnection.

  • Issue #137
  • 1 min read
Two people having a conversation on urban steps, one sitting on stairs while the other stands nearby

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