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The opener
Why you should slow down for roundabouts, kill moths and consider a cowbell conundrum.
Liberté. Égalité?
France has kept its former imperial outposts close – but some feel the distance. Are they happy being a part of the fraternity?
French lessons
From political machinations and getting the hang of thinking like a local to freedom of the press and a love of flirting, our writers reveal what makes France tick.
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A welcome from our editor in chief.
We need to talk
We are living through a new golden age of debate and salons. Talks and conversations are the new religion. We asked our senior correspondent to spend one week at the heart of her city’s…
Groomy kind of love
Pooch pampering has been taken to a whole new level in Japan. We head to the country’s largest dog show, where competitive groomers have their clippers at the ready.
Cities
Zürich is considering artificial islands to house its growing population and there’s a global push to unearth forgotten rivers.
Model citizens
What defines the modern Australian? Monocle meets five illustrious nationals, including a steely journalist, a hospitality hero and a barrister, to find out what makes them tick.
Observation
Italy’s easy charm is its strength and a weakness, says Tyler Brûlé, but the world can learn from both.
Observation
Urban planning is a fashionable subject these days but while it's good to talk about it, let's not miss the point, says Tyler Brûlé.
