Travel and restaurants
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Observation
A missed flight, a Munich detour and a café terrace conjure the kind of image that lodges in memory — proof that unplanned moments often outshine the destination itself.
Great escapes
From a converted hydro station in Tasmania to a ryokan in Yamaguchi and a rooftop in Lima, three hotels prove that remoteness and refinement can coexist beautifully.
Making waves
Between surfing and helping out his Olympian mum, chef Guy Turland serves a healthy blend of European and Pacific classics to Bondi diners.
Food
Crossing the River Thames to south London reveals a burgeoning food scene. We also unearth must-try dining spots in Porto, Singapore, Toronto, Paris and a Milanese meal to remember.
Plate expectations
Our culinary round-up from across the globe sees us sample virtuous vegetables in New York, tempting Turkish ice cream and beautiful Belgian sourdough. And that’s just for starters.
Haus rules
From an Alpine lodge with farm-fresh appeal to Argentine openings revamping a city’s retail scene, here are the movers, shakers and makers catching our eye across the world.
Team player
Despite his position as president and COO of Ritz-Carlton, Herve Humler’s ability to motivate all around him regardless of role is a modern-day inspiration in leadership.
Fusion power
Lower East Side café El Rey finds a personal touch with inventive Mexican fare that incorporates Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours.
Housewarming: Fabrica and Airbnb
Monocle films explores the art of a warm welcome with Fabrica’s design team on the eve of a special collaboration with Airbnb at the Palazzo Crespi in Milan at Salone del Mobile.
Hidden depths
In northeastern Turkey, Trabzon meets the Black Sea. Its fiercely patriotic population is a study in contrasts. So what does it mean to be one of the ‘Trabzonlular’?
