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Let’s get together
Cities work when they let people meet. They are less about the buildings than the bits in between. Monocle embarks on a global tour of the best outdoor spaces for sunshine and salutations.
How to shop
Mercado do Bolhão, Porto’s much-loved open-air food market, celebrates its centenary this year – a feat that is largely down to its charismatic stallholders.
Expo 75: Sai Kung
Cascais, Hayama, Aegina, Sai Kung and Outer Sunset: five commuter towns with distinct personalities.
Up close
It’s often the little things that leave a lasting impression. From flickering neon lights in Portugal to painted manholes in Japan, Monocle picks out 10 unique and memorable city details.
Screen time
Beyond the multiplex: cinemas offering inventive programming, director Q&As and social spaces where film lovers can share their passion. We highlight the best from around the world.
Final check out
News that Tokyo’s iconic 1960s Hotel Okura is to be reconstructed has been met with outrage. While Tokyo's changing skyline is what makes it special, such demolitions threaten its architectural history.
South Tyrol
From award-winning vineyards to the finest hotels, restaurants and mountain retreats, we've surveyed the best this alpine Italian province has to offer.
Hop, skip and jump
African Express operates one of civil aviation's last milk runs, a multi-stop flight from Nairobi to Dubai. Monocle's correspondent straps into the jump seat for a unique jaunt around the Horn of Africa.
Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina balances Mediterranean charm with fresh ideas from its Nordic diaspora.
Vaulting ambition
Layers of history have been peeled back to turn a bank into a haven in the heart of the city.
