Journal

Ever Wondered What the Footsteps of Giants Look Like?

The 40,000 mostly hexagonal-shaped basalt columns along the coastal cliffs of Northern Ireland have a colorful name. Thanks to an ancient myth surrounding the rivalry between an Irish and Scottish...

How One Country Inspired Daniel Frost to Create His Next Book

Greenland is a country so unique and mysterious that it left illustrator Daniel Frost questioning his existence on earth. We talk to the author about his latest book and how he hopes to inspire a n...

"Simple Life and Celebrating Taking Everything Really Slow …"

Two years ago, tattoo artist Julie Toebel and her partner Kai Branss, a director and videographer, bought an old American school bus, rebuilt the inside to meet their needs, and from then on called...

7 Ways to Make the Most of Every Stay at a Hotel

There’s a special kind of thrill that checking into a hotel elicits. From the crisp sheets to the cozy barstools and rooftop pools, sometimes our lodging can be just as exciting as our travels them...

Lisbon: City of Rugged Charm

Co-editor of The Grand Hostels Luxury Hostels of the World Kash Bhattarcharya is sharing his secret tips on how to explore the beautiful city of Lisbon. Find out, where to have the most relaxing su...

"Where the Streets Have No Name"

Leave your home, your comfort zone behind and drive to places "Where the Streets Have No Name", like U2 used to sing. Let the passing landscapes make you forget your everyday life. But before you l...

A Cabin Design That Combines Japanese Aesthetics and the Tasmanian Wilderness

This cabin on Bruny Island in Tasmania, Australia, was designed by architects Maguire + Devine. The client wished for a highly functional minimalistic building on her 99 acres piece of land. There ...

The Monocle Travel Guide to Beirut

Join us on a tour of this vivacious Mediterranean metropolis of Beirut brimming with delicious food, retail, and hospitality! There's are vibrant party scene in Lebanon's capital. Foodies will enjo...

The Monocle Travel Guide to Mexico City

Mexico City is a megapolis with an endless parade of sights, sounds, and smells. Discover the ever-changing capital with all of its beautiful sides. Find out about the best places for quesadillas a...

The Monocle Travel Guide Series Goes to Zurich, Geneva, and Basel

From the Lap of Luxury: Explore the Three Swiss Cities