Journal

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...

A Home that Masters the Modular Concept

The Mono Cabin is an ideal option for someone who enjoys the bare necessities of life. With a footprint of just 106 sq ft, it is small enough to avoid needing a building permit and is finished and ...

The Workplace of the Future Could Be Your Neighbor

With 70% of the world’s population expected to live in cities by 2050, Bangkok-based architects ASWA seem to have found the perfect balance of introducing business into residential cityscapes.

"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...

Light Photography by Alexis Pichot

Inspired by his fast-paced life in the city, photographer Alexis Pichot decided to retreat into the woods to re-connect with his spirits and discover a hidden world. 

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 ...

When Race Cars Drive through the Front Yard

The Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2018 was an event of many anniversaries: Porsche celebrated their 70th anniversary, Martini racing celebrated its 50th birthday, and the festival itself its 25th a...

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...

"We are guilty of having messed up chefs' minds"

"Even worse than Mary Shelley, we have created a monster." Read our interview with Andrea Petrini on how he thinks The World's 50 Best is actually harming young chefs and how he wants to push cooki...

Bringing Nature Indoors Is a Design Trend that Won’t Die

Bringing nature into our homes is an interior design trend that will never die. Unlike furniture, however, a houseplant can be a fickle friend. Find our four tips for keeping your houseplants alive...