1+ week, 2+ day ago   (250+ words) Are you one of those people who are prone to post-party depression? Or are you more the type who can celebrate a grand event, collapse, recover and get on with whatever’s lined up next? On this particular Saturday afternoon, I…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (46+ words) Monocle Keen to know the questions that we ask Monocle correspondents and the data we used to compile this year’s results? Read on. Issue #196 | September 2026...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (536+ words) Lisbon’s Baixa neighbourhood, ravaged by natural disasters in the 18th century, is a design lesson in reconstruction that breathes harmony and order. Monocle touches down in Lisbon early next month for our annual Quality of Life Conference. For some, the design…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (488+ words) The ups and downs of the Caribbean, plus life on the farm in downtown Detroit. When G8 leaders convened at the exclusive beach town of Heiligendamm, Germany, on 6 June, they arrived in a fleet of aircraft as diverse as the cars…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (467+ words) Havaianas flip-flops are Brazil's unofficial national shoe. Worn by almost everyone since 1962, the company sold 162 million pairs last year and is now opening its first office outside Brazil in New York. M: Are you from Brazil?CS: I have dual citizenship…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (217+ words) Maintaining Portugal’s traditional stone pavements requires skill, patience and a deep appreciation for heritage. We meet one of the country’s few remaining ‘calçeteiros’ paving the way. It’s summer and sweat is dripping down Graça’s forehead. Immersed in his art, he…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (312+ words) With the most-streamed song from last year’s Eurovision and a new album on the horizon, Portuguese band Napa are on their way to stardom. “Deslocado” by Napa, Portugal’s entry for Eurovision 2025, came a lowly 21st place but the story of the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (402+ words) The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum’s architecture is almost as celebrated as the artworks held within. A recently completed major renovation has restored the museum to its original glory. As staff line up to welcome the first visitors, Salomon stands by the…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (322+ words) Folha de S Paulo has been one of Brazil’s leading daily newspapers for over a century. Editor in chief Sérgio Dávila discusses its evolution, the importance of diversity and why AI won’t replace journalists. As caterers clear the plates from…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (370+ words) We ride along with the Mexican architect as she shares abut her practice, her choice of bike brand and the relationship between architecture and politics. Tell us about your commute. First, what brand of bike do you use each morning?...