Up in the airBig-name architects are helping to transform Ecuador’s capital – but do its residents want the high life? It has been 10 days since florist Kairo Gonzales received a fresh delivery of cut roses. His flower stall in the central business district of… Oct 30 22October 30, 2022Article at Monocle
PoliticsMarkus Söder's green transformation positions him to replace Merkel. Plus Ecuador's election and Brazil's corruption crackdown ends. Jul 10 26July 10, 2026Article at Monocle
The openerRev your engines for our whistle-stop tour of global transport. From Madrid's street life to cycling culture and urban mobility solutions world. Jul 10 26July 10, 2026Article at Monocle
Beyond a jokeFrom Denmark to Dubai, comedians are keeping democracy alive with wit and courage. Meet the satirists risking everything to make us laugh and think. Jul 01 26July 01, 2026Article at Monocle
Civic prideSeven exceptional city halls from Oslo to Mumbai that showcase civic pride through bold architecture and inspire good governance in their communities. Jul 01 26July 01, 2026Article at Monocle
The OpenerGlobal dispatches from Monocle's bureaus: diplomatic snubs, unexpected concert audiences, cross-border migrations and the latest from our worldwide network. Jul 01 26July 01, 2026Article at Monocle
The OpenerEurope's alpine resorts embrace year-round living. From Val d'Isère to St Moritz, discover high-altitude escapes beyond ski season. Sep 12 22September 12, 2022Article at Monocle
Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2022Monocle's 15th annual Quality of Life Survey reveals the 25 best cities to live in. Copenhagen leads, with Zürich and Lisbon climbing the rankings in 2022. Jun 24 22June 24, 2022Article at Monocle
The openerFrom Slovenia's cycling superstars inspiring supermarket sandwiches to political bedding and furry babies – Monocle rounds up curious global stories. Aug 10 21August 10, 2021Article at Monocle
In Uruguay few descendants of Russian émigrés want to leaveNEAR THE banks of the River Uruguay, Tatyana Bochkariov, a mother of six, wears a colourful talichka, a type of dress typical in 19th-century Russia. Her eight-year-old son Pavel climbs an orange tree in front of the family home and calls out to his… Aug 07 21August 07, 2021Article at Economist
The rise of Brazil’s Santo Daime religionAyahuasca and shamanic tourism were already controversial in Brazil, and now face an uncertain future under Bolsonaro. This article is a preview from the Autumn 2019 edition of New Humanist It’s late, past midnight, and guests are starting to arrive… Sep 12 19September 12, 2019Article at s78fff9a2ec7040e4ab0a71d76de664ed
Liberté. Égalité?France has kept its former imperial outposts close – but some feel the distance. Are they happy being a part of the fraternity? With France – but not of it The sunny terrace of the Hôtel des Palmistes in Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana, hosts… Feb 21 19February 21, 2019Article at Monocle
São Paulo: building better citiesBrazil’s business capital has reinvented its city centre through clever urbanism. We meet the architects, gallery owners and transport visionaries... Sep 18 18September 18, 2018Article at Monocle
Bringing God to the ballot boxAmidst a drastic recession, the political influence of evangelical churches in Brazil is growing at an alarming rate. This article is a preview from the Autumn 2018 edition of New Humanist "Your financial life will be healthy,” a preacher’s voice… Sep 12 18September 12, 2018Article at s78fff9a2ec7040e4ab0a71d76de664ed
The Tropical Trump: what the rise of Jair Bolsonaro means for BrazilIn the past 18 months, one Brazilian president, Dilma Rousseff, has been impeached, and her replacement has faced allegations of corruption. Another former president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has been accused of masterminding the largest bribery… Dec 11 17December 11, 2017Article at Prospect Magazine
How Venezuela fell apartNescafé’s instant coffee machine at Maiquetía international airport only accepts 100 denomination bills. Twenty-five notes inserted later, a watery latte at a new standard price of 2,500 worthless Venezuelan bolivars is served. Inflation is one of… Aug 11 17August 11, 2017Article at Prospect Magazine
Top 25 entrepreneurs: part oneWant to take the leap and strike out on your own with a new business? Then take inspiration from 25 of the brightest entrepreneurs in industries ranging from publishing to interior design – leaders who know the way, go the way and show the way for… Article at Monocle
Welcome to our worldA Observations. People and places. / Global We know our readers venture far and wide, and once you arrive at your destination it’s often the first-hand local knowledge that’s most interesting – people who know the stories behind the cities. So relax… Article at Monocle
Looks to loveWe’ve found the formula to greet sunny days: the perfect T-shirt, breezy cottons and light tailoring cut to fit just so. And don’t forget springy new kicks to ground your feelgood summer wardrobe. Battenwear Cotton on For summer, turn to New York… Article at Monocle
True coloursA residents-funded revamp of a magnificent modernist tower block has given it the kiss of life – and attracted an array of creatives. On most sunny São Paulo weekends, amateur photographers can be found snapping the multicoloured shutters of the… Article at Monocle
