Journal

Escape Into Africa And The Middle East Through The Lens Of Helin Bereket

Berlin-based photographer Helin Bereket has traveled to Oman, Namibia, Lebanon, and Nevada in search of something bold and different to document. Looking beyond the grey concrete of the German capi...

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 ...

The Neon Nightcrawler

It's only one year until we've reached the date the original Blade Runner was set. Although we know 2019 won't quite be the same as the film portrayed, photographer Tom Blachford has decided to sho...

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...

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 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 Guide to Hotels, Inns and Hideaways

Video didn’t kill the radio star and apartment-sharing apps haven’t scuppered our enduring need for hotels. It’s this sincere belief that proved to be the rallying cry for our latest book, which co...