In Monocle’s latest book, Swim &amp; Sun, you’ll find our pick of the places in which to cool off when the mercury rises and plenty to get you dreaming about your next dip. We celebrate the joys of diving into the ocean, leaping into a river and allowing your limbs to stretch – and your mind to clear – as you simply swim. In its visually stunning pages, the guide celebrates the sunny pleasures on offer at our favourite beach clubs, urban pools and lakeside bathing spots. So pick up a copy and jump in.

In Monocle’s latest book, Swim &amp; Sun, you’ll find our pick of the places in which to cool off when the mercury rises and plenty to get you dreaming about your next dip. We celebrate the joys of diving into the ocean, leaping into a river and allowing your limbs to stretch – and your mind to clear – as you simply swim. In its visually stunning pages, the guide celebrates the sunny pleasures on offer at our favourite beach clubs, urban pools and lakeside bathing spots. <a href="https://monocle.com/shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">So pick up a copy and jump in.</a>

Swim & sun: a Monocle guide

Who tops our liveable leaderboard? Monocle’s annual Quality of Life Survey puts the world’s best cities through their paces and profiles the urban centres on the up. We also get set for summer by gardening in Hiroshima, dining in Marseille and dancing in Mexico City. Plus: how Bratislava’s bass-playing, architect mayor is helping the city to find its groove. Grab your copy today.

Who tops our liveable leaderboard? Monocle’s annual Quality of Life Survey puts the world’s best cities through their paces and profiles the urban centres on the up. We also get set for summer by gardening in Hiroshima, dining in Marseille and dancing in Mexico City. Plus: how Bratislava’s bass-playing, architect mayor is helping the city to find its groove. <a href="https://monocle.com/shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grab your copy today.</a>

Monocle preview: July/August issue, 2023

Look on the bright side of life with Konfekt’s dazzling summer instalment. Issue 11 is an ideal accompaniment to beachside lounging, featuring an alluring trip along Portugal’s untamed Atlantic coast, inspiring residences and a look at why rose oil is so valuable that it’s kept in a vault. Plus: Lebanese mezze, wild swimming and what to wear in the sun.

Look on the bright side of life with <a href="https://monocle.com/shop/product/2337535/konfekt-issue-11/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Konfekt’s dazzling summer instalment</a>. Issue 11 is an ideal accompaniment to beachside lounging, featuring an alluring trip along Portugal’s untamed Atlantic coast, inspiring residences and a look at why rose oil is so valuable that it’s kept in a vault. Plus: Lebanese mezze, wild swimming and what to wear in the sun.

Konfekt preview: Issue 11

Ever dreamed of ditching the rat race for a life on the land? We meet the new Mediterranean farmers doing just that in the latest edition of Monocle. Issue 164 also includes an Art Special that puts collectors, galleries and this year’s Art Basel in the frame. Plus: a guide to the Venice Architecture Biennale and a rare venture into Syria. Order your copy today.

Ever dreamed of ditching the rat race for a life on the land? We meet the new Mediterranean farmers doing just that in the latest edition of Monocle. Issue 164 also includes an Art Special that puts collectors, galleries and this year’s Art Basel in the frame. Plus: a guide to the Venice Architecture Biennale and a rare venture into Syria. <a href="https://monocle.com/shop/product/2326118/issue-164/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Order your copy today.</a>

Monocle preview: June issue, 2023

Tinned sardines are an icon of Portugal. We visit a family-run shop and one of the country’s last artisanal canneries to discover why sardines are cherished by the Portuguese, how the industry started back with Napoleon and what is driving the revival of canned fish. Discover more from the country with Portugal: The Monocle Handbook.

Tinned sardines are an icon of Portugal. We visit a family-run shop and one of the country’s last artisanal canneries to discover why sardines are cherished by the Portuguese, how the industry started back with Napoleon and what is driving the revival of canned fish. Discover more from the country with <a href="https://monocle.com/shop/product/2227005/portugal-the-monocle-handbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Portugal: The Monocle Handbook.</a>

Inside Portugal’s tinned-fish industry

Located in the northwestern corner of the Scottish Highlands, Gairloch is a coastal village of about 700 people that is known for its mountains, sea loch and rugged landscape. Monocle paid a visit to Two Lochs, reportedly Britain’s smallest commercial radio station, which is nestled on Gairloch’s shores, run by a handful of volunteers and has built a loyal fanbase of global listeners.

Outpost News: Britain’s smallest radio station

Monocle’s third annual Design Awards honour the top 50 objects, places and designers that have popped onto our radar over the past year. Expect stunning buildings, cosy furniture and saké in cans. Elsewhere in Issue 163, we find out how Russia recruits spies (and why it needs to), set up home at the world’s premier property fair and step out in spring fashion. Grab your copy today.

Monocle’s third annual Design Awards honour the top 50 objects, places and designers that have popped onto our radar over the past year. Expect stunning buildings, cosy furniture and saké in cans. Elsewhere in Issue 163, we find out how Russia recruits spies (and why it needs to), set up home at the world’s premier property fair and step out in spring fashion. <a href="https://monocle.com/shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grab your copy today.</a>

Monocle preview: May issue, 2023

Nature is a key source of inspiration for glass artist Michael Ruh, who has hand-crafted pieces for leading architects and brands, such as Fortnum &amp; Mason. We visited his south London studio as production was underway for a new commission for The Birch Hotel to hear about his design process.

Glassblowing with Michael Ruh

Monocle Radio is our round-the-clock global audio service featuring live shows and podcasts that cover news, entrepreneurship, culture, design, urbanism, media and more.

Monocle Radio

This issue of Konfekt celebrates the promise of spring, with bracing hikes, adventurous road trips and long dinners filled with sparkling discussion and searching debate. We’ll picnic on the cliffs of northern Corsica, journey along Slovenia’s coastline and check in to a new hotel in the heritage-rich village of Lefkara in Cyprus. Plus: chic looks, inspiring interiors and piquant Indonesian recipes. Grab your copy today.

This issue of Konfekt celebrates the promise of spring, with bracing hikes, adventurous road trips and long dinners filled with sparkling discussion and searching debate. We’ll picnic on the cliffs of northern Corsica, journey along Slovenia’s coastline and check in to a new hotel in the heritage-rich village of Lefkara in Cyprus. Plus: chic looks, inspiring interiors and piquant Indonesian recipes. <a href="https://monocle.com/shop/product/2307621/konfekt-issue-10/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grab your copy today.</a>

Konfekt preview: Issue 10

A briefing on global affairs, business, culture and design.

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Tyler Brûlé and his merry team got festive last weekend with the annual Monocle Christmas Market at Midori House. Our favourite retailers shared a mulled wine with subscribers and other guests – and everyone met Santa Claus, of course.

Monocle Christmas Market 2018

We jaunt around Madrid’s tabernas, the lively living rooms of the Spanish capital, and share some tasty dishes with the regulars. Hungry for more? Join Monocle’s editors in Madrid next month for three days of lively debate, discussion and great hospitality. Secure your ticket.

We jaunt around Madrid’s tabernas, the lively living rooms of the Spanish capital, and share some tasty dishes with the regulars. Hungry for more? Join Monocle’s editors in Madrid next month for three days of lively debate, discussion and great hospitality. <a href="https://conference.monocle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secure your ticket</a>.

The secret to ordering tapas

Japan's ancient capital may be full of hushed streets steeped in tradition but don't be fooled: there's plenty of forward-thinking retailers, innovative chefs and modernist architecture too. Our Kyoto guide will help you navigate your way around, as well as setting you off on your own path. Available now at The Monocle Shop.

Japan's ancient capital may be full of hushed streets steeped in tradition but don't be fooled: there's plenty of forward-thinking retailers, innovative chefs and modernist architecture too. Our Kyoto guide will help you navigate your way around, as well as setting you off on your own path. Available now at <a href="https://monocle.com/shop/books/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-kyoto/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monocle Shop</a>.

Kyoto: The Monocle Travel Guide

All aboard for our fast-paced rundown of the finest hotel openings, attentive on-board crews and delicious pick-me-ups.

Travel Top 50 - 2017/2018

In our animated series we assess how the Dutch are performing on the world stage as well as at home.

Netherlands: state of the nation

The South Korean capital is energetic and sprawling; our comprehensive guide is brimming with insider tips. Available now at The Monocle Shop.

The South Korean capital is energetic and sprawling; our comprehensive guide is brimming with insider tips. Available now at <a href="https://monocle.com/shop/books/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-seoul/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monocle Shop</a>.

Seoul: The Monocle Travel Guide 

The Catalan capital boasts a singular character. Venturing beyond the tourist-beaten track, join us on a cinematic tour of fairytale architecture and independent retailers, as well as the innovative restaurants bringing a modern touch to Catalan cuisine. Available now at The Monocle Shop.

The Catalan capital boasts a singular character. Venturing beyond the tourist-beaten track, join us on a cinematic tour of fairytale architecture and independent retailers, as well as the innovative restaurants bringing a modern touch to Catalan cuisine. Available now at <a href="https://monocle.com/shop/books/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-barcelona/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monocle Shop</a>.

Barcelona: The Monocle Travel Guide

Staircases can trigger conversations, provide a sense of arrival and dazzle with ingenuity, so why are they often overlooked?

The beauty of stairs

Monocle Films travels to Copenhagen and Mexico City with Audi to see how cities and their citizens are facing the challenge of building sustainable mobility in urban settings.

Future cities – mobilising change

We tour the stunning studios and recording halls of Funkhaus, east Berlin’s former communist broadcasting house.

Funkhaus: on the same wavelength

The newly opened La Grande Epicerie on the Parisian rive droite celebrates the importance of physical retail. Monocle Films pays a visit to admire the heritage brands and tasty produce.

Paris retail: La Grande Epicerie

From Amsterdam to Zürich, find out who's up and who's down in our global ranking of the best cities in the world to live in.

Quality of Life Survey: top 25 cities, 2017

Be it online or on the high street, the retail industry is changing fast. From mall developers to pop-up shop suppliers, we know that bricks-and-mortar help to keep your business vital.

The future of retail

We have launched a Monocle Films series, ‘Secret to...’, that will deliver insight from industry experts every week. In our first edition we talk to architect Iliana Kerestetzi about designing courtyards in rural Greece.

The secret to designing outdoor space

Belgium had no fashion history until six young designers put their country at the centre of that world in the late 1980s. To celebrate our latest travel guide, we travel to Antwerp to see how the fashion scene has matured.  Available now at The Monocle Shop.

Belgium had no fashion history until six young designers put their country at the centre of that world in the late 1980s. To celebrate our latest travel guide, we travel to Antwerp to see how the fashion scene has matured. Available now at <a href="https://monocle.com/shop/product/1603046/the-monocle-travel-guide-brussels-and-antwerp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Monocle Shop</a>.

Brussels + Antwerp: The Monocle Travel Guide 

From urban farming to robotics, we take a tour around the Brooklyn Navy Yard to see how this vast shipyard has rebuilt its industry and community once more.

Brooklyn Navy Yard

The best podcast episodes on non-current politics. Covering topics such as universal basic income, democracy, poverty & justice and more. For anyone interested in learning more about politics that affect that world, not just now, but in the longer term. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Non-Current Politics Podcasts

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