Designing the family garden: how to integrate a children’s play zone into a high-end backyard Most gardens fall apart at exactly one point: the spot where a considered design meets a heap of primary-colour plastic. It does not have to be

A writer who I like a lot sends me a pitch for a story that he would like to report on for Monocle. But there’s something off about it. A funny smell. His usual quirky tone has been replaced by

Enough books have been published on US president Donald Trump during his two terms as president that a reader might struggle to get through them all between now and the 2028 election. One volume recently added to the list is

Walk Through a Genuine First World War Battlefield Some destinations tell history. Others allow you to experience it. Just outside the historic city of Ypres (Ieper) lies one of Belgium’s most remarkable heritage sites: the Yorkshire Trench & Dugout, now fully restored

Serious times demand serious discussion. So let’s talk about white denim: why it’s so good and how to wear it best this summer. I love white denim with an unreasonable verve and a sentimental passion that I feel might never

Cinema has always sold the fantasy of the transformative summer spent outdoors. It’s the kind found in The Sandlot’s sunburnt baseball summer; Wes Anderson’s runaway-lovers in Moonrise Kingdom and Luca Guadagnino’s Italian peach-orchard romance Call Me by Your Name. Children

Looking for an unforgettable getaway without leaving Belgium? Just beyond the vibrant city of Liège lies one of Wallonia’s most rewarding yet underrated destinations. The Pays de Liège combines centuries of history, world-class culture, beautiful natural landscapes and family-friendly attractions,