87 Available Episodes (149 Total)Average duration: 00:05:30
Jan 26, 2023
Coffee and avocados? As heat rises, Sicily turns to tropical produce
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Climate change is prompting fruit farmers to diversify and coffee roasters to start considering areas beyond the so-called bean belt to source their raw material. In Sicily, Morettino, a forward-looking family-run roastery, has already started growing coffee plants in Palermo, creating an espresso that is truly made in Italy. To discover more surprising business opportunities, [subscribe to Monocle magazine today.](https://monocle.com/subscribe/)
Sep 14, 2022
Inside Sweden’s electric flight school
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A new electric flight school in Sweden is inspiring a future of emission-free aviation. Monocle takes to the sky, tries out the first fully electric plane to be approved for use in Europe and hears how Skellefteå has become a hotbed of green start-ups. Read more in the June issue of the magazine. [Read more in the June issue of the magazine.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2155569/issue-154/)
Nov 01, 2021
Inside the airship industry
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Airships, once tipped to be the future of flight, are now largely used as costly billboards that drift across cities or over major sporting events. We travelled to Friedrichshafen in Germany to take a peek inside one of the world’s few commercial operations and explore this niche area of aviation. Read more on the story in the [November issue of Monocle magazine](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2049584/issue-148/).
Apr 07, 2021
The time for Thailand
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As the business world prepares to get moving again, here are 10 things that you might have missed about Thailand during the past 12 months. From its sunny disposition to its trade and innovation, quality of life and sustainable development, there’s much to look forward to on your next trip.
May 14, 2020
Gaja: the next generation of winemakers
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Five generations after Giovanni Gaja founded his eponymous winery in the Piedmont town of Barbaresco, the family continues to produce some of Italy’s best vintages. Their uncompromising commitment to quality is helping to maintain one of the world’s finest vintners.
Apr 30, 2020
Yerevan’s open doors
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We shine a spotlight on entrepreneurship in Armenia. Yerevan’s boulevards are lined with magnificent Soviet architecture but venture beyond the imperious façades and you’ll find a busy start-up scene and well-funded art centres. Armenia shows how a small nation can benefit from building strong ties to its powerful diaspora.
Mar 31, 2020
Mater: designed to last
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Long before environmentalism became a popular concern, Henrik Marstrand created Mater, a Danish furniture company that prides itself on timeless pieces with sustainability at the core. Marstrand’s entrepreneurial spirit and faith in the circular economy is changing perceptions of good design.
Jan 27, 2020
Winter Weekender 2020: St Moritz
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After our successful Bavarian outing last year, we’re back with another Alpine adventure. Join us for two days filled with inspiring debates, Swiss hospitality and – if you like – a spot of skiing too. Find out more and book your ticket for the Winter Weekender [here](https://monocle.com/content/winter-weekender/).
Nov 05, 2019
This is Chengdu
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We land in the capital of Sichuan province in China for a tour of its delights, from spicy hotpot to leafy neighbourhoods.
Oct 11, 2019
Making it in Porto
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Portugal’s second city is close to the country’s manufacturing heart and that’s why so many designers have made it their home. We meet some of the bright minds making a mark.
Jan 26 | 00:05:42
Coffee and avocados? As heat rises, Sicily turns to tropical produce
Sep 14 | 00:05:19
Inside Sweden’s electric flight school
Nov 01 | 00:05:40
Inside the airship industry
Apr 07 | 00:02:48
The time for Thailand
May 14 | 00:05:23
Gaja: the next generation of winemakers
Apr 30 | 00:02:50
Yerevan’s open doors
Mar 31 | 00:03:40
Mater: designed to last
Jan 27 | 00:01:01
Winter Weekender 2020: St Moritz
Nov 05 | 00:02:19
This is Chengdu
Oct 11 | 00:06:41
Making it in Porto
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