This east African anchor boasts world-famous writers and athletes but corruption and flawed infrastructure hold it back.

Monocle editor Andrew Tuck navigates the Arsenale to find out how architects have responded to the curatorial theme of this year’s Venice Biennale of Architecture.

Monocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé takes a look at how nations are using the world stage of the Venice Architecture Biennale to reflect their identity and build their brand.

Modern Melbourne is a swirl of superlative cultural outposts, pristine parks, mouth-watering menus and faultless all-Australian wine lists. Join us on a jaunt around this handsome metropolis.

Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books/other/the-monocle-travel-guide-melbourne/).

Start your engines, clip into your cleats and set your rotor blades whirring: it’s our transport special. Find out why we’re hot on cities becoming more mobile, cool on driverless cars and warming to ferries – and check the temperature of the industry in general. Toot, toot!

Available at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-114/)

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.

What will it be madam, sir? Certainly not the usual when it comes to our brand-new publication: The Monocle Drinking & Dining Directory. A drop of Tasmanian gin? A return to the buffet in Hong Kong? A liberal sprinkling of Monocle Restaurant Awards around the world? Come and sate your appetite.

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

The May issue of Monocle is (neatly) packed with inspiring features, including our Design Top 50, an interview with New Zealand's open-minded PM and a special focus on property. Want to live better? This isn't a bad place to start.

Available at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-113/)

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](https://monocle.com/shop/books/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-barcelona/).