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Europe
The cars, planes and (bicycle) that Britain's new PM David Cameron uses to get around, plus the Turkish soap stars winning the hearts of neighbouring Bulgarians.
Camogli
On the Ligurian coast, the fishing town of Camogli is attracting writers, artists and intellectuals. A traditional escape about 20km from Genoa, it’s set against a backdrop of olive-groved mountains.
Oceania
Auckland has big ideas for New Zealand's first "Super City," Melbourne re-stocks its tree population and the Gold Coast's bikini-clad meter maids face extinction.
Hula hopes
Honolulu, our top-ranking US city for the third year running, wants to shed its honeymoon hotspot image. The film industry, renewable energy and agriculture are helping transform it into a new Pacific power.
The perfect fit
Big supermarkets are banned, independent businesses abound and there’s a human scale on the shop floor. All of this makes Paris Europe’s retail capital.
In good health
A country club needn’t be an exclusive haven for the super-rich. Here, we outline our dream for a perfect health club: open to all, accessible by bicycle and offering only the finest service.
Rebuilding America
These 10 creative ventures – online, community-focused and commercial – are remaking American cities. They include museum-hotel founders, an Art Walk organiser and an entrepreneur creating websites for socially conscious citizens.
Less waltz more disco
The Austrian capital is experiencing a second cultural wave but this time, instead of opera and art museums, it’s electronic music and pop-up galleries causing all the buzz.
Creative directors
Quality of life isn't just cycle lanes and roof gardens. Meet five creative players who are using culture to engage residents and improve their neighbourhoods, from Los Angeles to Johannesburg and Tokyo.
