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Could do better
Though they missed the top 10, the cities ranked 11-20 in Monocle's Quality of Life chart are still great places to live. We explore what makes them stand out.
2. Copenhagen
There’s no shame coming second, particularly when your new metro is expanding, your airport is a joy, you can bike safely through the city and you have so many stunning residents.
9. Honolulu
The city has the luxury of sitting on Asia’s doorstep. This is great news but it needs to put it to use.
Europe
France's blogging love affair, plus a green oasis in Spain and our Q&A with the Mayor of Berlin.
5. Vienna
Vienna is back at the heart of Europe – its well-connected airline helped put it in fifth place.
3. Zürich
In Zürich, small and perfectly formed has turned out to be both a blessing and a curse.
6. Helsinki
The fastest flying times from Europe to Asia’s hubs make Helsinki more than Nokia-town.
Observation
Not everyone is welcome on the beach in Italy. The Russians are discovering that locals, while partial to their cash, find them too gauche for words. A new Cold-Shoulder War has broken out.
