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Observation
Rail life story: We love trains and think it’s time that the English-speaking world reacquired a taste for them too.
Isle be back
Japan's Okinawa prefecture is experiencing a renaissance. Companies large and small are capitalising on its relaxed, affordable lifestyle, great beaches and warm climate, with the city of Naha leading the way.
Observation
How often do you plot what your perfect day would look and feel like, or think about what would improve the way you cross towns, country and continents? I do it all the time.
Up for adoption
From Germany’s power-generating homeowners to Genoa’s congestion-cutting van-share scheme and Estonia’s booming flat tax economy, here are 10 public policy initiatives that ministers and mayors should study with care.
High energy
In our circumpolar tour, we visit Murmansk. After the USSR's collapse, the city declined. But now the promise of Arctic riches from energy and new sea routes is sparking a revival.
Fight or flight
The future of Berlin’s Tempelhof airport is uncertain. As campaigners mount a final bid to rescue the symbolic site, its salvation could be the rising number of executive jets.
Saint-Henri
Montréal’s distinctive cultural mix, fine architecture and liberal sensibility has made it Canada’s most desirable city (though Vancouverites may say otherwise). Its Saint-Henri neighbourhood is becoming especially attractive for home hunters.
Asia
Michelin judges Tokyo a gourmet's delight, Taiwan's weapons programme, and the beautification of Seoul.
Life’s a beach
Known as a New Zealand playground, the Bay of Plenty is enjoying a commercial makeover thanks to its thriving port, transport links and booming population of entrepreneurs. Monocle visits a region going global.
On the tiles
No. 8 in our monthly series of life improvements sees us clearing out the mirrored Schneider two-door and restocking it with some new favourites and old bathroom essentials.
