Desiree Bandli
Have you heard of ski ballet? You will – the forgotten sport is due for a comeback
The freestyle discipline of ski ballet originated in the 1960s as an expression of creativity on the slopes, trading the thrills and spills of raing for elegant spins and acrobatic flips.
Monocle’s Quality of Life survey 2023: The world’s most liveable cities
This year’s survey of the best places to enjoy all that life offers finds a world grappling with new urban challenges.
The Opener
Mexico’s panda conundrum and Jetstar’s mid-air reversal. Plus: Swedish director Ruben Östlund on his Oscar-nominated film, Triangle of Sadness.
The Opener
Filming toilets in Japan, an error of biblical proportions and a potato-based conflict.
The Opener
Fresh beats from DJ Kungs, plane bad behaviour and Berlin’s U-Bahn tunes in.
The Opener
Kids on heavy machinery, Belgian actress Virginie Efira and irksome train announcements.
World in reach
Our annual survey of the nations that have mastered the gentle art of making friends and influencing people.
