Ed Stocker
Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2022
Monocle’s 15th annual Quality of Life Survey charts 25 outposts on the up and ranks the best places to put down roots. Did your city make the cut?
New direction
We speak to Lithuania’s foreign minister about his ambitious blueprint for shaking off the nation’s dependency on bad actors. Bigger countries should take heed.
Cycle of life
We tour a bike repair workshop that is a cheery hub for cycling enthusiasts who aren’t afraid to get their hands a little dirty.
State of the arts
Singapore's art museum transforms a cargo warehouse into an unconventional gallery space, challenging traditional exhibition formats while its main building undergoes renovation.
Fine vintage Italy
Verona is filled with the sound of corks popping as Vinitaly, the trade fair that offers a taste of the best wine from Italy, returns after a two-year absence. Use this
Bread winners
A new crop of bakeries is resurrecting the art of Spanish bread-making, a tradition disrupted by civil war and industrialisation. We sample the upper crust.
Talking shops
As shoppers return to high streets, what can they expect to find? We take the pulse of the world’s retailers.
All aboard
As France’s rail network opens up to new competition, Ouigo is gearing up for the challenge.
Nation buildings
Architects are using their craft to give Ghana an optimistic narrative fit for the 21st century. Can they ‘ignite the ambition of a country’?
