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Close Quarters

Is quality of life a sense of community, walking your dog on the beach every morning or being surrounded by greenery, all while being within easy reach of busier places? We soak in the bohemian blocks of Western Australia…

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Talking trash

From the Swiss inventor taking bins underground to an ecological pioneer in Bali, we celebrate the unsung heroes keeping our cities clean and tidy.

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It’s a living thing

Much of what defines a city’s quality of life can’t be quantified. We take a wider look to rank this year’s 20 best places to live.

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The Agenda: Affairs

Denmark’s new wave of entrepreneurs, therapy gardens in Ukraine and eradicating malaria.

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Going for gold

As the Summer Games approach, we speak to seven contenders – from a wrestler who’s also an MP to a ‘sports soldier’ – about their unique journeys to Paris 2024.

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Essential reading

A good book amounts to far more than just printed matter. Here, we explore the volumes that have touched the lives of 50 friends of Monocle, drawn from the worlds of design, culture, food and more.

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The Agenda: Design

Lisbon Design Week and a mid-century cooking school's new recipe for success.

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Bold visions

Relax in a hidden corner of Marrakech; explore the mountains of Arcadian Greece; get to know another side of Bali. Wherever 2024 takes you, these new hotels should be on your radar.

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The Monocle Hong Kong 50

Hong Kong is ready to retake its place on global travel itineraries: airlines are making up for lost time, international events are back in full swing and new skyscrapers are lighting up the iconic skyline.The social and…

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Direction of Travel

Our team of well-journeyed reporters offer their thoughts on the route that forward-facing tourism should be taking in 2024, plus some personal perspectives on what makes a tour truly grand, be it on wheels, wings, rails…

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City Gift Guides

Christmas shopping in a new city – or even, at times, one you’re familiar with – can be exhilarating. You just need to know where to go. Which is why we’ve pulled together these lists of enticing stop-offs in some of our…

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Affairs

The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.

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Ahead of the curve

Our annual overview of present and future pioneers in commerce, infrastructure and civil society includes news of the European nation getting sleeper trains back on track, the ride-hailing platform that’s expanding across…

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What’s The Big Idea?

We profile some of the brightest founders and firms that have identified new markets and revenue streams. Plus, how to build a charming co-working space, the perfect office chair and more.

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Design

A home on the South China Sea and a private-public venture reviving New York’s open spaces.

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Affairs

The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.

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Hit your stride

Opportunity and discovery are everywhere. But sometimes we can lack a little imagination when it comes to making the most of it. Allow us to step in with some humble proposals that are designed to give you some momentum…

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Read all about it

There’s a bookshop boom in Malaysia aided by unconventional business models and pandemic-changed reading habits.

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Paradise found

Eclectic influences have shaped modern-day George Town to make it an attractive place to set up shop.

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