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Going Dutch

13 August 2016

Amsterdam’s hotel scene has received another tasteful update to its lodging options: next week marks the opening of Hotel V on Fizeaustraat, in Watergraafsmeer to the city’s southeast. Close to Amstel Station, the hotel…

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The Dutch paradox

15 September 2016

They are considered the most liberal people in Europe – and yet arguably they are among the most right-wing. So now what? With elections looming, Monocle explores a troubling dichotomy.

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Made with care

14 December 2017

Venetia Rainey reporting from the Netherlands: Got a civic project that not only needs to look smart but also have people’s best interests at heart? You need a Dutch architect.

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Two wheels good

17 April 2007

Some 58 per cent of all journeys made in Groningen are on a bicycle. And its 180,000 residents own an amazing 300,000 bikes. The small Dutch city is now seen as a living manifesto for how to get people in the saddle. This…

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Northern IJ Bank

1 May 2009

Canals to sail on, traditional wooden houses along the dike to choose from and a nearby creative hub; these are just some of the reasons to move to Northern IJ Bank. The Dutch are catching on and, with planned developments…

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Cities briefing

21 September 2017

Municipal regeneration in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, the biggest bicycle parking garage in the world opens in Utrecht and the New Orleans Greenway.

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Spin city

19 August 2010

It’s the endless tables at the casinos that are attracting millions of Chinese to the former Portuguese colony. But will the authorities of what is now the world’s gambling Mecca take a fresh turn of the wheel and nurture…

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City guide

18 January 2018

Rich in fine food and galleries galore, South Africa’s sunny, stunning coastal city is proving a worthy pull.

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Cities briefing

22 February 2018

The mayor of Tbilisi moves from the football pitch to transport talk, and Australia opens up college towns.

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Catch of the day

17 February 2011

The remote Alaskan outpost of Unalaska boasts the US’s biggest commercial port, thanks to a hugely profitable fishing season. And don’t forget the oil industry and a hit TV series...

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Cities briefing

18 May 2017

Seoul's mayor adds some soul to his city, the Polish government has new-airport aspirations and Canada's largest ferry operator gets set to revitalise its fleet.

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Giant leap

23 May 2013

Dutch company Gazelle has been making beautiful bicycles since 1892. As the firm pedals into the 21st century with technical upgrades and a move into e-bikes, Monocle was talked through the tried and tested methods of a…

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City guide: Tainan

20 April 2017

Slow down and enjoy the sights in this Taiwanese city.

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Leading the way

15 September 2016

In a world of geopolitical upheaval and targeted terrorist attacks, mayors are playing an increasingly prominent role. In this issue we present 15 of the world’s most recognisable and resilient city leaders – along with a…

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Berlin: cultural city

17 June 2008

Berlin’s unemployment rate is dismal and its once-thriving industry is defunct. But the abandoned warehouses and power stations now provide a home for galleries and studios that are leading the European avant-garde. Monocle…

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Spokes people

18 May 2017

City bikes are enjoying an unprecedented boom. Meet the retailers keeping pace with the latest trends in a fast-moving market.

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