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Expo 65 – Part 05: San José
Your taxi driver in Costa Rica might know the way to San José but he won’t be sure why you want to go. It’s a capital at odds with its peaceful surroundings.
Expo 65 – Part 04: Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai has the best of both worlds: a laidback approach to life combined with enough vim and vigour for building work, academic advances and a lively music scene. But is its poise suffering?
Europe
Sticky situations in Bashkortostsan, the height of anxiety in Seville, and election excitement in Albania.
To lathe ’n’ dye in LA
A quiet revolution is taking place in Los Angeles as manufacturing workshops flourish once more. Monocle visits the LA makers who are reviving the city’s artisan spirit and championing quality over surface sheen.
Expo 64: Taxi!
Hail a cab from a Tokyo taxi firm whose white-gloved drivers are drilled in what to say, how to clean their cars and how to take real pride in their job.
Serbo-charged
After the disastrous wars of the 1990s, Serbia was locked out of the European party. Now, as its creative and business talent looks forward, the world is catching on to the country’s charms.
Saint-Gilles
With its beautiful, spacious art nouveau houses and cosmopolitan feel, Saint-Gilles is proving a draw for those looking for fresh pastures.
Expo 63: Heads above water
After the demise of its cod-fishing industry, Fogo Island looked to be in trouble. The tide is turning on its fortunes today thanks to a lifeline of cultural projects, a new hotel and jobs.
Puerto Varas
Patagonia combines the best of natural beauty and local culture. In Puerto Varas, ambitious restoration projects are putting the town’s roots centre stage.
Design of the Times
We’ve covered all bases with our Design Directory, and met the mayors, majors and media taking on this diverse discipline.
