quality of life
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Europe
Leipzig's stocks rises to rival Berlin, Vienna gets into the (walking) zone and Moscow moves to tackle traffic.
Observation
Editor in chief Tyler Brûlé introduces Monocle's South Tyrol-themed issue, discussing goat herding, Forst beer and the region's unique appeal.
Home truths
The property rush overlooks that homes are made, not just bought. In this issue Monocle finds inspiration in the people who haven’t forgotten how to live.
Talking Italia
What next for Italy? In this special survey of the nation we look at its fault lines but also the strengths that endure and amaze.
La bella vita
OK, so they might have creaking transport systems, crime problems and high unemployment, but Italian cities also have an irresistible charm. Here’s where we’d live.
Small is beautiful
Nordnes, in central Bergen, is attracting a new generation of creative types – who don’t mind a lack of private space.
Living for the city
Our relationship with cities is symbiotic. As we evolve, they do too. Today, companies can proactively transform their home towns into places that serve communities, help the environment or add to the local character.
Top of the world
The elusive alchemy that makes a good city a great place to live is something we’ve been dedicated to understanding since Monocle began. With a sharper eye than ever, we present our top 25.
Play grounds
The role of parks and other green urban spaces as quality-of-life improvers cannot be underestimated. Monocle takes a leafy stroll.
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?
