quality of life
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Lucca
For those who want to breathe in the Tuscan air but avoid sharing it with too many tourists, Lucca’s old town could be just the ticket.
Expo 55: Portland
Though often misty and cold, Maine’s largest settlement doesn’t let the weather prevent the warm, relaxed and extremely infectious lifestyle of its inhabitants from shining through.
Expo 55: Naha
Despite a complex history and political identity, Naha seems healthy, happy and relaxed. It's a world away from Japan’s manic big cities, yet sits at a vital strategic point in East Asia.
Expo 55: Tbilisi
Chaotically beautiful, brimming with optimism and inhabited by friendly, fun-loving people, the capital of Georgia is a lesson in transformation.
Health of the city
Swimming on Bondi Beach, playing tennis in the jardins of Paris, running down the beach in Rio. Monocle picks five cities to call home if you want to stay healthy and trim.
Design for life
Artisans have embellished everyday utensils with a heavy dose of design without sacrificing performance. Here’s our selection of tools to perk up your quality of life, from Dutch garden tools to Japanese candleholders.
By the lake
We take in some sunshine, swimming and laid-back living in the picture-perfect Swiss city of Lugano. We also keep our eyes out for a handsome villa in the hills.
Monocle Strasse
The best streets evolve over time with an odd assortment of places and people. That’s why our perfect street contains a mixture of old and new from our favourite city haunts around the world.
Path to happiness
What makes a street truly liveable? Monocle plots the unassuming lanes where trust, patina and daily rituals trump grand boulevards — and where neighbours, not planners, keep things humming.
The power of five
We've made room for five cities close to our editors’ hearts. From blossoming tech hubs to burgeoning design capitals, you’ll be hearing more from these up-and-coming urban centres very soon.
