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Urbanism

Winds of change

Tempted by the quality of life and swept along on Atlantic crosswinds, everyone from kitesurfers to fashion entrepreneurs are altering the outlook for mainland Europe’s southernmost outpost.

  • The Forecast #13
  • 10 min read
Multiple kitesurfers with colorful kites on Playa de Los Lances beach in Tarifa, Spain, with mountains and coastal town in background.
Affairs

Small Fortune

Life in small cities can provide the best of metropolitan life, with greater access to nature and a more relaxed pace. Our annual index surveys those that do it all and do it best.

  • The Forecast #13
  • 36 min read
Colorful residential buildings reflected in calm water along Girona's riverfront in Spain.
Hospitality

The Opener

Filming toilets in Japan, an error of biblical proportions and a potato-based conflict.

  • Issue #155
  • 9 min read
Jennifer Musisi wearing a floral blazer and pearl necklace seated at what appears to be a conference or interview setting
Urbanism

Key to the city

The world’s urban centres are flourishing once more despite pandemic-related predictions of their demise. Editor in chief Andrew Tuck celebrates our cities’ resilience, vision and innovation, as evidenced in Monocle’s Quality of Life survey.

  • Issue #155
  • 4 min read
Illustration of man reading in chair with dog beside him, overlooking waterfront city with boats and buildings
Business

Greater expectations

It might be Ljubljana’s little sister but the evolving Slovenian city of Maribor is drawing entrepreneurs and expats with big ambitions.

  • Issue #150
  • 10 min read
Greater expectations
Travel and restaurants

Crest of a wave

The Galician port city is establishing itself as a hub of entrepreneurship, technology, international trade – and exceptional weather. Welcome to ‘Galifornia’.

  • Issue #149
  • 10 min read
Five naval officers in dress uniform posing outdoors.
Architecture

Little wonder

The EU's smallest capital, Valletta, packs a singular punch. With a unique mix of Arabic, Italian and French influences, Malta's historic city is on the brink of another renaissance.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 5 min read
Architects Chris Briffa and Leroy Merks pose in a bright, minimalist interior space with plants and natural light.

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