It’s been a year in the making but now our first book is arriving at the best bookstores around the world. The Monocle Guide to Better Living is produced by Germany’s premier publisher Gestalten and our new film tells the…
City life needn’t be an over-priced, overwhelming drudge; look closely and there are richer options to be had at a lower cost. We explore three bases for work that also excel at rest and play.
Who’s up? Who’s down? Who’s in? Who’s out? Our 11th annual Quality of Life Survey identifies the cities with all the answers when it comes to liveability.
Three of the five cities on this page have been in our bottom five for the past two years, and Montréal has slipped. Maybe somebody at city hall needs to start trying a bit harder. Meanwhile, we welcome Seattle to the fold…
From how to make the most of your free time to rethinking the way you work, shop and even sleep, our new book is packed with tips for making good things happen, doing something you care about and finding a slower pace of…
With the sun shining and our cities in bloom, it’s once again time to take stock of urban initiatives the world over as we reveal this year’s liveability index and meet the municipal patrons helping to give their towns a…
For our Quality-of-Life issue, Monocle has been busy researching the world’s top cities. And with a re-jig of the way each urban centre is assessed, this year’s top 25 promises some surprises.
A few subtle changes to the metrics, a handful of grand projects coming to fruition and a sprinkling of ambitious City Halls – this year’s Quality of Life Survey has seen some big changes. For the first time there are three…
For many older people in Japan work isn’t just a way to keep busy but also a source of happiness and wellbeing. From a 71-year-old barber to a 100-year-old café owner, Monocle visits Japan’s elderly who are showing little…
The quality of housing in Hong Kong has always been a contentious issue. In light of debates on inadequate land supply and poor public-housing policy, UK property group Grosvenor decided to study the quality of life across…
Great cities adapt and change like their residents. The process of finding a favourite has been a global undertaking that confirmed and renewed our love of exciting urban centres. The following make up Monocle’s top 25.
In need of an urban pick-me-up? Boosting quality of life in cities doesn’t always require large-scale intervention. These projects are improving the way their cities look, act and feel.
Anyone who lives in a city knows that the way people get around is changing – and not always for the better. How can we develop transport networks that work for everyone? The right way to do bike lanes, improving public…
Take it from us: we’ve spent more than a decade lifting the lid on ideal residences. Here is what we’ve learnt about how to build cosy homes that cater to all.
When people tell you that there are no new ideas, don’t listen. Cultural ventures from the US to Asia are proving that combining two pursuits is sound business that’s popular with punters. A cinema-hotel, anyone? Get your…