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Daniel Ross

Daniel Ross explores food culture, local dining scenes, and the connection between cuisine and urban identity.

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Generation Z's ideal cities: How do Tokyo, Porto, and Melbourne define livability?

In Time Out's 2026 list of the most livable cities for Gen Z, Tokyo, Porto, and Melbourne took the top three spots. Each of these three cities responded in its own way to young people's desire for well-being: nightlife, community atmosphere, and creative spaces together form the new generation's urban aspirations.

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Melbourne: Not the “Best Tourist City”, but the “Most Desirable City to Live In”

When a city can make you wait in line for an hour just for a burger, come across graffiti in its streets and alleys, and spend your weekends in its parks, it is no longer merely a travel destination—it is a way of life. In 2026, Melbourne was named the world's best city. Behind this lies a model of how a city coexists with its young people and communities.

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Memories of a military dependents' village in Chicago's Andersonville: How a chef uses noodles and stories to weave the city's identity

In Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, chef Rich Wang uses a restaurant called Minyoli to blend the home-style flavors of Taiwan’s military dependents’ villages with the immigrant traditions of the American Midwest. This is not only a culinary migration but also a narrative about identity, belonging, and the symbiosis of urban culture.

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From New York to Bangkok: In Search of a City's Kindness

A couple who had lived in New York for thirty years moved to Bangkok due to high costs and street hostility. They discovered that the kindness in Bangkok was far more surprising than the low cost of living.