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Olivia Reed

Olivia Reed covers remote work culture, digital nomad infrastructure, and mobility trends across global cities.

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Copenhagen's Livability Code: Insights from the World's Most Livable City Rankings

The EIU Global Liveability Ranking for 2026 has been announced, with Copenhagen taking the top spot for the second consecutive year. This ranking is not just a set of data; it also reflects people's deep-seated aspirations for urban life: safety, nature, community, and sustainability.

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“When We, Not Them”: How Scientists Help Cities Bridge Polarization

The ideological divides in cities seem to be deepening, but new research shows that when people focus on local life and common goals, "we" can transcend "them." From Moscow to Canada, scientists are using research to help societies find the power of unity.

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When the taste of the city becomes a destination: How Tokyo turned a food expo into a reason to travel

Tokyo is redefining “eating” as a kind of urban experience. Ariake will welcome Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum 2026, which is not only a food event, but also reflects a growing taste-driven trend in Japanese travel: people no longer come only for the sights, but also stay for the table, the neighborhood atmosphere, and the rhythm of everyday city life.

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London’s quietest arts district is being seen again through collaboration

Several galleries and cultural institutions in Lisson Grove are joining forces to put this long-understated London neighborhood back on the city’s cultural map: it draws appeal not through flashy redevelopment, but through a blended character of art, community, and everyday life.