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Fly by night
Monocle mascot Monochan is the ultimate night owl. Join him as he flies around the world, sharing wisdom from the skies, from developing night-time infrastructure to tips on the world's best bars.
Top 25 liveable cities
In our annual Quality of Life survey, we assess cities by their daytime attributes and their nightly traits. Read on to discover our nocturnal metrics and find out where your city ranks.
Willing and able
We meet the volunteer firefighters in Tokyo, coastguards in Stockholm and medical workers in Jerusalem who provide their enthusiastic and expert services for the common good, keeping their fellow citizens safe.
Europe
The German city that is a favourite among twilight types and how e-bikes will help to ease traffic in Belgium.
Observation
A recent visit to Vancouver prompted editor in chief Tyler Brûlé to reflect on the city's quality of life, urban design, public services and an unexpected encounter with a curious seal.
One for the road
Successful streets should have a balance of daytime bustle and night-time buzz. We line up the ones that we think work best – and sample their delights, of course.
Grass is greener
Portugal’s capital is not known as a green city but a bold redevelopment is turning wastelands into spectacular parks. We speak to councillor José Sá Fernandes about his vision to link up Lisbon’s greenery.
Asia
Learn a few moves from China’s “dancing grannies” and find out how the volume is being turned down on Hong Kong’s tramcars.
Oceania
How the Gold Coast is preparing for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Plus: Tasmania’s tourism boom.
