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City Guide: Las Palmas
Beyond the golden sands, Gran Canaria is bursting with surprises.
Rain or shine
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Whole lotta Ljub
The Slovenian capital is a treasure trove of smart, creative and unusual gifts – and boasts a winning mix of stirring surroundings and polished pit-stops to make it an ideal festive foray.
Secrets of the city
Behind unassuming façades, Buenos Aires hides appointment-only ateliers and closed-door boutiques. Monocle tours the Argentine capital's finest, from tailored menswear to custom bikes, bookshops and homeware havens.
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.
Turning over a new leaf
Once a seedy neighbourhood, Zürich’s Kreis 4 is now a shiny hub of creativity. But the clean-up didn’t involve a clear-out: a glimmer of the red-light district remains as proof of a seductive locale.
Perfect marriage
Berlin’s Wedding quarter, once dismissed as a drab industrial district, is now an engaging home for creative types thanks to its eclectic architecture and laidback atmosphere. Monocle got a spot on the guestlist.
Slowly does it
Buying property in the centre of this Russian city will require some patience – but it’s worth it in the end.
