Owning a home is still part of the American dream for Gen Y, but many are being priced out of cities, leading them to seek a place in the exurbs instead. As they trade hectic urban life for a quieter existence between suburbia and rural regions, what can we learn about this generation of home buyers?

Clubbing in Japan is up against pressure from all sides, whether through economic constraints or conservative social norms. But with dissatisfied young people making waves in the music scene, the nation’s attitudes towards nightlife are beginning to shift.

London’s nightlife has been in dire straits since 2008’s economic downturn. Once famed for a decadent club scene, the city has since seen a third of these venues shutter. Mayor Sadiq Khan hopes to reverse the pattern with the appointment of London’s first ‘Night Czar.’

Berlin-based club Berghain is world-renowned for its fanatical reverence of techno and days-long parties. Yet while a night out elsewhere in the world may result in a booze-clouded recollection, Germans take a more serious approach to clubbing. How can brands appeal to these moderate tastes?