Why you can’t trust 'best remote cities' lists

And new direct routes to Europe next year                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 [Matador Network Homepage]( [working remotely on a laptop]( What All the 'Best Cities for Remote Workers' Lists Get Wrong Hi , The Matador Network team is dedicated to publishing inspirational, on-the-ground stories and guides about where to travel. But we are equally dedicated to helping you travel better (and fact checking which of those viral travel hacks actually work and which are all hot air). The 'best places to work remotely' lists are "absolutely useless." Our editor, Tim Wenger, was a digital nomad before COVID made it more widely acceptable. With experience working remotely in nearly 30 countries, Tim has written his way around the globe with a laptop in tow. After seeing countless publications (including our own) list 'the best places to work from,' he realized something important: You can’t trust these lists unless they've been thoroughly vetted. [Here’s why he doesn’t put much stock in 'best of' digital nomad rankings]( and what to look for instead. Traveling to Europe just got easier with [five new direct flight routes from American Airlines](. If you want to arrive bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, check out these [expert tips on how to get quality sleep while flying](. [HOW TO FIND THE BEST WFH CITIES]( [Matador Creator Gigs]( Ultimate Travel Hacks Our weekly guide to take the headache out of travel. [beachy paradise]( 5 New Direct Routes Make European Travel Easier Next Year American Airlines announces five new direct routes to Europe for summer 2025, offering travelers more convenient travel options from the US. [READ MORE]( [wine case on a plane]( This US Budget Airline Lets You Fly With One Case of Wine for Free Budget airline Avelo lets passengers fly with 12 bottles of wine for free to and from 14 destinations in the Western US. [READ MORE]( [sleeping on a plane]( 8 Expert Tips to Get Better Sleep on Planes If you find it particularly hard to function without a good night’s rest, there are simple things you can do (and not do) to make sure you arrive feeling as fresh as possible at your destination. [READ MORE]( [accessible travel]( How This Travel Company Makes Dream Trips Possible for a Wide Range of Needs Around the world, the accessible travel industry is working to become more inclusive for people with a wide range of special needs. [READ MORE]( [autonomous bus]( You Can Now Ride an Autonomous Electric Bus A pilot project is testing an autonomous electric bus service to popular viewpoints in Sleeping Dunes National Lakeshore. [READ MORE]( Gear Up Discover our favorite tech and travel gear essentials. [super cool travel clothes]( [waterproof boots]( EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH MATADOR FOLLOW US HERE [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [tk]( [in]( Move this email to your primary inbox or add Hello@MatadorNetwork.com as a contact so you never miss an email from us. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 Matador Network, all rights reserved PO Box 7775, Suite 40021 San Francisco, California 94120, United States of America [Terms of Service](