Why these cities are the happiest on earth

And this fire hydrant is now a tourist spot in New York                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 [Matador Network Homepage]( [city in Denmark]( The Happiest Cities in the World All Have These 4 Things Hi , The Institute for Quality of Life recently issued its latest Happy City Index, which categorizes the happiest cities in the world into three tiers: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Only one U.S. city made the list of the 250 happiest cities worldwide. However, the real takeaway isn’t which cities fell short, but what the “Gold”-rated cities have in common. For starters, most are located in Europe—but it’s the cities’ design and operations, rather than their location, that make them ideal places to live and visit. [Here’s what makes these cities the happiest places to live](. [THE HAPPIEST CITIES]( [travel credit card]( Travel Card of the Month Our friends at Daily Drop picked their favorite travel credit card this month, and it’s a good one. The welcome offer is worth over $1,300. That’s at least two free roundtrip tickets to somewhere. [CHECK IT OUT]( New This Week Discover the latest in travel news, events, culture, and more. [fire hydrant]( A Leaking Fire Hydrant in Brooklyn Is Now a Popular Attraction After being converted into a fish pond. [READ MORE]( [El Cuco]( A Week Off the Tourist Trail in El Cuco, El Salvador Spend a week away from the bustling tourist hotspots and discover relaxation in El Cuco, El Salvador. [READ MORE]( [Ryan Cohn and Regina Rossi]( Exploring Some of the World’s Most Macabre Antiques In their new book The Witch's Door, Ryan Cohn and Regina Rossi, founders of Oddities Flea Market, explore the strange and unusual. [READ MORE]( [Mt. Fuji]( How to Take Breathtaking Photos of Mt. Fuji This photo essay details the journey from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji on the high-speed Shinkansen train, along with tips for capturing great photos of Mt. Fuji. [READ MORE]( [Prince's world]( Immerse Yourself in Prince's World of 'Purple Rain' for $7 Per Person In October, you can book a one-night stay at the house from Purple Rain on Airbnb, complete with Prince's wardrobe, memorabilia, and even a secret room. [READ MORE]( Gear Guide Discover our favorite travel essentials. [UPDATE YOUR EMAIL FREQUENCY HERE]( 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](