Learn to say ‘Happy New Year’ in 30 countries

[View this email in your browser]( Hello! Missed it this week? Every Sunday, Matador gives you a second chance to read our most popular content. 2019 is nearly over and we miss it already. But before we leave, we may have to say "Happy New Year" to our hosts in a far-flung country. Since nothing is more embarrassing than trying to mumble what you thought you heard after a well-watered new year's dinner, we present [the essential guide]( on how to get through the moment. Also, you apparently needed a [holiday drink guide](... yeah, right. More believable was the need to [learn to pack for the occasion](. Some of our readers, on the other hand, seem to be over the holidays. The [best places to go in February]( was a popular topic but, mostly, everyone seems to want to go [live with a multi-millionaire in New Zealand](. I guess that makes sense. So, if you missed any of that, we invite you to check it out below. LANGUAGES [How to say ‘cheers’ and ‘Happy New Year’ in 30 countries]( [Ringing in the new year is a call for celebration around the world. As the clock strikes midnight, friends, couples, and families call out cheers and well wishes for a happy New Year. The year turns over on the Western calendar first in Australia and then around the rest of the world. Some places celebrate with a toast of Champagne, others with a kiss on the cheek, and many with both. This is how the world says “Happy New Year” and offers a hearty cheers (when appropriate) for good measure.]( [HAPPY NEW YEAR!]( LATEST ARTICLES --------------------------------------------------------------- AIRPORTS + FLYING [How to pack for the holidays like a pro]( --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOD + DRINK [The Matador guide to holiday drinks around the world]( --------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS [Multi-millionaire is looking for 10 people to live with him in New Zealand]( --------------------------------------------------------------- TRIP PLANNING [The best places to travel this February]( MATADOR CITY GUIDE TRIP PLANNING [The Ultimate Guide to Boston]( Steeped in history, rich in culture, and brimming with energy and diversity, Boston dishes up both vintage and newfangled charm. Historical landmarks dating to the first English settlers in 1630 stand alongside modern buildings of glass and steel. Immigrants helped build and still enrich Boston’s many neighborhoods while students at its world-class universities infuse the city with zest, creativity, and talent. Superb local ingredients, like seafood from icy New England waters, form the backbone of many restaurant menus. Add a serious beer scene, hip cocktail bars, and a bounty of cafes, and there’s no shortage of fuel to power a spin through Boston — a city brimming with superb museums, stellar sports teams, and super friendly locals. [EXPLORE BOSTON]( ADVENTURE [Shinrin Yoku: The Art of Forest Bathing]( [Stuck swiping Insta every day? The practice of "forest bathing" can change your life. Unplug with Mike and Kati on an ancient Japanese trail, learning the creative and health benefits on Shinrin Yoku.]( [WATCH THE FILM]( FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( Copyright © 2019 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021San Francisco, CA 94120 [Add us to your address book]( Need to change something? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from our newsletter](. We'll be here when you need us!