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Celebrating 50 editions of Borderless
The best links we’ve published so far
Welcome to the 50th edition of Borderless, the newsletter for global citizens.
Whether you’ve been here since the start or just signed up, it’s great to have you here!
This week’s edition shares our most popular links from the past year—the stories that helped you to navigate the quirks of working on the internet and living across borders.
Wait, there’s more: this email contains an exclusive merch drop (our first ever 😊). And for lovers of our weekly map game, we’re sharing the Map Master leaderboard, which reveals the highest-scoring players so far..
— Lauren, Eman, and the Borderless Team
BEST OF WORLD AFFAIRS
Surprise, surprise—our most popular link of the year is about a map. China’s controversial extension of its boundaries reignited decades-old border disputes. This video explains why.
Johnny Harris for YouTube
BEST OF REMOTE WORK
Our most-read remote work link proves that anything can be done from a home office—even embezzling money from Fortune 500 companies to funnel $6.8 million to North Korea…
Joshua Zitser for Business Insider
BEST OF GLOBAL MOBILITY
The Thai nomad visa takes the top spot in our global mobility category. Whether you’re chasing cultural experiences or beachside coworking, it’s now even easier to make this nomad hub your homebase.
Holly Munks for Timeout
MAP MASTER
Users who’ve been crushing our weekly map quiz
BEST OF TRAVEL
Borderless readers were all about the European summer vibes this year, as our top travel link shows. These 15 cities combine history, natural beauty, and charm—how many have you visited?
Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe for Architectural Digest
BEST OF NETWORK STATE
With all the hallmarks of a Hollywood movie—private jets, a high-profile arrest, and a standoff between network and state—it’s no surprise Telegram vs France topped this category.
Cynthia Kroet for Euro News
BEST OF INTERNET CULTURE
We’re on team ‘side-hustles’ and apparently so are you. A recent ban on non-competes from US regulators made side hustles a lot more popular. So, does “job polyamory” actually make you better at your main gig?
Cloey Callahan for WorkLife
MERCH DROP
BEST OF NOMAD NEWS
We weren’t kidding about Borderless readers having Europe on their minds. Italy’s digital nomad visa sparked major interest, offering knowledge workers the chance to live the dolce vita with longer stays and (a relatively?) streamlined processes.
Berry Appleman & Leiden Group for The National Law Review
BEST OF TRANSPORT
With Boeing’s troubles far from over, it’s no wonder this piece got 167% more clicks than the average Borderless link. As public confidence wavers and even aviation staff growing hesitant to fly, should you still board a Boeing Max?
Marin Cogan for Vox
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BEST OF LONGEVITY
Apparently we weren’t the only ones who noticed that marathons are growing more popular. While we can’t be sure if you were horrified or inspired by this link, many of you were certainly interested enough to click through.
Sarah Palmer for Euro News
BEST OF QUIRKY
We’ve had some really quirky pieces this year (‘In defense of eating brains’ and ‘The lizard-men behind Slack,’ anyone?). But does it say something about us that Borderless’s most popular link in this category was all about peering into rich people’s windows?
Michael Waters for The Atlantic
BEST OF INTERNET CULTURE
With 35% of Borderless readers creating playlists for different destinations, this global party playlist was destined to be a hit in our Culture list. From Turkey’s Doktor Civanım to other international pop tracks, it’s your ticket to a worldwide dance party, right from your desk.
Rest of World
