Share The Article If you are gearing up for a European summer, you already know the drill. You want to spend your days eating incredible food, wandering ancient streets, and soaking up the culture—not nervously clutching your backpack or constantly looking over your shoulder. These rankings come directly from travelers using our Safety Index. While […]
Share The Article When you are looking for a beach vacation that is genuinely off the beaten path, two things matter more than anything else: safety and hospitality. Finding an untouched paradise doesn’t mean much if you feel uneasy walking around at night or if the locals aren’t happy to have you there. Unfortunately, across […]
Share The Article While massive European hotspots like Spain and Italy are dealing with crazy overtourism and practically begging people to stay home, there is an incredibly safe, gorgeous country in Eastern Europe doing the exact opposite. Bulgaria is still mostly undiscovered by mainstream American travelers, but they view tourism as a good thing. Instead […]
Share The Article There is a specific feeling you get when you step off a plane in a foreign country and realize you can actually lower your guard. It is not about being reckless or ignoring your surroundings; it is that rare, weightless sensation that the “something feels off” sensation has vanished. You are not […]
Share The Article When summer hits and you start hunting for a solid escape, looking at government travel warnings can totally kill the vibe. Much of South America has some pretty strict alerts right now. Even spots that used to be a total breeze to visit, like Chile, are dealing with a spike in street […]
Share The Article Planning a Caribbean escape in 2026 feels a lot different than it did just a few years ago. Even the island I used to live on has recently gone from Level 1 to Level 2. While we’re all chasing that perfect turquoise horizon, the reality is that the “safety” of an island […]
Share The Article If you’ve been toying with our recently-launched Traveler Dashboard lately, the must-have tool for Americans going abroad, you’ve probably realized that, in the midst of the turmoil and chaos that is Europe lately, there’s an unlikely black sheep in the family. Though it is bordered to the West by Germany, a country […]
Share The Article When planning a trip in 2026, understanding safety requires looking at the full picture. Official government advisories, like those from the U.S. State Department, are essential tools that highlight serious, long-term geopolitical risks and regional security issues. However, to get a truly balanced perspective, modern travelers are now combining these official warnings […]
Share The Article It’s not just Mexico’s unexpected chaos this week that has drawn extra eyeballs south of the border. Mainstream news has long depicted Mexico as a sketchy destination, even though a majority of violent crime takes place in select areas most tourists wouldn’t dare visit in the first place. That said, what happened […]
Share The Article Be it for the delicious cuisine, the breathtaking nature, or the colonial landmarks, it’s no secret that Latin America is the go-to destination for millions of Americans. Navigating the nether half of the continent isn’t always the easiest task, though: safety levels can vary drastically between different destinations. Some are very safe, […]