If safety were your only consideration in Africa, this would be the country of choice. Mauritius is Africa’s safest country with a 1.55 on the Global Peace Index. That makes it the world’s 23rd safest country out of 163 countries, far safer than the US and the United Kingdom—even sa...
South Africa was the first African country I ever visited,and I took my daughter there when she was 14 years old. So when people ask, “Is South Africa safe?” I just have to shake my head at the preconceived notions of the continent as a dangerous place. Sure, certain parts of the ...
Rwanda is arguably the safest country in Africa, which is immediately apparent upon arrival in the relaxed and charming capital Kigali. Though there’s a lot of security around, this doesn’t tend to add tension for travelers; rather, the opposite. Safaris and gorilla trekking tours are well...
Appendix: How We Ranked the Safest Countries for Travel in 2025 In creating this list of the safest countries to travel to in 2025, we considered a combination of key factors that impact traveler security, comfort, and well-being. Here’s a breakdown of the criteria we used to determine th...
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Solo female travelers can feel safe exploring Austria's picturesque cities and countryside, as the country is considered one of the safest in Europe. The locals are welcoming and hospitable, and the country offers excellent public transportation and a variety of accommodation options to suit any bud...
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