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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
‘Asia's leading beach destination' named world's most dangerous country to travel. Not Thailand, Malaysia
British website HelloSafe has released a ranking of the world's most dangerous countries to travel, and an Asian beach destination tops the list. HelloSafe analysed 35 different criteria, divided into five categories, to come up with the rankings. These categories included the occurrence of natural disasters, violence in society, health infrastructure and more. Their 'travel safety index' ranks nations on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 being the most dangerous. The Philippines was named the world's most dangerous to travel, according to the HelloSafe rankings. They attributed it to ''high levels of violence within society.' Interestingly enough, this archipelagic country was also named "Asia's Leading Beach Destination" at the 2024 World Travel Awards. Despite being named world's most dangerous country to travel to, the Philippines remains a favourite among tourists, thanks to its beautiful beaches and coral reefs. In 2024, it received 5.4 million foreign tourists. This year, the Philippines also introduced a visa-free policy for Indian tourists. The list of the world's most dangerous countries was topped by Philippines and followed by Colombia and Mexico. India placed fourth on the list, above Pakistan - which took the 10th spot. Here is a look at the world's most dangerous countries, as per HelloSafe: Philippines (82.31) Colombia (79.21) Mexico (78.42) India (77.86) Russia (75.65) Yemen (74.6) Indonesia (72.94) Somalia (70.8() Mozambique (69.69) Pakistan (68.03) Within Asia, the Philippines, India and Indonesia were named as the least safe countries to travel to. On the other hand, Singapore stood out with a score of 19.99, making it the second safest country in the world, behind only Iceland. No other country from Asia made it to the top 10 of the world's safest countries to travel. (Also read: 10 million tourists visited Asia's 'most-loved country' in Q1; more than Thailand, Indonesia)
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
New Survey Names 'Most Dangerous' Country for Travelers
A new survey has ranked the most dangerous nations on Earth for travelers, with an Asian country topping the list. Financial comparison site HelloSafe created a 'travel safety index' based on 35 different criteria across five categories: frequency and severity of natural disasters, levels of crime and violence in society, involvement in armed conflict (internal or external), health infrastructure and militarization. Based on these factors, nations were then rated on a scale from 0 to 100, with 0 being the safest and 100 the most dangerous. "It is important to specify that this index is not intended to reflect the tourist attractiveness of a country, but rather a global index of security and safety based on the largest possible number of objective criteria," HelloSafe said. When the results were calculated, the Philippines checked in as the most unsafe country for tourists with a score of 82.32. That mark was more than three points higher than Colombia (79.21), the second-least safe nation to travel to. Mexico finished as the third-most dangerous, with all three countries experiencing "high levels of violence within society," per HelloSafe. India (77.86) and Russia (75.65) rounded out the top five. Yemen (74.6), Indonesia (72.94), Somalia (70.8), Mozambique (69.69) and Pakistan (68.03) comprised the rest of the top 10. As for the safest countries, Iceland led the way at 18.23, followed by Singapore (19.99), Denmark (20.05), Austria (20.31) and Switzerland (20.51). The Czech Republic (21.19), Slovenia (21.44), Finland (21.81), Ireland (22.49) and Hungary (22.87) also cracked the top 10. The United States, meanwhile, finished with a mark of 59.47, making it the 14th-least safe country for vacationers. New Survey Names 'Most Dangerous' Country for Travelers first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 12, 2025
Time Out
12-06-2025
- Time Out
The European island nation named the world's safest country to travel to in 2025
Yes, Iceland is known for its beautiful, moody landscape of volcanic peaks, black-sand beaches and show-stopping waterfalls, but it's also known for being one of the world's safest countries. And now, the Nordic island has once again topped an annual ranking of the world's least dangerous travel destinations. Price comparison site HelloSafe releases its yearly travel safety index based on 35 different factors, which all fall into the following categories: violence in society, involvement in armed conflicts, health infrastructure, militarisation and occurrence of natural disasters. Iceland acquired the lowest score, making it the world's safest country for travellers to visit right now. It consistently tops other safety rankings too, including the Global Peace Index. So, what makes it so safe? Well, it has a very low crime rate, and that's helped by a strong sense of community and a happy population (it was rated the third-happiest country overall earlier this year). The top three was rounded out by Singapore and Denmark, and an impressive 12 of the top 15 safest countries in the world are located in Europe. Read on to find out which ones. These are the 15 safest countries to travel to in 2025 Iceland Singapore Denmark Austria Switzerland Czech Republic Slovenia Finland Ireland Hungary Bhutan Qatar Slovakia Estonia Portugal To read about the study in more detail, and find out which countries ranked as the most dangerous, have a look at HelloSafe's report here. Brush up on our solo travel content Read our guides to the world's best solo travel destinations, as well as the top places for women to travel in Europe and across the planet. Oh, and if you're heading overseas alone for the first time, read our guide on how to ensure your trip is safe and stress-free.
Independent Singapore
03-06-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
New study says Singapore is the safest country in Asia for travelers, while the Philippines is the least safe
SINGAPORE: A new study from the comparison platform HelloSafe has found that, among Asian countries, Singapore is the safest destination to travel to this year. At the opposite end of the scale is the Philippines, which the study says is not only the least safe country for travelers in Asia for 2025 but also for the rest of the world. The study ranked the Little Red Dot the second safest country across the globe. Additionally, Singapore is the only non-European country in the top five. HelloSafe based its ranking on criteria divided into the following categories: natural disasters, violence in society, involvement in internal or external armed conflicts, health infrastructure, and militarization. The company clarified, however, that its ranking is not meant to reflect how attractive a country is to tourists but is rather 'a global index of security and safety based on the largest possible number of objective criteria.' Screengrab/ HelloSafe The company published an index where countries were assigned a score out of 100, with 0 being the safest and 100 being the least safe, from a security standpoint. It added that the results were somewhat surprising and at times ran counter to preconceived notions. In pole position is Iceland, characterized by HelloSafe as the safest country in the world, with a score of 18.23 points. Singapore took second place, with 19.99 points, closely followed by Denmark, with 20.05 points. Austria (20.31) and Switzerland (20.51) round out the top five. HelloSafe considers Europe to be the safest continent for travelers, with 12 of the top 15 countries on the list located in Europe. Aside from runner-up Singapore, Bhutan is ranked 11th (22.98 points), followed by Qatar in 12th place (23.33 points). As for the least safe countries in the world, the Philippines took the top spot with 82.32, followed by Colombia (79.21 points) and Mexico (78.42 points). India, with a score of 77.86, and Russia, with a score of 75.65, ranked fourth and fifth, respectively. Interestingly, the United States is ranked 14th on the list, with a score of 59.47. HelloSafe also noted that France, unlike many other European countries, received a poor ranking. The country is the 80th safest country in the world and 34th in Europe, with a score of 36 points. The company attributed its low score to the threat of terrorism, which HelloSafe says remains 'very present' in France. See also Chinese shooting star in Bollywood As for Southeast Asia, here is how Singapore's neighbours fared. Malaysia received a relatively low score of 36.92, which puts it in the 'Safe' category. Meanwhile, the scores of Vietnam (51.33) and Thailand (52.39) meant HelloSafe classifies them as 'Not Very Safe,' and Indonesia's score of 72.94 put the country in the 'Dangerous' category. A maximum of 30 points was given for the occurrence of natural disasters, 20 points for violence in society, 20 points for involvement in internal or external armed conflicts, 20 points for healthcare infrastructure, and 10 points for the militarization of a country. /TISG Read also: Crazy things happen in Singapore, the safest country in the world
Daily Mirror
31-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Europe's best country to visit in 2025 has Maldives-like coast and ancient city
The world's best countries to visit in 2025 have been ranked with one gorgeous European destination taking the top spot - and it's got heaps for Brits to explore The world's best country to visit in 2025 has been revealed, and it boasts some incredible Maldives -worthy beaches, not to mention it's easy for Brits to visit on a budget as it's in Europe. Albania has been emerging as must-visit holiday destination in recent yers, and now travel insiders have ranked it as the top spot that's 'preserved from mass tourism, authentic and affordable', closely followed by Colombia and Laos. The travel experts at HelloSafe, who conducted the study, explained: "Among the top-rated European destinations in 2025, Albania stands out with its still largely unexplored mountainous landscapes, Ionian beaches and excellent value for money." According to the research, the best months to visit are between May and September, which isn't surprising considering this is when the country boasts some enviable hot and sunny weather, with temperatures reaching an average of 32-33C across July and August. There's so much to see and do across the country, but the team flagged that if you're only going to visit one area, make it the "preserved valley of Theth, nestled in the heart of the Albanian Alps". Theth itself is a small village that looks like it's straight out of a storybook, thanks to the lush green valley that surrounds it, complete with ethereal waterfalls and colourful flowers. Hikers will definitely want to don some sturdy boots and take on many of the countless trails that weave through the landscape, with some Instagram-worthy views. For those after more social media fodder, the small coastal village of Ksamil is worth having on your radar. Dubbed 'Europe's answer to the Maldives', it boasts plenty of incredible white beaches and crystal-clear waters, while the Ksamil Islands can be reached by boat or even by kayak if you fancy a day trip. (It's also just a 30-minute ferry ride from Corfu if you want to add a Greek island to the itinerary!). Meanwhile, the 'Stone City' of Gjirokastër is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, because of its 'rare examples of an architectural character typical of the Ottoman period'. This citadel town, along with Berat which is part of the site, looks like it belongs in a film set with the ancient ruins, historic churches and dense green surroundings. For those who prefer a city break, the Albanian capital, Tirana, is sure to tick all of the boxes. Boasting an enviable nightlife, plenty of restaurants and heaps of museums to explore, the city also has a plethora of attractions to fill up the itinerary whether that's taking in the mountain views from the cable car, discovering the Cold War bunkers, or taking a guided walking tour of all of the incredible street art nestled across the city. If you want to visit Albania, one of the easiest routes is to fly direct to Tirana, with airlines including Wizz Air and Ryanair offering a range of options from the UK, with fares starting from £19.99 each way (excluding luggage fees).
