Where is the cheapest place to vacation right now?
Where is the cheapest vacation now? Thailand and Vietnam are great for travellers on a budget, with low-cost accommodations, cheap street eats and no-charge local sights. In Europe, countries like Poland and Hungary invite you to experience rich cultural traditions, landmarks and cuisines at low costs. Thailand is by far one of the best choices for a first time solo travel destination. The country is rich in culture, while also being safe for travellers, very affordable, friendly locals and incredibly easy to navigate.Denmark is the ultimate Europe solo female travel destination. With one of the most gender-equitable societies, women can feel very safe traveling here. Denmark is very clean, with almost everyone speaking English well. And they’re consistently ranked as the happiest country in the world!Iceland has one of the lowest crime rates on the planet and is a very peaceful country with welcoming, modest people making this a top destination for solo female travel. Having travelled to Iceland and spent some time driving around Iceland, I will definitely return and would be happy to travel alone.
Where not to go in Europe right now?
Still, there are areas of Europe that are more dangerous than others. Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus are obvious no-go areas right now, but political instability and the ever-present risk of crime are genuine causes for concern elsewhere. Bradford, UK is the most dangerous city in Europe according to the latest mid-2025 crime rankings. At the country-level, France has the most cities in the top 30.
What is the safest big city in Europe?
Which European city is the safest? Zurich consistently ranks as Europe’s safest major city, combining ultra-low crime with an exceptional quality of life. Dubrovnik, Croatia Landing the top spot as Europe’s safest destination, Dubrovnik’s minimal crime levels and very low increase in crime rates earn it a 44.