The 10 Safest Countries To Travel To In 2024

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Embarking on a journey involves not just the thrill of exploration but also the paramount consideration of safety.

In this context, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection has recently unveiled its ninth annual State of Travel Insurance report, a comprehensive guide spotlighting the safest countries around the globe for intrepid travelers.

Here is the Top 10.

In today’s email: 

•  The 10 Safest Countries To Travel To In 2024

• Around the World - Hottest travel trends in 2024, How will the Boeing 737 Max 9 problem affect air travel?, 'Unprecedented' change in world's passport rankings and more..

• Into Orbit- Scientists tested 10 meals to find the perfect food for space travel

• From Social Media - Even ruins are beautiful on the island of Ireland!

• Travel Grub - Emmentaler: Switzerland's king of cheeses

• Quirky Corner - The Travel Diaries of the World's Loneliest Lion

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The 10 Safest Countries To Travel To In 2024

1. Canada

2. Switzerland

3. Norway

4. Ireland

5. Netherlands

6. United Kingdom

7. Portugal

8. Denmark

9. Iceland

10. Australia

This report, shaped by the insights of 1,702 respondents and augmented by data from reputable third-party sources, offers a nuanced perspective on destinations where travelers can move freely without fear of discrimination or harassment.

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Around the World

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Hottest travel trends in 2024

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Into Orbit

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Scientists tested 10 meals to find the perfect food for space travel

Scientists assessed a variety of "space dishes" and determined that the optimal (and tastiest) dish for male astronauts would be a hearty vegetarian salad.

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From Social Media

Even ruins are beautiful on the island of Ireland!

Crom Estate, County Fermanagh - Credit: instagram.com/niallkelly18/

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Travel Grub

Emmentaler: Switzerland's king of cheeses

"Swiss cheese" with its iconic holes is known throughout the world, but true Emmentaler is a handcrafted, carefully controlled product.

Photo by Anthony Gomez on Unsplash

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Quirky Corner

The Travel Diaries of the World's Loneliest Lion

This is the story of the loneliest lion in the world and how after five long years, he'll never be lonely again

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