The American dream has turned into a nightmare — for travelers. With the holiday travel season ahead, travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection has named the safest nations in the world for 2026, finding that the Netherlands topped the list when it came to tourist security. Meanwhile, the US was left off the compendium … Read more
If safety is at the top of your vacation checklist, one tiny Caribbean island just earned top honors for peace, calm beaches and a world-class food scene. Anguilla, a British overseas territory just north of St. Maarten and east of the Virgin Islands, was named the safest destination in the Caribbean, according to a 2025 ranking from … Read more
Looking to live out your golden years in peace and prosperity? You may want to consider moving to one of these cashed-up communities. GOBankingRates has compiled a list of America’s safest and wealthiest retirement towns – and a New Jersey enclave made the cut. The company analyzed data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey, … Read more
The New York town of Scarsdale recently hit headlines after it was named America’s wealthiest suburb, with an eye-popping mean household income of $601,193 per year. But in a new study of Big Apple ‘burbs, the tony town was snubbed when it came to taking out the title of “New York’s Safest and Richest Suburbs.” … Read more
Shotgun or backseat? That’s the real question. In the current rideshare era, riders online are debating what’s safer when getting into a car: sitting in the front or back seat. “I’m only finding out that there are women who sit in the backseats of Ubers?’ user Luna M. (@tiredfeminist_) posted on X recently, igniting the … Read more
The American Dream is alive and well in these prosperous places. The 50 richest and safest cities in the US have been unveiled in a new list — and it doesn’t look good for the Empire State. New York didn’t score a single entry on the list, compiled by GOBankingRates after examining household mean income, … Read more
Bear this in mind! Content creator Cecilia Blomdahl documents her undeniably unique life on the icy Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard on YouTube and TikTok — and viewers can’t get enough. Now, the intrepid influencer has revealed she totes a gun while out and about to stave off an unusual predator. According to Blomdahl, it’s “not … Read more
The U.S. really is the home of the brave. Traveling the world in this day and age can seem like navigating an international minefield. Fortunately, crowdsourced data platform Numbeo has listed the world’s safest countries for travel in 2025 in terms of crime, revealing that tiny European country Andorra is the best nation for globetrotters … Read more
This pizza business is erupting. In Guatemala, you can enjoy a slice of pizza with a side of lava and volcanic rocks and a risk of explosion. Chef Mario David García serves “the world’s most dangerous pizza” on the top of Volcano Pacaya, an active volcano whose last lava eruption was in May 2021, using … Read more
Cities along the West Coast have seen a surge in homelessness, a spike in crime and an eye-popping rise in real estate costs in recent years. But believe it or not, there are still multiple metropolises in Oregon and Washington that are safe and affordable for those looking to relocate. GOBankingRates analyzed cities across these … Read more
Along with arguing over the taste, many holiday revelers debate the safety of drinking eggnog. The Christmas favorite is traditionally made with raw eggs, cream, milk and sugar to create a rich and creamy treat that can be spiked with bourbon, rum or brandy — or cause some to get sick if not properly made, … Read more
Hey, America — need a safe space? According to the masterminds behind this year’s Global Peace Index, don’t look anywhere in the relatively rancorous United States, which ranked a dismal #133 on a new list of the safest countries in the world. Compiled by the Institute of Economics and Peace, the ranking takes into account statistics … Read more
A former CIA and FBI agent is sharing her secrets for traveling safely — including which hotel rooms to book. Tracy Walder, 44, has worked as an FBI special agent and CIA officer. Both jobs taught her how to take extra precautions while on assignment, especially when abroad. Before she begins any trip, Walder researches … Read more