Having trouble zeroing in on a location for your next journey? Take a cue from this: the Travel Risk Map 2018 which recently announced the world’s safest countries:
#1 Norway
Best time to go: June – August (midnight sun); October – March (northern lights)
Safety level: Low risk
Read more: What makes Norway an exciting destination to travel to!
#2 Finland
Best time to go: December – March
Safety level: Low risk
Read more: The Christmas-perfect Finland itinerary.
#3 Denmark
Best time to go: May – August
Safety level: Low risk
#4 Iceland
Best time to go: October – March
Safety level: Low risk
#5 Switzerland
Best time to go: April – June & September
Safety level: Low risk
Along with the marking of the safest countries, these findings were also marked on the map:

Each country is marked either as low, medium or high risk on these categories – medical, security and road safety.
Much of Russia, Middle East and Southeast Asia were marked high-risk on road traffic accidents while Kosovo, Russia and Ukraine were given a medium-risk rating. On the bright side, most parts of Europe, US, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and Australia were marked low-risk and were given a clean chit on health standards.
Related: Where to go in 2018.
Take a closer look at the map. And start that vacation planning ASAP!
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