The safest countries to travel in 2022
The Corona pandemic has caused the suspension of international travel for most “if not all” countries in the world during 2020, but with the distribution of vaccines and more countries reopening their borders to foreign tourists, there is hope that the world will regain a sense of normalcy in 2022 in terms of where and how they can travelling abroad. Safety will be a top priority for many, and while conditions can change quickly at the moment, there are a few potential destinations that stand out when it comes to providing protection and peace of mind for travelers.
Canada
Although Canada is still off-limits to many tourists, this has not prevented it from being ranked as the safest destination among respondents to a recent survey conducted by travel insurance company Berkshire Hathaway.
In addition to handling the coronavirus pandemic better than most other countries, Canada ranked the safest in the world across all three age groups that participated in the survey, with millennials, middle-aged travelers and adults all agreeing it is the safest destination.
New Zealand
New Zealand is another country that has responded well to the COVID-19 crisis.
This remote country is still closed to tourists. It ranks second in the 2020 Global Peace Index, overtaking Canada by four places in last year's index.
Australia
Like its neighbour, the authorities in Australia routinely perform strongly on the Global Peace Index and have done relatively well in their handling of the coronavirus pandemic throughout 2020.
Unfortunately, like its neighbour, New Zealand, Australia is still closing its borders to tourists, with hopes of opening it soon.
Iceland
Iceland ranks first in the 2020 Global Peace Index, and is still closed to tourists wanting to visit this beautiful country, as restrictions on entry to Iceland remain, as do the rest of the European Union.
Switzerland
Switzerland is among the top 10 countries in the Global Peace Index, but it has struggled in its recent response to the coronavirus pandemic. Like most places, Switzerland is always a safe destination and a suitable choice for nature lovers.
Scandinavian countries
The Scandinavian countries, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland, are among the best in the world when it comes to peace and happiness. According to the World Happiness Report issued by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and as we previously published in a travel story blog, Finland is the happiest country in the world, followed by Denmark, and Norway and Sweden are ranked fifth and seventh, respectively. All four countries also rank among the top 17 countries on the 2020 Global Peace Index.
Italia
Italy was devastated in the early stages of the Corona pandemic, but it has recovered well and remains one of the safest countries in the world, according to the 2022 Global Peace Index. When Europe opens its doors to leisure travelers, you can bet that tourists will flock to this beautiful country. .
Ireland
Ireland is ranked among the world's top 20 countries for peace and happiness, and is currently open to travelers from some countries looking for a safe overseas tourism destination. visitors.
Singapore
While the pandemic has forced the US State Department to raise its travel advisory levels for many destinations that can be considered safe to visit, Singapore is one of only five places listed on the State Department's No. 1 level of four issued in January of this year. . This wonderful island was also ranked seventh on the 2022 Global Peace Index.
Thailand
Even amid a global pandemic, Thailand is entering 2022 as one of the safest destinations in the world. The attractive Asian region has received a Tier 1 designation from the US State Department and a Tier 1 Travel Health Notice (low level of COVID-19) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Taiwan
Like Thailand, Taiwan is one of the few places to start the new year with a low-risk (Level #1) level based on assessments by the US State Department and the CDC. While Taiwan has room for improvement in its Global Peace Index ranking at 37, it is still far better than some countries including the United States, which ranks 121.
Portugal
Portugal was one of the new international destinations for tourists before the coronavirus pandemic, and while the COVID-19 crisis has forced many to suspend their travel plans, this European country, which ranks third in the 2020 Global Peace Index, remains among the safest places in the world for travelers.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the happiest countries in the world, offering visitors plenty of things to see and do outdoors, something we've discovered more important than ever amid the coronavirus pandemic and quarantine. It's safe to say that this unique Central American country that offers travelers a taste of both the Caribbean and the Pacific will continue to be a hit with nature lovers and adrenaline junkies in 2022.
Japan
Japan ranked 10th on the Berkshire Hathaway scale of the safest countries for the second year in a row, and it also ranks 9th in the 2021 Global Peace Index.
