With news outlets covering mostly violence and crime 24/7, it’s hard not to feel secure in this world. That doesn’t mean safe and happy places do not exist, though. So to lighten up your day, have a ...

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Blooming lupine flowers in Stokksnes headland in Iceland, with water and mountains in the background - Andrew_mayovskyy/Getty Images When you think of the world's most peaceful countries, island ...

Some places don’t just look beautiful—they feel beautiful. They calm your nervous system the moment you arrive, like a deep exhale after years of noise. These are the countries where time seems to ...

Iceland, Ireland and New Zealand have been named the top three countries with a high level of peace and safety. These are ...

The Global Peace Index 2025 reveals the world’s 20 safest countries, highlighting nations that stand out for stability, low ...

The United States has fallen near the bottom of the 2025 Global Peace Index, ranking 128th out of 163 nations, according to a new report from the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). The annual ...

According to the Institute for Economics and Peace’s (IEP) latest report, Afghanistan remains “one of the most insecure and ...

Russia has been ranked the world’s least peaceful country in the Global Peace Index 2025, driven by the Ukraine war, internal unrest and rising security risks.

(CNN) — In travel news this week, a look inside Amtrak’s new high-speed train, Southwest Airlines’ controversial new seating policy, plus the United States scores low on a ranking of the world’s most ...