Interested in a European vacation? As a specialist in European travel, it is absolutely my favorite region to explore! Like anywhere else in the world, safety varies across different destinations. This is the third installment in our five-part series evaluating safety across Europe. Riga, Latvia In this post, we’re looking at the middle-tier countries (ranked 19th through 25th safest in Europe). All of these destinations are considered safe for daily travel and tourism. What

Hvar, Croatia Thinking about a European getaway? As a specialist in European travel, it remains my absolute favorite destination. But as we discussed in Part 1 of our 2026 safety series, different countries offer different levels of long-term stability. In this second installment, we are looking at the "Lower Tier" of our report—the countries ranked 26th through 30th in Europe. Before we look at the names, let's clear up the biggest misconception: every single one of these co

The Netherlands What better way to end the Enchanting Cruise than right in the heart of the Netherlands- Amsterdam. A city known for its...