Vík i Myrdal Church

Iceland Named the Safest Country for Travel in 2025

"Fields of lupins in bloom frame a small town church in a pastoral, low-traffic setting, captured in a photograph credited to Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images. The image accompanied an article about the nation's top ranking in a 2025 travel-safety report; the report highlights features reflected in the scene, noting it has "one major road" and is "never crowded," which together convey a strong sense of rural tranquility. The same report adds a practical caveat about volcanic activity while also remarking on locals' relaxed attitude toward it." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines