This small Scandinavian island consistently tops global safety rankings, and its small population — under 400,000 people — contributes to an atmosphere where stress levels seem permanently dialed down. Crime is extremely low, roads are excellent, and locals tend to be direct, egalitarian, and refreshingly unconcerned with what anybody else is doing.
Capital Reykjavík feels more like a stylish small town than a capital city, with colorful houses, cozy cafés, and almost universal English fluency. The famous Golden Circle route makes independent road-tripping easy even for first-time solo travelers, with waterfalls, geysers, and volcanic landscapes all within a few hours’ drive. And in the north, Akureyri offers snowy mountains, whale-watching excursions, and long summer nights where the sun barely sets. Iceland is expensive, yes — but it´s one of the few places where many women say they feel comfortable virtually everywhere, even alone at night.
Read more in my post Solo Travel for Women and the 5 Best Countries to Do It In.
Comments