How similar are the Slavic countries?
The Slavic countries, spanning Eastern Europe and parts of Central Europe, share a rich tapestry of linguistic, cultural, and historical elements that connect them. Despite their common roots, these nations display notable differences shaped by diverse influences, including religion, political systems, and historical experiences. For instance, Poland and Slovakia predominantly follow Roman Catholicism, while Russia and Serbia largely adhere to Orthodox Christianity. Additionally, the impacts of the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires have shaped their unique identities. From the linguistic ties of Slavic languages to the impact of empires and wars, click on to learn more about the similarities and contrasts that define the Slavic world.
2024-10-21T08:15:58Z
The world's safest airlines in 2025
Airline Ratings, the world’s sole website specializing in airline safety and product ratings, published a list showcasing the most recent data. In making its evaluation, Airline Ratings takes into account "a comprehensive range of factors that include serious incidents, recent fatal accidents, audits from aviation’s governing and industry bodies, profitability, industry-leading safety initiatives, expert pilot training assessment and fleet age." So, if you're planning to fly anytime soon, you might first want to browse this list of 25 airlines deemed the safest in the air. Click through and find out which airline has claimed the top spot.
2024-01-08T07:05:45Z
The safest places to travel to in 2025
Considering where to go on your next vacation? If safety is a top priority when traveling, then check out this list of the 23 safest countries in the world based on two separate studies. International SOS, a leading security and health risk services company, recently released its annual Risk Map 2025, which assesses global safety risks and predicts the safest countries for the coming year. Countries are categorized into five risk levels, ranging from insignificant to extreme. To provide a broader perspective, we’ve also compared this with the annual report from Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) on the safest countries in the world for 2025. BHTP evaluated the 42 most popular travel destinations, using insights from third-party sources and surveying American travelers about their experiences. The ranking incorporates data from the Global Peace Index, Numbeo, and GeoSure Global, analyzing factors such as crime rates, terrorism risks, healthcare systems, and overall traveler safety. Many of these countries made both lists. Click through the gallery to browse.
2025-02-12T07:13:03Z
