Why it’s safe: Remote, energy-independent, and politically neutral.
Iceland is a volcanic island powered almost entirely by renewable geothermal energy. With no standing army and a strategic distance from world powers, it would likely avoid involvement in a global war. Its population is small, and the country enjoys high levels of social cohesion, making it a sustainable and peaceful refuge.
This Summer why not ditch the beach and spend the day at one of these breathtaking lakes instead. Here is our pick for the 10 most beautiful lakes in the world.