The Big 7 Travel web portal and travel experts at EnjoyTravel.com conducted a study on the safest destinations for solo female travellers.
Slovenia came in third, behind Oman and Taiwan, making it the highest-ranked European country. According to the portal,
»This outdoor haven is one of the few countries in the world that celebrate International Women’s Day with a National Holiday!«
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Lake Bled and its surroundings are Slovenia’s most famous tourist destination. Photo: NataliaD / Depositphotos.com
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In the north-west of Slovenia lies Zelenci Nature Reserve. Photo: NataliaD / Depositphotos.com
The study analysed more than 100 countries according to eight criteria:
- Crime & Safety Index
- Percentage of women who have experienced violence
- Percentage of women who feel safe walking at night
- Public Transport & Taxi Safety
- Female homicide rates
- Laws on domestic abuse
- Attitudes towards violence against women
- Global Gender Gap Index score
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Piran is the most beautiful town of Mediterranean Slovenia. Photo: rossandhelen / Depositphotos.com
