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Destinations

Skógafoss, Iceland Photographer Jonatan Pie _ Unsplash

A measure of peace

Iceland, New Zealand and Switzerland have been named the three most peaceful countries in the world in the 2026 Global Peace Index – another reason to celebrate three remarkable destinations.

Published 26 August 2026

The view over the Diamond Lake conservation area of Mt Aspiring National Park, New Zealand

Distance, stillness and the changing shape of travel

Global destination lists can reveal more than where to go next. From Himalayan valleys and Vietnam’s limestone bays to New Zealand’s vast high country, a slower, more immersive style of travel is increasingly shaping our journeys as solo travellers.

By Simone Baxter | 17 March 2026

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