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Traveling is all about getting out of your comfort zone, but there are good and bad ways to do that. Getting lost in a new city can feel simultaneously uncomfortable and exciting, but trying to translate your way through filling out a foreign police report? That's not fun. Safety and friendliness are great factors to consider when looking for vacation destinations. To help you plan carefree trips where you feel welcome, we've rounded up some of the friendliest and safest places in Europe, from the welcoming locals in Iceland to the safe cities in Portugal.

These 5 European Countries Are Considered The Safest And Most Welcoming To Travelers

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You're bound to make a new friend in South Africa.

This Stunning Country Has the Friendliest People in the World, According to a New Study

Insider

After moving from Rhode Island to Ireland, I think Europe does some things better than the US, from laws about paid time off to access to fresh foods.

I'm an American who lived in Ireland for 4 years. Here are 5 things I liked better about life in Europe.

Whenever Americans travel to Europe, they face a plethora of cultural shocks. One of the most common cultural shocks that has become a constant complaint by American tourists is the lack of drinking water in Europe. Every summer, TikTok and other social media platforms are brimming with dozens of Americans mocking the Europeans for being "dehydrated." Simultaneously, Europeans clap back at the Americans, contradicting their claims. Recently, in June, an American lifestyle influencer, Delanie Kristek (@chiknnuggiesinmytummy), shared a video about the "drinking water" issue in Europe.

Europeans react to American tourists complaining about no drinking water in Europe

Malta is home to many islands and picture-perfect beaches.

This Island Is One of the Best Places to Retire in Europe for Affordability and Safety

The Spun

The women's beach volleyball team for Spain has generated a lot of buzz at the Paris Olympics in large part because of their play. The duo of Liliana Fernandez and Paula Soria Gutierrez is undefeated at the moment.  Despite how well Fernandez and Gutierrez have played this summer, their ...

Jaw-Dropping Photo Of Spanish Beach Volleyball Star Is Going Viral

Though BI's reporter took steps to avoid tourists when she visited the Colosseum, she found it was too crowded to enjoy Rome's iconic attraction.

Disappointing photos show what it was really like to visit the Colosseum in Rome

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Top 4 best female Zodiac signs to marry

It is one thing to want to be back in his father’s good books and reconcile with the ailing King Charles. But Prince Harry employing the same desperate methods to win his brother, Prince William back, despite knowing what he did? Not smart, Harry. Apparently, Harry is not just...

‘Take your finger out of my face’: Prince William blasted ‘rude’ Meghan Markle, but Prince Harry can only see the future king

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4 Silent But Dangerous Zodiac Signs

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Simone Biles faced backlash online after competing in the 2024 Olympics with a 'messy' bun and fans were quick to come to her defense online

Olympics fans call out 'disgusting double standard' after Simone Biles' hair criticism

The Independent

 Freed American prisoner Paul Whelan described being imprisoned in Russia as “absolute nonsense by the Russian government.”He made those comments early on Friday 2 August after he, along with journalist Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva, arrived at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.The three Americans were part of the biggest US-Russian prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, a trade which follows years of back-channel negotiations despite relations between Washington and Moscow being at their lowest point since the Cold War after Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine.

Freed American Paul Whelan describes being imprisoned in Russia as ‘absolute nonsense’

Fox News

Podcast host Joe Rogan predicted Vice President Harris will win the presidency in 2024 because how much of a hold the anti-Trump media narrative has on people.

Joe Rogan warns Kamala Harris will win because people are ‘giving into the bulls---’ like never before

Mediaite

"Doug Emhoff, Mr. President is Jewish. He's Jewish like Bernie Sanders is Jewish. Are you kidding me? He's a crappy Jew,” Rosenberg declared.
The post Trump Agrees With Conservative Radio Host That Kamala Harris’s Husband is a ‘Crappy’ and ‘Horrible Jew’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Trump Agrees With Conservative Radio Host That Kamala Harris’s Husband is a ‘Crappy’ and ‘Horrible Jew’

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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FUMING Barry McGuigan told Olympic chiefs to “hang your heads in shame” after a boxer who failed a gender test battered her opponent. Italian Angela Carini, 25, quit her last-16 welterweight bout with “biological male” Imane Khelif after 46 SECONDS, insisting: “I had to safeguard my life.” Carini sobbed in the ring and snubbed a […]

‘Hang your heads in shame,’ Olympics 2024 chiefs told after female boxer is battered by rival who failed gender test

Patricia Mahan and Dan Matarazzo first moved to Mexico for a cheaper lifestyle but now, in their 70s, have relocated to the Greek island of Crete.

This US couple bought a home in Greece for $150,000. Here’s what happened next

AN Olympic judge has been sent home after he took an “inappropriate” photo with two athletes. The controversial pic was taken on the coast of Tahiti – where the Paris Olympics’ surfing category is being staged. Ben Lowe was captured posing and smiling with fellow Aussies Ethan Ewing and Bede Durbidge – who were competing […]

Olympics judge sent home from games in disgrace after posting inappropriate photo with athletes

You probably know Italy as a country famous for its art, history, and cuisine. But what if we told you that this stunning place also has a dark and bizarre side to it? We’re talking about destinations so unique that they can even leave the most seasoned travelers in awe. From eerie witch villages to ancient mysteries — Italy’s weirdest places offer unforgettable experiences that go beyond the usual tourist attractions. So, if you feel the itch to explore this gorgeous place, but you don’t want to do it in the touristy way — here are the weirdest places in Italy that you should add to your bucket list.

The Weirdest Places in Italy That Will Leave You in Awe

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

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U.S. expat who's lived in Italy, France and more: If you want to move to Europe, here's my best advice

Americans are taking scouting trips to see if they can handle moving to a new country. But finding a new home abroad isn't as simple as...

U.S. expat who's lived in Italy, France and more: If you want to move to Europe, here's my best advice

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