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Pickpockets in Paris: How to Avoid Being Robbed

Pickpockets are the bane of Paris, but they CAN be avoided. Here are some typical scams, and how to avoid them.

May 26, 2023

Louvre pyramid in Paris at dusk

May 26, 2023

Leyla Giray Alyanak

The Ardèche: Off the beaten path in France

It’s hard to imagine a part of France so remote it isn’t crossed by a single public passenger train. Such a place does exist: welcome to…

Jul 11, 2022

The Ardèche: Off the beaten path in France

Jul 11, 2022

Leyla Giray Alyanak

The Dazzling Roman Ruins of Arles

Some cities seem as Roman as Rome — and that’s the case with Arles, in France’s Provence region.

Feb 18, 2022

Ruins of what used to be the Roman Theater in Arles, France

Feb 18, 2022

Leyla Giray Alyanak

13 Things I Had (Almost) Forgotten About New York City in December

Only one city on Earth makes me feel like a country cousin. I’ve been traveling all my life but each year, when I visit New York City in…

Dec 10, 2019

13 Things I Had (Almost) Forgotten About New York City in December

Dec 10, 2019

Leyla Giray Alyanak

What Can I Learn From A Travel Blogger Young Enough To Be My Son?

When Matt Kepnes (of Nomadic Matt fame) asked me to review his latest book, I hesitated.

Jul 16, 2019

Jul 16, 2019

Leyla Giray Alyanak

An Exchange Student of a Certain Age

I am a “mature” undergraduate, which is in itself an adventure. But last summer life surprised me with another great adventure: I received…

Feb 16, 2018

An Exchange Student of a Certain Age

Feb 16, 2018

Leyla Giray Alyanak

Susie of Arabia: From Florida to Jeddah — Women on the Road

A former police officer and travel industry professional, Susie Khalil’s American life changed dramatically in 2007 when she followed her…

Feb 11, 2018

Susie of Arabia: From Florida to Jeddah — Women on the Road

Feb 11, 2018

Leyla Giray Alyanak

The Fascinating Story of the Indonesian Rijsttafel

This colonial-era culinary experience did not originate where you think

Jan 18, 2016

The Fascinating Story of the Indonesian Rijsttafel

Jan 18, 2016

Leyla Giray Alyanak

My Accidental Dinner Date with Royalty

I didn’t know what to do with my hands.

Jul 14, 2015

My Accidental Dinner Date with Royalty

Jul 14, 2015

Leyla Giray Alyanak

The Great Tortilla Debate: Onions? No Onions?

The perfect Spanish tortilla

May 15, 2015

The Great Tortilla Debate: Onions? No Onions?

May 15, 2015

Leyla Giray Alyanak

Leyla Giray Alyanak

Solo Travel | Journalist | Author | Internationalist | Foodie | Serial Expat | Writes about France at offbeatfrance.com

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