Leyla Alyanak is a former foreign correspondent and development worker who has visited 99 countries and speaks 5 languages fluently. She is a senior solo travel expert and launched her latest blog, offbeatfrance.com, at the age of 67. She now lives in rural eastern France.

Currently located: Corbonod, France

Next trip: Every last corner of France

Favourite destination: Central Asia, Eritrea, Spain, Algeria, Thailand... the list is long!