50 Places Women Should Never Travel Alone

Paris, France

The city of romance, wine, and baguettes might not be the best option for a woman to travel to on her own. As it turns out, Paris has a high rate of pickpocketing. Nearly all crime that affects tourists comes from petty crimes such as pickpocketing.

Sadly, highly populated tourist areas like the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower are more likely to be populated by pickpockets. Either make sure your purse is nailed to your hip, or choose to bring along a travel buddy to help you watch your back.

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