I’m a Franco-American writer and entrepreneur who has lived everywhere from rural Texas and Tokyo to Paris, Santa Barbara, and now the coast of Portugal 🍊 Along the way, I’ve accumulated a very long and well-annotated address book of special places, people, and resources that I cherish.

Here I’ll be sharing highly specific guides to the places I’ve lived and loved, especially California and Europe. I’ll also share recommendations drawn from things I’ve spent years studying and doing, including building a business, meditation, and wellness.

I previously founded Mend and worked at Google, and these days I write a weekly newsletter on Substack about life and whatever I’m pondering. These collections will keep growing with me as I discover new things and revisit old favorites.