Letters from abroad

So here it is: Letters From Abroad. A newsletter for those living abroad, those wishing to live abroad, and those who navigate the line between home and away

Let me tell you about what's possible - and why this might matter if you've ever been curious about film investment or simply want to understand how this world actually works.

The sunday ritual that makes Paris feel like home.

Italy has become the destination many of my clients and friends are choosing right now, and it's not hard to understand why.

London has developed a completely new residential model that seems purpose-built for the way many of us actually live now - mobile, wellness-focused, craving community but needing flexibility.

The roots I left behind and why I keep coming back.

I spent five years in the region, and here's what surprised me: Monaco is actually one of the most compelling options for Americans considering a European base - especially if you're strategic about how you approach it.

You probably saw the headlines: someone broke into the Louvre and made off with artworks in the middle of the day. I've been thinking about what this incident actually reveals - not just about museum security, but about the massive shift happening in Paris's art world right now.

Nice, France, is having an absolute renaissance - and if you haven't been paying attention, now's the time to start.

This summer, I spent an afternoon at the Dora Maar House, an artist residency that has quietly become one of the most meaningful creative spaces in France. And I left thinking differently about what it means to support the arts.

If you're thinking seriously about spending extended time in Europe - or anywhere abroad, really - there's one conversation we need to have that might not be quite as romantic as discussing piazzas or market days, but it's absolutely essential: immigration and visas.

Despite its international reputation, Saint-Tropez remains surprisingly intimate. Mornings begin with fishermen unloading their catch in the harbour, locals gathering beneath the plane trees of Place des Lices, and a pace of life that feels distinctly Provençal. It is this contrast between global glamour and local tradition that gives the town its unique appeal.

When people dream about the Côte d’Azur, they often picture Saint-Tropez, Cannes or perhaps one of the beautiful hilltop villages overlooking the Mediterranean. Yet if you asked me where I think people could genuinely live, not just visit, my answer would very often be Nice.