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Entrepreneur and location independent since 2010, FIRE since 2020 (but working on some new projects)
I was born in France (I know, I know ๐Ÿ˜) but I also speak English and Spanish.

Traveled a lot, now more inner traveling. I have my home base in Barcelona. I don't feel like traveling full time. But I love having a few bases and returning there regularly, and I never say no to a new adventure.

I care about the environment and sometime I fantasise about living with friends in the countryside, growing food ๐ŸŒฑ while also growing as human being ๐Ÿค—And why not growing a little human too ๐Ÿ‘ถ if stars are aligned, but I can be perfectly happy without (so many people in this planet already).
I also love the city life ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ™ƒ

I prefer healthy food, but I can't say no to cheese (it's in my blood), or a good dessert


I love in no specific order:
Sailing, intimacy, traveling, creating, dancing like nobody's watching, meditating, reading, hiking, etc. ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท
14

trips

30,650

km

3%

of the world

5

countries

12

cities



Near people All people
  31 Dec '22 2mo 15 Mar 15 Mar
31 Dec '22

Barcelona

14ยฐC 56ยฐF
Spain
  22 Dec '22 8d 30 Dec '22 30 Dec '22
22 Dec '22

Lyon

6ยฐC 43ยฐF
France
  19 Dec '22 2d 21 Dec '22 21 Dec '22
19 Dec '22

Barcelona

14ยฐC 56ยฐF
Spain
 
 
  21 Oct '22 2mo 19 Dec '22 19 Dec '22
21 Oct '22

Ubud, Bali

29ยฐC 84ยฐF
Indonesia
 
 
  27 Jul '22 3mo 20 Oct '22 20 Oct '22
27 Jul '22

Barcelona

27ยฐC 80ยฐF
Spain
  22 Jul '22 4d 26 Jul '22 26 Jul '22
22 Jul '22

La Restinga

Spain
  10 Jul '22 12d 22 Jul '22 22 Jul '22
10 Jul '22

La Gomera

Spain
  3 Jul '22 6d 9 Jul '22 9 Jul '22
3 Jul '22

La Palma

Spain
  25 Jun '22 8d 3 Jul '22 3 Jul '22
25 Jun '22

Tenerife, Canary Islands

21ยฐC 70ยฐF
Spain

Carnaval, sailing, friends, etc.

  19 Jun '22 6d 25 Jun '22 25 Jun '22
19 Jun '22

Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

22ยฐC 72ยฐF
Spain
  12 Jun '22 7d 19 Jun '22 19 Jun '22
12 Jun '22

Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

22ยฐC 72ยฐF
Spain
  1 Jun '22 11d 12 Jun '22 12 Jun '22
1 Jun '22

Lanzarote, Canary Islands

22ยฐC 72ยฐF
Spain
 
 
  15 May '22 17d 1 Jun '22 1 Jun '22
15 May '22

Essaouira

23ยฐC 73ยฐF
Morocco
  1 May '22 14d 15 May '22 15 May '22
1 May '22

Portimรฃo

22ยฐC 72ยฐF
Portugal



โค๏ธ Favorites

๐ŸŒŽ Regions collected (3 of 8)

๐Ÿšฉ Flags collected (5 of 275)

๐ŸŒ Top countries

  • Spain

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿง Pricey
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  good
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels  16°  61°   16°  61° AQI 30
    7mo
    $3,317 / mo
    39 Mbps
    ร—
  • Indonesia

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿ˜ Cheap
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  mediocre
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒง  Feels  32°  90°   28°  83° AQI 108 ๐Ÿ˜ท
    2mo
    $956 / mo
    17 Mbps
    ร—
  • Morocco

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿ˜™ Affordable
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐Ÿ™‚ Good
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  mediocre
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  mediocre
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels  20°  68°   19°  66° AQI 26
    17d
    $1,835 / mo
    10 Mbps
    ร—
  • Portugal

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿ™‚ Okay
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐Ÿš€ Super fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  good
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels  18°  64°   17°  63° AQI 17
    14d
    $2,876 / mo
    53 Mbps
    ร—
  • France

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿง Pricey
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  mediocre
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  mediocre
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels    41°     45° AQI 34
    8d
    $3,999 / mo
    34 Mbps
    ร—
  • ๐Ÿ›ฌ Most visits

  • Barcelona

    I don't know exactly how Barcelona is still considered safe but it's far from it. It's probably the most dangerous city to live in Madrid and one of the most dangerous in europe, with constant pick-pocketing and even violent crimes to get your wallet and phone in certain areas. If you like a peaceful life, Barcelona is not the place anymore!!

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿง Pricey
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐Ÿš€ Super fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  great
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels  13°  55°   14°  57° AQI 42
    3x
    $3,730 / mo
    125 Mbps
    ร—
  • Portimรฃo

    Portimรฃo, Praia da Rocha, Alvor, and the beaches of Vau and Prainha are the gems of the Algarve! ๐ŸŒดโ˜€๏ธ - Europe's finest digital nomad community can be found in Portimรฃo: Portimรฃo Digital Nomads (search on Facebook). They host free events to connect with people every two weeks! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ‘ฅ - The prices for food, accommodation, and entertainment are very reasonable, much more affordable than the rest of Europe. ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ - The locals are incredibly friendly and fun-loving! ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿค

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿ˜™ Affordable
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  mediocre
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒง  Feels  18°  64°   17°  62° AQI 51 ๐Ÿ˜ท
    1x
    $2,301 / mo
    38 Mbps
    ร—
  • Essaouira

    I've been in Essaouira for a week now and it's a welcome break from the chaos that is Marrakech. Much quieter with elements of the old medina but scaled down and arguably prettier. You're not pestered like you might be in Marrakech too. I visited everything there is to visit within a day so it really is a place to relax and mellow out. Prices are a bit more reasonable when it comes to Morocco and the weather is nice (but constantly windy). Wouldn't recommend to anyone wanting an adrenaline rush

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿ˜™ Affordable
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  very bad
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  mediocre
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels  24°  75°   24°  75° AQI 50
    1x
    $1,869 / mo
    25 Mbps
    ร—
  • Lanzarote

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿง Pricey
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  mediocre
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels  21°  70°   21°  70° AQI 25
    1x
    $3,984 / mo
    27 Mbps
    ร—
  • Fuerteventura

    Great vibe in Corralejo - awesome coworking space. You can get around by walking or they have scooters to rent. I recommend getting a car as it allows you to explore. Excited to go back - in Corralejo they have everything from Yoga spots, kitesurf, skate surf, a callisthenics gym, and good food! It's a small town but a great vibe - lots of cool people living there.

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿ˜™ Affordable
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  great
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  great
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels  21°  70°   21°  71° AQI 35
    1x
    $2,253 / mo
    35 Mbps
    ร—
  • Gran Canaria

    I came to Las Palmas Gran Canaria two years ago as a digital nomad and now have my home base there. Occasionally I still travel, especially during the summer because the digital nomad community is less active during that time and it is too hot for me personally. Compared to all the places I've been, Las Palmas has the best community if you're trying to connect with people (both digital nomads and expats). The community is so great because of some key people such as the girl who founded the Slack

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿ˜™ Affordable
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐Ÿš€ Super fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  good
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels  21°  70°   20°  67° AQI 15
    1x
    $1,924 / mo
    69 Mbps
    ร—
  • Tenerife

    Hi guys! Tenerife is amazing. Good weather all year round, fast internet, friendly people (especially if you speak a few words Spanish), low criminality. I was in the South in Adeje where I found an amazing coliving place (check google: Ojala Casa Tenerife). It's by far the best place to be in Europe.

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿง Pricey
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  great
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels  21°  70°   20°  67° AQI 17
    1x
    $3,078 / mo
    40 Mbps
    ร—
  • Ubud

    Canโ€™t recommend Ubud. Itโ€™s just the same overdeveloped and overpriced mentally isolated tourist trap that is Canggu, just a bit worse. If you have never been anywhere else, it might be okay for 2 weeks, but to any seasoned traveller itโ€™s a the type of place you dread.

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿ˜™ Affordable
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  great
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒง  Feels  33°  91°   29°  85° AQI 123 ๐Ÿ˜ท
    1x
    $1,985 / mo
    36 Mbps
    ร—
  • ๐Ÿ›Œ Most time spent

  • Barcelona

    I don't know exactly how Barcelona is still considered safe but it's far from it. It's probably the most dangerous city to live in Madrid and one of the most dangerous in europe, with constant pick-pocketing and even violent crimes to get your wallet and phone in certain areas. If you like a peaceful life, Barcelona is not the place anymore!!

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿง Pricey
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐Ÿš€ Super fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  great
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels  13°  55°   14°  57° AQI 42
    5mo
    $3,730 / mo
    125 Mbps
    ร—
  • Ubud

    Canโ€™t recommend Ubud. Itโ€™s just the same overdeveloped and overpriced mentally isolated tourist trap that is Canggu, just a bit worse. If you have never been anywhere else, it might be okay for 2 weeks, but to any seasoned traveller itโ€™s a the type of place you dread.

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿ˜™ Affordable
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  great
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒง  Feels  33°  91°   29°  85° AQI 123 ๐Ÿ˜ท
    2mo
    $1,985 / mo
    36 Mbps
    ร—
  • Essaouira

    I've been in Essaouira for a week now and it's a welcome break from the chaos that is Marrakech. Much quieter with elements of the old medina but scaled down and arguably prettier. You're not pestered like you might be in Marrakech too. I visited everything there is to visit within a day so it really is a place to relax and mellow out. Prices are a bit more reasonable when it comes to Morocco and the weather is nice (but constantly windy). Wouldn't recommend to anyone wanting an adrenaline rush

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿ˜™ Affordable
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  very bad
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  mediocre
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels  24°  75°   24°  75° AQI 50
    17d
    $1,869 / mo
    25 Mbps
    ร—
  • Portimรฃo

    Portimรฃo, Praia da Rocha, Alvor, and the beaches of Vau and Prainha are the gems of the Algarve! ๐ŸŒดโ˜€๏ธ - Europe's finest digital nomad community can be found in Portimรฃo: Portimรฃo Digital Nomads (search on Facebook). They host free events to connect with people every two weeks! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ‘ฅ - The prices for food, accommodation, and entertainment are very reasonable, much more affordable than the rest of Europe. ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰ - The locals are incredibly friendly and fun-loving! ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿค

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿ˜™ Affordable
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  mediocre
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒง  Feels  18°  64°   17°  62° AQI 51 ๐Ÿ˜ท
    14d
    $2,301 / mo
    38 Mbps
    ร—
  • Lanzarote

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿง Pricey
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  mediocre
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels  21°  70°   21°  70° AQI 25
    11d
    $3,984 / mo
    27 Mbps
    ร—
  • Tenerife

    Hi guys! Tenerife is amazing. Good weather all year round, fast internet, friendly people (especially if you speak a few words Spanish), low criminality. I was in the South in Adeje where I found an amazing coliving place (check google: Ojala Casa Tenerife). It's by far the best place to be in Europe.

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿง Pricey
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  great
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels  21°  70°   20°  67° AQI 17
    8d
    $3,078 / mo
    40 Mbps
    ร—
  • Lyon

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿง Too expensive
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  good
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  good
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels    39°     42° AQI 11
    8d
    $4,260 / mo
    34 Mbps
    ร—
  • Fuerteventura

    Great vibe in Corralejo - awesome coworking space. You can get around by walking or they have scooters to rent. I recommend getting a car as it allows you to explore. Excited to go back - in Corralejo they have everything from Yoga spots, kitesurf, skate surf, a callisthenics gym, and good food! It's a small town but a great vibe - lots of cool people living there.

    โญ๏ธ OverallAll 
    ๐Ÿ’ต Cost  ๐Ÿ˜™ Affordable
    ๐Ÿ“ก InternetWiFi  ๐ŸŽ Fast
    ๐Ÿ˜€ Fun  great
    ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Safety  great
    Tap to open
    ๐ŸŒฅ  Feels  21°  70°   21°  71° AQI 35
    7d
    $2,253 / mo
    35 Mbps
    ร—
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