I left corporate. My cardiologist insisted. Now I live slowly in Paris — and I show others how.
Your sherpa to a slower, healthier life in France — from someone already living it.
The Zen Lens I use to evaluate life in France — and help you find yours. Restore · Nature · Sacred · Move · Nourish
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What The Zen Guy offers
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Neighborhood recon, apartment inspection via WhatsApp, immobilier (realtor) translation, exploratory visit itinerary, accommodation bookings (FORA Agent), TZG ‘Scouts your Airbnb’ in advance. Book a session — paid by the hour or by project. A 10-minute call is $0
Zen France Consultation
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Zen Travel Guides
Get the free Zen France Starter Guide when you join the list. Nine more curated PDF guides — Paris gardens, coffee, wellness, seniors, and more — available for purchase.
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Bali Eco Retreat — Be First in Line
ARAE eco-printing technique seminar workshop x Zen Guy retreat in West Bali. Six days of print making, nature, and movement. Leaf collecting in botanical garden. Yoga. Tree & Coral planting. Forest Bathing.
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Zen Mornings Paris — Find out First
Join Marie-Laetitia, a fluent English-speaking Parisian, on a TZG-designed Airbnb experience for anglophones to explore the soul of the 14th. Boulangerie. Market. Garden. Onion soup. Every stop mapped to the Zen to Live framework.
Travel Intentionally, Soulfully.
“Peace is Portable” —
TZG, Michael Huffman
ZEN Travel Planning
ZEN Tools & Collaborations
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“Airplane Yoga” and “Office Yoga” available on Apple Books and Amazon.
Definitions of Zen
What Zen Means Here
Zen is simply about being present, letting go of what you can’t control, and moving through the world with ease. It’s relaxation, clarity, and choosing one thing at a time — in travel and in life.
I bring that spirit into trip planning. When you book hotels and activities with me — in France or Bali — you offload the logistics and keep the calm.
Paris offers slow beauty in its own way: markets full of organic food, quiet moments in old churches, and daily pleasures that don’t need rushing.
Bali leans toward nature, temples, rice terraces, and a wellness culture made for restoration.
To me, travel isn’t about rushing through a checklist — it’s about living in rhythm with a place. I help you do that through mindful accommodation, curated activities, and retreats designed for wellness.
Travel slow. Travel with soul.
For me, Zen shows up in real-world places and habits that support a calm, mindful way of living. I group these into a few simple categories I share on Instagram @TheZenGuy1:
Categories of
Zen
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Food that supports wellbeing — fresh, local, and real. Think organic produce, artisan-made treats, natural wine, and meals that respect dietary choices (vegan, gluten-free, locavore, ethnic flavors, and more).
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Organic skincare and wellness rituals — from locally made products to spa treatments, Ayurveda, and other holistic therapies.
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Joyful movement that supports body and mind — yoga, long walks, biking, and anything that gets you moving with ease.
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Experiences where we can readily immerse ourselves in the natural world.
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Opportunities where we can make connections with others.
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Earth-friendly places and ways to travel — nature-forward stays, certified eco-lodging, sustainable building approaches, and lower-impact transport (train, tram, bus, bike).
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Spaces and practices that invite reflection — temples, churches, shrines, sound baths, and moments of stillness wherever they appear.
Let’s Bring Your Vision To Life
Ready to explore the possibilities? Reach out for a complimentary 15-minute consultation and discover how I can transform your ideas into a seamless, unforgettable journey.
Contact me here or via my FORA Advisor Profile page.
Email
Michael@TheZenGuy.com
WhatsApp
+33611777285
Paris, France
06.11.77.72.85